Remediation of Emotional Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis and Traumatic Brain Injury

This study will examine the efficacy of a clinical intervention for improving emotional processing in individuals with MS and TBI.(1)The main outcome measure will be changes in emotional processing measures from pre to post treatment.

(2)This study will also assess the impact of the emotional processing intervention on changes in pre and post treatment depression and anxiety, as well as fatigue.(3) This study will additionally measure the impact of the emotional processing intervention on cognitive functioning, specifically processing speed, attention and executive abilities. This will be accomplished through the completion of a neuropsychological battery prior to and following the completion of treatment.(4)Finally, the investigators will measure the impact of the intervention on quality of life and social functioning, utilizing a pre and post treatment assessment consisting of measures of self-efficacy, quality of life, functional abilities, and awareness.