Viv Clinical Psychologist

Viv an ABI Clinical Psychologist thinks “psychology is a critical part of rehabilitation.  We are holistic beings, and our psychological well-being plays a key role in one’s identity. Often clients question their identity and self-worth post-injury. Psychology fills this gap in supporting clients to build their confidence and rebuild their identity. Psychology is a welcomed, valued,… Continue reading Viv Clinical Psychologist

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International Nurses Day

Today we focus on our Nurses who play an integral part of ABI’s leadership and service delivery. ABI has a team of almost 50 Nurses. ABI Nurses work in the community, at the residential disability services, in the inpatient intensive service and in the hospitals. ABI has strong leadership by Nurses, our CEO Dr Christine… Continue reading International Nurses Day

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Chris a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist

Chris shares with us his insights into being a Neuropsychologist. Neuropsychology is an important part of TBI rehabilitation with specialist skills in understanding how an injury or illness to the brain affects cognition (thinking), emotion and behaviour. “Often people think of Neuropsychologists as Psychologists who just do that big test following a Brain Injury. Neuropsychology is no… Continue reading Chris a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist

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National Aotearoa Psychology Week May 10 -16

This week is National Psychology Week. ABI celebrates and thanks to our team of Psychologist for all their mahi. Kapai to all our kaimātai hinengaro (Psychologists). ABI has a team of about 25 Psychologists working across the Intensive inpatient TBI service, Residential Disability Services, and out in the community. The ABI Psychologists have varied specialist skill sets and… Continue reading National Aotearoa Psychology Week May 10 -16

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World Social Work Day

World Social Work Day was recently celebrated. This is the day social workers worldwide stand together to advance a common message globally. This year the theme is Ubuntu: I am Because We Are – strengthening social solidarity and global connectedness.  ABI recognises our social workers’ essential role in connecting people and whānau to their communities and… Continue reading World Social Work Day

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