Abstract
Strokes and other forms of acquired brain injuries (ABIs) are leading causes of disability worldwide and often have serious physical, cognitive, and psychological consequences. ABI patients are at a serious risk for acquiring mental health issues. It is crucial for ABI survivors to engage in rehabilitation interventions focused on psychological development and affective well-being. In this article, we discuss the concept of emotional plasticity as a promising tool to improve psychological adjustment and rehabilitation in ABI survivors. Emotional plasticity can be understood as a branch of neurological plasticity that speaks to the brain’s capacity for change in the emotional domain.