In this presentation, we will discuss the potential for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning after brain injury and how these impact current and new relationships.  We will highlight the importance of communication in expressing wants, needs, and expectations to navigate new or existing relationships. Individuals can be conflicted about what to say or whether to share information about their brain injury when meeting new people. We will explore this personal decision about how much to disclose.

Healthcare providers will learn ways to sensitively open the conversation about relationships and intimacy after brain injury. Survivors and families will learn strategies to ask their providers for help and information on intimate relationships.

Kathryn Murray, Psy.D.
Dr. Kathryn Murray is a licensed clinical psychologist who completed her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at Widener University. She is certified in Biofeedback Therapy. She completed an APA-accredited internship through Widener University with rotations at Widener Neuropsychology Assessment Center and Jefferson University Hospitals. Dr. Murray completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship and then continued working as a licensed psychologist at RSM Psychology Center/Sports Concussion Center of NJ. At Bancroft NeuroRehab, Dr. Murray provides psychological services to residential individuals and outpatients with a history of brain injury or other neurological conditions. She manages the graduate student training program (practicum) and the neuropsychological evaluations for the residential individuals at Bancroft NeuroRehab.

Event Type	Educational Workshop
Age Groups	Adults Seniors
Health Services	Medical Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Payment Options	Free
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 02/15/25