The ‘thinking together’ cognition group: Promoting brain injury understanding and strategy development within a neurorehabilitation setting

A retrospective analysis of a cognition-focused therapy group within an inpatient neurorehabilitation setting. Exploring the feasibility of the group, via attrition rates and reasons for drop out. Limitations and recommendations considered. The ‘Thinking Together’ cognition group was established via a joint venture between Occupational Therapy and Clinical Psychology. The four group sessions are titled ‘Function of the Brain’, ‘Attention and Fatigue’, ‘Memory’ and ‘Executive Function’ (including planning and organisation; problem solving; and managing emotions). The aim was to provide an educational base for patients to learn about and understand the brain, how it works and consider strategies to help when experiencing difficulties following brain injury. This paper aimed to assess the feasibility of this group within a neurorehabilitation context. The data suggests primary feasibility of the group within this setting. We reflect upon practical challenges in delivering therapeutic groups within a neurorehabilitation setting.