Workshop Summary:
Our focus is on adapting neuroplastic approaches—specifically pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) and emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET)—to treat individuals experiencing post-traumatic headache months or years after a concussion. We have created a brief 6-session protocol and conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial with qualitative and quantitative outcomes. In this session we will present our findings, provide an interactive example of a treatment session, and open up a broader discussion about using neuroplastic treatment concepts with a brain injured population.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics of post-concussion headache and usual treatment approaches
- Outline how PRT and EAET were adapted for this patient population and the preliminary study findings
- Identify issues that might arise when using PRT and EAET with patients who have concussion or mild traumatic brain injury and potential solutions
