The self determination model: an approach to develop awareness for survivors of traumatic brain injury

This article reports on the use of a theoretical model addressing integrate d self-awareness in the treatment of individuals with traumatic brain injur y. The Self- Determination Model, developed by ReMed a community-based prov ider of post-acute services, is presented here along with three case studie s. The ability for an individual with a traumatic brain injury to monitor t heir own behavior is essential to increase their levels of independence in their activities of daily living and in handling social situations. The Sel f-determination Model is an interventive practice model to assist individua ls in home and community based long-term rehabilitation settings in develop ing self-awareness.