Advance your skills in neuropsychological rehabilitation with Australian psychology courses. Support clients with neurological impairments.
Australian psychologists and counsellors working in clinical, rehabilitation or health settings can use this course to understand the goals and principles of neuropsychological rehabilitation. It identifies common cognitive, emotional and behavioural impairments that follow neurological injury or illness, and applies a biopsychosocial model to case formulation and rehabilitation planning. Practitioners learn to bring emotional and behavioural strategies into cognitive rehabilitation and to work collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary teams, with the aim of improving quality of life and functional outcomes.
This talk provides a comprehensive overview of neuropsychological rehabilitation, focusing on evidence-based strategies to support individuals living with cognitive, emotional, and behavioural impairments resulting from neurological conditions or injuries. The talk emphasises a holistic, person-centred approach—highlighting the dynamic interplay between cognition, emotion, and behaviour in recovery and adaptation.
Ideal for psychologists working in clinical, rehabilitation, or health psychology settings, the lecture explores practical frameworks for assessment and intervention. It also addresses how to work collaboratively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality of life and functional outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Understand the goals and principles of neuropsychological rehabilitation.
Identify common cognitive, emotional, and behavioural impairments following neurological injury or illness.
Apply a biopsychosocial model to case formulation and rehabilitation planning.
Integrate emotional and behavioural strategies into cognitive rehabilitation work.
Recognise the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in rehabilitation settings.