In Project Hail Mary, Ryland Grace's self-narration models intact metacognition, while his alien crewmate Rocky models the external scaffolding SLPs provide in cognitive-communication rehabilitation. For clinicians treating concussion and other cognitive challenges, their dynamic offers a clear framework for building the therapeutic alliance and supporting a client's path from other-regulation to self-regulation.

Energy management strategies like the 2-point rule promote gradual recovery and prevents setbacks when reintroducing physical and cognitive activities.

Cognitive therapy can help improve concentration, memory, brain fog and more following a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI).