Resources

afrm.racp.edu.au/index

strokefoundation.com.au/post-acute-health-professional

http://www.daa.asn.au/files/Info%20for%20Professionals/Texture_Mod_Appendix.pdf

http://www.daa.asn.au/index.asp?pageID=2145858291

http://www.helium.com/items/660939-evidence-based-facts-on-meditation

www.mgh.harvard.edu/bhi/

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Chiesa, A and Serretti, A. 2009. Mindfulness-based stress reduction for stress management in healthy people: a review and meta-analysis. Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine. 15 (5), 593-600.

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Wilson, BA. 2008. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. 4, 141-162.

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