NeuroRecovery and Contextual Sciences Research Lab
Explore our research at the intersection of neuropsychology, contextual behaviour sciences and neurorehabilitation in brain injury.
Our Latest Work
In this study we examined how post-concussion symptoms (PCS) and psychological distress interact in people recovering from mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) using network analysis. In a sample of 436 adults with mTBI, the analysis revealed two key bridging connections: (1) sleep disturbances linking to stress-related hyperarousal (difficulties winding down/relaxing), and (2) concentration difficulties linking to depressive symptoms of low initiation. These symptoms appeared central in connecting PCS and psychological distress, suggesting they may be critical treatment targets.
Our Research
Enhancing Knowledge
Our research aims to enhance our understanding of the neuropsychology of brain injury. We use this knowledge to inform treatment and neurorehabilitation.
Innovative Interventions
We seek to develop evidence-based approaches grounded in contextual behavioural science to support recovery after brain injury.
Contextual Behaviour Sciences
Our lab aims to advance Contextual Behavioural Sciences, understand key mechanisms of change, how to measure them, and their cultural responsivity.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mTBI (ACTion mTBI)
Our five-session treatment protocol for mild traumatic brain injury based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACTion mTBI) was feasible to deliver in concussion services and showed encouraging results that indicate its potential effectiveness.
