This section is devoted to families and friends, who play a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of individuals with TBI recognizing the emotional, physical and financial toll that is so often associated with caregiving.
TBI may cause physical, cognitive and behavioral changes that can be difficult to adapt to for both the individual and family members. These changes are usually temporary, but in some cases recovery becomes a lifelong process of adjustments and accommodations for the injured person and the family. People with TBI can lead joyful and meaningful lives with the aid of friends and loved ones who can provide ongoing support and encouragement.
A comprehensive caregiver guide is under revision with TBICoE and is expected to be released in Spring 2021. Email the TBICoE education branch for more information.
This guide provides coping techniques and self-care advice to those caring for a service member or veteran with a TBI.

This booklet provides loved ones with the tools, techniques and guidance to understand the changes their service member or veteran may experience after a TBI.
This booklet highlights:
- Building stronger family ties
- Improving communication
- Transitioning home
- Driving after a TBI
- Avoiding substance abuse

This guide offers communication techniques to parents or guardians who are struggling to help their children understand the changes in a loved one who sustained a TBI. It features specific communication techniques based on the age and stage of development of the child.

This guide offers communication techniques to parents or guardians who are struggling to help their children understand the changes in a loved one who sustained a moderate or severe TBI.

Car crashes, playground falls and sports injuries cause thousands of concussions a year among children. This guide offers practical advice to parents on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, information on treatment and recovery, and what a parent can do to support a child’s recovery and successful return to school. This guide will help parents address common questions:
- How soon should my child return to school after a concussion?
- When will my child feel better?
- What can I do to help?
