Activity

Gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by individuals who experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Henry Turner, an arrogant, ruthless, and highly successful lawyer, seems to have it all: a perfect wife, a perfect daughter, a perfect life. But everything changes when he is shot during a holdup, resulting in a TBI. In the process of relearning the most basic skills—walking, reading, getting dressed—Henry realizes he is no longer the person he was before the incident.

View the following movie and be prepared to discuss the questions below in class.

Title: Regarding Henry (1991)

Studio: Paramount

1. What areas of Henry’s functioning were affected by his injury?
2. What was his family’s initial reaction when they noticed the changes?
3. What steps did Henry go through to try and regain mobility, speech, and memory?
4. Compare Henry’s life before and after the accident. How did his personality and personal relationships change?
5. Does this movie realistically portray an individual with TBI? Explain.
6. How did family support impact Henry’s rehabilitation?