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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.
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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.
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We are excited to announce a NEW LOCATION & DAY for the 2024 SDBIF Friendraiser!
FRIDAY, September 20, 2024 from 6:30-9 pm
at the Admiral Barker Clubhouse

Be A Part of This Special Night for Professionals & Friends of Brain Injury Recovery

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Music will be provided by:


Tyler Stamets, son of Friendraiser artist Linda Stamets
Tyler Stamets, son of Friendraiser artist Linda Stamets
Dryad Flutes, Jon and Sabine Sherman
Dryad Flutes, Jon and Sabine Sherman
 

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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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SDBIF Quarterly Community Forum banner
 

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

SDBIF Hub Activities & Programs Review, and Get special 1-on-1 time with special guests from Cereset Encinitas, Kaizen Brain Center, Healthy Within

will be held on

Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Roslyn Knox, Executive Director of SDBIF
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Jason Prall, Cereset Encinitas
Dr. Mohammed Ahmed, Kaizen Brain Center
Rehab without Walls
Sharia’s Closet
Dr. Divya Kakaiya, Healthy Within

Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: SDBIF Hub Activities & Programs Review, with special guests Cereset Encinitas, Kaizen Brain Center, Rehab Without Walls, Sharia’s Closet and Healthy Within
Join us with month to learn about all the exciting activities and programs SDBIF has planned. As a special treat, we will have guest “exhibitors” from Cereset Encinitas, Kaizen Brain Center, Rehab Without Walls, Sharia’s Closet and Healthy Within who will be there to answer your questions about their services and share valuable insight to their offerings.

Then, for those who came out to Liberty Station, stay after for an hour of socializing and light bites!

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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 :
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Day of Art for Brain Injury Survivors

There are only 20 spots available—please make sure you will be able to attend if you register


 
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LOCATION:

SD Writers Ink Office at Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106

DATE/TIME:

July 9, 2024 from 12-2 pm

REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:

July 5, 2024
 

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.

There are 20 spots available, so we ask that you register ONLY if you can join us in-person on July 9. If you register and find out that you will not be able to make it, please contact SDBIF as info@sdbif.org or (619)294-6541 to let us know to release your spot for another survivor.

Participants must have registered by FRIDAY, JULY 5, so we will know how many art kits will need to be brought to Liberty Station for the class. You do not need to bring your own brushes or art supplies. LoveJoy Creations will provide professional art instruction to event participants.

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Our symposium aims to serve as a guiding light to navigating the reintegration journey after brain injury.

 
We’re bringing together a consortium of experts and resources, offering clarity and direction, through insightful presentations and collaborative discussions.

We encourage everyone to join this event to learn how each one of us plays a pivotal role in reintegration after brain injury and gain insight to understand each other. This event is for:
• Brain Injury Survivors
• Family, Friends and Non-paid Caregivers
• Brain-injury-related Professionals, including: Doctors & Nurses, Therapists, Advocates, Practitioners, Representatives
and more!!

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We have AMAZING speakers lined up:

Dr. Nina Bhupathiraju headshotDr. Nina Bhupathiraju, Pacific Coast Rehabilitation
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Heike Kessler-Heiberg Symposium speaker headshotHeike Kessler-Heiberg, SDCCE ABI Program (Retired)
DAILY REINTEGRATION STRATEGIES
Cindy Pahr Symposium speaker headshotCindy Pahr, EduCLIME
ADDRESSING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS
 
Marni Scivoletti-Castillo Symposium speaker headshotMarni Scivoletti-Castillo, Rehab Without Walls
VOCATIONAL REINTEGRATION
Sarah Kalina symposium speaker headshotSarah Kalina, Rehab Without Walls
VOCATIONAL REINTEGRATION

DETAILS

DATE: Saturday, August 24, 2024
TIME: 10am to 3pm
LOCATION: Mission Valley Library
2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108

TICKETS:

$35 for survivors
$50 for friends & family
$50 for brain injury professionals

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Check out the flyer that has more information about the Symposium agenda, speakers and timing:

SDBIF Brain Injury Symposium Informational Flyer

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Thank you to our Lunch Sponsor!

Jersey Mikes Subs symposium lunch sponsor logo

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We Have Some Amazing Exhibitors that will be there too!

Learn more about each exhibitor by clicking on the logos and come ready to ask them questions!

Perception Dynamics Institute logo
Institutes of Health logo
Synapses TBI Life Coaching logo
SDSU Speech Language Hearing Sciences Clinic logo
Brain Injury Center of Ventura County Logo

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