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April’s Topic is Adaptive Yoga

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

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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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2024 SDBIF Friendraiser banner with a new location

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
 

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

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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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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

SDBIF Holiday Party on SUNDAY December 15, 2024

It’s Time to Celebrate the Holidays—IN-PERSON at a NEW venue & date!!!
🎉 🎉

We will gather together on

SUNDAY, December 15, 2024 from 1-3 PM PST

 

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This party will be held IN-PERSON ONLY at the NEW venue, the Mission Valley Library!

SDBIF Peeking Party SnowmanWe can’t wait to celebrate the holidays together again!
There will be music, singing, good food, goodie bags for brain injury survivors, smiles and lots of fun to be had! So, join SDBIF and a bunch of your brain injury community friends for some fun-filled hours of holiday cheer!

FOR THE IN-PERSON PARTY:
Mission Valley Library
2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108
 
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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November’s Meeting will be an In-Person Game Day!

It will be held on

Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKERS: Game Day Facilitators
Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: In-Person Game Day
Join us for an exciting in-person game day for brain injury survivors! Connect with others, enjoy interactive games, and build friendships in a supportive, fun environment. All skill levels are welcome as we celebrate community, resilience, and joy.

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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.

 

October’s Topic is Addressing Communication Barriers

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Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Cindy Pahr
Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Addressing Communication Barriers
It was such a popular topic at the Inaugural SDBIF Brain Injury Symposium that we asked Cindy Pahr to continue her presentation at this month’s Speaker Series meeting! So, if you missed the symposium and want to learn about how you as a survivor, or family member, friend, caregiver or even professional, can improve your interpersonal communication to benefit the brain injury recovery journey.

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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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August’s Speaker’s Topic is Updates to the SDCCD ABI Program

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Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SDCCD ABI Program LogoSPEAKER: Brandi Bass, DSDS Counselor & Instructor
Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Updates to the SDCCD ABI Program
Brandi is a Counselor and Instructor at the San Diego Community College District’s Continuing Education’s Acquired Brain Injury Program. Join us so you can learn all about the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program: the latest changes to the program’s structure, enrollment, schedule, and classes.

Then, for those that joined us in-person, stay after for a social hour with 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.
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June’s Speaker’s Topic is:
Nutrition & Mindfulness: Vital for the TBI Healing Process

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Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10-noon PST

Brain food and nutrition for TBI recoverySPEAKER: Briana Coston, Owner Synapses TBI Life Coaching
Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Nutrition & Mindfulness: Vital for the TBI Healing Process
Briana will be talking to us about how nutrition and mindfulness are key aspects in recovery from brain injury.

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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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   https://zoom.us/j/99568489115

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