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Is this for you? 

Everyone is welcome. 

This workshop is for survivors, families and friends who want to learn more about life after a traumatic brain injury.

Is there a cost? 

No, this workshop is free for family and friends to attend.

Cost for students and non- Vancouver Coastal Health staff.

Do I have to register? 

Registration is needed, we would like to know how many of your family members and friends will be joining us. Please let us know by calling 604-737-6221 or emailing: sarah.pike@vch.ca

Workshop Description… 

This is a chance for survivors, families and friends to learn about how the brain works, brain injury and recovery. We also talk about life after a traumatic brain injury, including strategies to help and available resources.

Workshop Format… 

• This 3 hour education session is facilitated by a doctor and educator from the Acquired Brain Injury Program at GF Strong Rehab Centre

• It is open, informal and a chance to learn from others whose lives are changed by brain injury

• Your concerns, questions and experiences guide the session

What will I learn? 

You will learn about:

• the brain and how it works

• the many changes that happen after a brain injury

• practical rehabilitation strategies to help

• life after brain injury, and resources to help you through your journey

More questions? 

For more information please call the GF Strong Educator at 604-737-6221.

When: 5 Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:45pm, November 13th to December 11th, 2012.  Please arrive 10 minutes early.

No experience necessary. Classes accessible to everyone, regardless of physical ability, and are designed for students to have control over what they are doing with their bodies at all times. Nicole is experienced in and trained to provide safe, professional guidance.

Traumatic events often result in isolation and feelings of helplessness. Traumatic stressors can cause symptoms, including anxiety and depression, which in turn may lead individuals to develop a variety of dysfunctional coping strategies. Yoga Therapy can help trauma survivors by introducing better coping skills, and helping them to use their breath and body sensations to connect to the present moment.

We Will Explore:

• Feeling comfortable in our bodies
• Self-regulation skills
• Improving our ability to direct attention away from ruminative thought processes
• Breathing
• Moving
• Strengthening
• Stretching
• Resting

What to Bring: Your own mat and a blanket

Workshop Description…

This is an opportunity for survivors, families and friends of people with a stroke or brain injury to learn about some of the services and programs available in their communities.

Families and survivors will be able to meet with one another and learn from each others’ personal experiences.

Everyone is welcome.

Registration is not required, although we would like to know how many of your family members and friends will be joining us. Please let us know by contacting 604-737-6269.

Workshop Format…

• This is a 2 hour workshop facilitated by the Community Intervention Coordinator from the Acquired Brain Injury Program at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.

• The first half of the workshop is an open discussion around existing resources and how to access them.

• 2-3 survivors and/or caregivers will present during the second half of the workshop. They will each share their personal journeys and discuss some of the successes and challenges they encountered in returning to the community.

• The workshop is interactive, with open group discussions, opportunities for sharing and problem solving with others.

Learn more about the following…

• What is community and why is it important to link people with resources in their local community?

• How do we build community connections?

• What are some of the available resources in my community?

• What experiences have others had connecting with resources?

On November 2, the BC Brain Injury Association is hosting a Fundraising Benefit/Gala Reception to benefit its head and brain injury programs and prevention initiatives.

Sponsorship Opportunity Packages Available – $2500   $5000   $7500  and  $10000

If your company or firm would like to become a recognized sponsor of this major, BCBIA groundbreaking event or, if you cannot attend but would like to make a cash tax deductible donation, please contact BCBIA.

In-Kind Donation of Goods and Services Needed

BCBIA Event Co-ordinators are seeking supporting businesses and services to donate gifts in-kind “Door prizes or Draw items” to help make this event another great success for BC.  Tax deductible receipts will be issued according to CRA rules.

Event Tickets

Tickets on sale starting August 15^th from $125 per person; $100 ea. for groups of 4 – 9; or, $75 ea.  for groups of 10 or more.

This practical 2 day workshop is in- tended for occupational therapists who wish to increase their knowledge and expand their role in pressure manage- ment. It highlights the interdisciplinary work of the nurse and OT in prevention and management of pressure ulcers.