Couples often experience a change in roles after one partner has experienced a spinal cord injury, this can be emotionally challenging. It is quite common to experience a sense of loss because of roles and activities that one might not be able to fulfil any longer. This is where effective communication is vital. Talking openly […]
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When considering grief, an uncontrollable rollercoaster ride of emotions such as a sense of loss, heartache and confusion is often what most people think of. In general, grief is most commonly connected to experiencing the death of a loved one. However, grief can take on many shapes and sizes. It is important to recognise and acknowledge
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Sexuality at its core refers to a relationship between two people. This means that both parties bring something to the table. Focusing one side of the relationship can never give a full picture of the relationship but it is important to understand both sides to understand the relationship. When one of the two parties have
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In society, there are many misconceptions regarding sexuality and sex. These misconceptions can cause emotions such as fear and guilt, to name but a few. Sexual rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries involves educating and empowering them to have fulfilling and satisfying sexual experiences, which process is unique to everyone. In this article four
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For a person newly affected by a spinal cord injury (SCI), life is all about surviving the current crisis. As the initial trauma eases and the storm of medical complications subsides, the focus typically moves to living with the injury. This is what physical and sexual rehab is all about – making the most of
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