Sex, sexuality, and intimacy during the rehabilitation journey are something rarely discussed. Erin Fishman, a board-certified occupational therapist, and certified brain injury specialist shares her knowledge and experience in this area to make sure not only clients after injury or illness have resources and information, but also healthcare providers have resources to start addressing this with their clients. Erin also shares a bit of what she is researching as she pursues her Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy to bring awareness and research to neurosexuality as well! This is a great listen for any client looking to advocate for themselves or any caregiver interested in helping those they love to explore this area of rehabilitation.

SHOW RESOURCES:
Group for supporting women with concussion, PCS, TBI (Pink Concussions)
OT After Dark (free podcast)
The Hook Up (free podcast)
The Institute for Sex, Intimacy, and Occupational Therapy (continuing education, https://www.sexintimacyot.com/)
The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (continuing education, https://www.aasect.org/continuing-education)
The American Sexual Health Association (continuing education, free resources for taking a sexual health history, www.ashasexualhealth.org/healthcare-providers/)
The SLP Role in Supporting Clients’ Communication on Intimacy (continuing education, https://www.speechtherapypd.com/)
Link to an article by Erin: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol10/iss2/14/

Show Notes

Brainthropology
Noun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/

- the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life
-the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily life

You carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. 

This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. 

Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  

Brainthropolgy Team:
Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRL
Dr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRL
Meg Scaling, OTRL
Debbie Loftus, MOT, OTRL

Mindfulness Episodes:
Dr. Barbaranne Branca

Show Links
For more information about the show visit the links below.

Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropology
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/
Email: brainthropology@gmail.com

Sponsors
Special thanks to our Sponsor.
Galaxy Brain Center: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/