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Day of Art for Brain Injury Survivors

Registration is Currently CLOSED


 

DATE/TIME:

April 18, 2025 from 12-2 pm

REGISTRATION CLOSED:

The Deadline was April 7, 2025

LOCATION:

ONLINE via Zoom Webinar

 

SDBIF is having another Day of Art for Brain Injury Survivors led by Lovejoy Creations!!!

Our Day of Art event is an opportunity for brain injury survivors to engage with creation of art projects in a variety of mediums. Survivors will learn basic art techniques during Day of Art that they can use even after the event is completed.

Registration is now closed for the January date. There are 20 spots available, so we ask that if you find out that you will not be able to make it on January 17, please contact SDBIF as info@sdbif.org or (619)294-6541 to let us know to release your spot for another survivor.

Here are the dates for the upcoming Day of Art events:
In-Person JULY 18 — Register by JULY 7, CLICK HERE
Online OCTOBER 18 — Register by OCTOBER 7, CLICK HERE

You do not need to bring your own brushes or art supplies. LoveJoy Creations will provide professional art instruction to event participants.

January 2025 SDBIF Day of Art Banner

Day of Art for Brain Injury Survivors

Registration is currently closed


 

DATE/TIME:

January 17, 2025 from 12-2 pm

REGISTRATION CLOSED:

The Deadline was January 6, 2025

LOCATION:

ONLINE via Zoom Webinar

 

SDBIF is having another Day of Art for Brain Injury Survivors led by Lovejoy Creations!!!

Our Day of Art event is an opportunity for brain injury survivors to engage with creation of art projects in a variety of mediums. Survivors will learn basic art techniques during Day of Art that they can use even after the event is completed.

Registration is now closed for the January date. There are 20 spots available, so we ask that if you find out that you will not be able to make it on January 17, please contact SDBIF as info@sdbif.org or (619)294-6541 to let us know to release your spot for another survivor.

Here are the dates for the upcoming Day of Art events:
Online APRIL 18 — Register by APRIL 7, CLICK HERE
In-Person JULY 18 — Register by JULY 7, CLICK HERE
Online OCTOBER 18 — Register by OCTOBER 7, CLICK HERE

You do not need to bring your own brushes or art supplies. LoveJoy Creations will provide professional art instruction to event participants.

April’s Topic is Adaptive Yoga

will be held on

Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Debbie Moore
Saturday, April 19, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Adaptive Yoga
Debbie Moore shares how adaptive yoga aids brain injury recovery, enhancing neuroplasticity, reducing stress, and promoting healing through movement.

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
It is across the hall from the SDBIF office in Barracks 16 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. To get upstairs, you can use the stairs or to access the elevator, please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
LINK TO JOIN ONLINE VIA ZOOM :
   https://zoom.us/j/93986654517

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February’s Topic is: Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Injury

will be held on

Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Heike Kessler-Heiberg
Saturday, February 15, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Injury
Heike and the audience will first explore the common myths about brain injury, such as “You look fine, therefore you are fine” and more. We’ll then tackle frequently asked questions about brain injury that survivors are confronted with; for example “When are you going to get better?” or “Why do you remember some things and not others?”, among others. We’ll also discuss how to create and practice “scripts” on how to best answer these questions in a way that helps you feel comfortable and competent!

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
It is across the hall from the SDBIF office in Barracks 16 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. To get upstairs, you can use the stairs or to access the elevator, please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
LINK TO JOIN ONLINE VIA ZOOM :
   https://zoom.us/j/93986654517

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January’s Topic is SD Parks & Rec Programs

will be held on

Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Alicia Bianchi, Therapeutic Recreation Leader
Saturday, January 18, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: SD Parks & Rec Programs
Alicia will be sharing and answering questions on the different programs and services that the San Diego Parks & Rec Department has specifically for brain injury survivors.

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
It is across the hall from the SDBIF office in Barracks 16 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. To get upstairs, you can use the stairs or to access the elevator, please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
LINK TO JOIN ONLINE VIA ZOOM :
   https://zoom.us/j/93986654517

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Juanita Rios, MA, CRC, SDBIF’s Community Liaison, will be discussing the different resources, services and programs there are for brain injury survivors and their family, friends and caregivers.

Katie Baez headshotSPECIAL GUEST: Katie Baez, M.A., B.C.B.
Katie will talk about her clinical trial where brain injury survivors can receive FREE HRV bio-feedback treatment.


Topics will include:
• Peer support groups
• Vocational support group
• Saturday speaker meetings
• Howard House
• Resource consultation services
• And much more!
 
It is FREE and easily accessible through Zoom. We just ask that you REGISTER by clicking the button below:
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Juanita Ríos, MA, CRC, enlace comunitario de SDBIF, discutirá los diferentes recursos, servicios y programas que existen para los sobrevivientes de lesiones cerebrales y sus familiares, amigos y cuidadores.

Próximamente información sobre invitados especiales…


Los temas incluirán:
• Grupos de apoyo entre pares
• Grupo de apoyo vocacional
• Reuniones de oradores los sábados
• Howard House
• Servicios de consulta de recursos
• Y mucho más!
 
Es GRATIS y de fácil acceso a través de Zoom. Sólo te pedimos que te REGISTRES haciendo clic en el botón a continuación:
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Juanita Ríos, MA, CRC, enlace comunitario de SDBIF, discutirá los diferentes recursos, servicios y programas que existen para los sobrevivientes de lesiones cerebrales y sus familiares, amigos y cuidadores.

ADEMÁS escuche a la invitada especial, la Dra. Teri Lawton, sobre su ensayo clínico de los NIH donde puede obtener terapia cognitiva GRATUITA durante 3 meses!


Los temas incluirán:
• Grupos de apoyo entre pares
• Grupo de apoyo vocacional
• Reuniones de oradores los sábados
• Howard House
• Servicios de consulta de recursos
• Y mucho más!
 
Es GRATIS y de fácil acceso a través de Zoom. Sólo te pedimos que te REGISTRES haciendo clic en el botón a continuación:
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Juanita Rios, MA, CRC, SDBIF’s Community Liaison, will be discussing the different resources, services and programs there are for brain injury survivors and their family, friends and caregivers.

PLUS hear from special guest, Dr. Teri Lawton, about her NIH Clinical Trial where you can get FREE Cognitive Therapy for 3 months!


Topics will include:
• Peer support groups
• Vocational support group
• Saturday speaker meetings
• Howard House
• Resource consultation services
• And much more!
 
It is FREE and easily accessible through Zoom. We just ask that you REGISTER by clicking the button below:
SDBIF Quarterly Community Forum button

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