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Neurofeedback as a Treatment Method for TBI

will be held on

Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10-noon PST

Divya KakaiyaSPEAKER: Divya Kakaiya, Ph. D., M.S., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Neurofeedback as a Treatment Method for TBI
Dr. Kakaiya, a seasoned Integrative Psychologist and Neuroscientist will present information on the success of neurofeedback for TBI’s, concussions and brain injuries. She will discuss how Neurofeedback works and what makes it successful in brain rehabilitation.
 

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FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest
3900 Vermont St.,San Diego, CA 92103

It is part of the Uptown District Shopping Center (Ralphs & Trader Joes) near 163, north of University Avenue.
If you get lost and need additional directions call the Uptown District Shopping security guard at 619-419-4787.
FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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After a 3-year hiatus, we can’t wait to see everyone THIS SATURDAY!

The 20th Annual Friendraiser will be celebrated at
Mission Trails Regional Park on September 23 from 6-8:30pm

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

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These 9 Brain Injury Survivor Artists will be telling their brain injury recovery story and showcasing their artwork that has been so instrumental in their recovery.


 
 


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
 

A BIG Thank You to this Year’s Friendraiser Sponsors


2023 SDBIF Friendraiser sponsor Thorson Law Group
2023 SDBIF Friendraiser sponsor NeuroRestorative
 

John & Kathy Munroe
 

Griswold Home Care
of North San Diego

Dan Gardner, M.D.
 

Hidden Valley Ranch
Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
2023 SDBIF Friendraiser sponsor Alliant Insurance
Ludwig Speech Therapy
and Support Services

 

Social Security and Work Incentives

will be held on

Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10-noon PST

Aleyda TorunoSPEAKER: Aleyda Toruno, WIPA Project Director, Community Work Incentives Coordinator, Disability Rights California
Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Social Security and Work Incentives
Come listen to facts and not myths about working and Social Security benefits. Working and Benefits may be an option for you. Come hear about the Social Security work incentives that allow you to transition to work while receiving benefits. Learn about how Medi-Cal and/or Medicare continue even if you no longer qualify for a cash benefit due to earnings from work. Learn how to get help to make an informed choice about your work activity and cash benefits.

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FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest
3900 Vermont St.,San Diego, CA 92103

It is part of the Uptown District Shopping Center (Ralphs & Trader Joes) near 163, north of University Avenue.
If you get lost and need additional directions call the Uptown District Shopping security guard at 619-419-4787.
FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

Don’t have Zoom? That’s ok!Click the Button to Download

 

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Together, One Voice For Brain Injury Recovery!

All funds raised go directly to serving the brain injury community through the brain injury resources and programs SDBIF offers, free-of-charge.


 
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CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE TEAMS
THAT HAVE REGISTERED


 

Thank you Sponsors!

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SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG 2023 sponsorNeuroRestorative California logo
 

 
SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG 2023 sponsor Healthy Within logo
 
SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG 2023 sponsor Kaizen Brain Center logo
 
 

With all these Exhibitors,
this will be our biggest surviveHEADSTRONG Health Fair yet!

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SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG 2023 sponsor Kaizen Brain Center logo
 
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Look at all these registered teams!!!

Click on the name to go to their team fundraising page


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program – Enrollment, Schedule, Classes Available and Program Updates

 
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Saturday, August 20, 2022

SPEAKER: Heike Kessler-Heiberg, M.S.
Heike is an Associate Professor at the San Diego Community College District’s Continuing Education’s Acquired Brain Injury Program, where she has taught since 1989. Join us so you can learn all about the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program–Enrollment, Schedule, Classes Available and any Program Updates.

 

Mindfulness and Cognitive Rehab

 
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Saturday, July 16, 2022


SPEAKER: Lindsey Unger, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lindsey is a Speech Language Pathologist and founder of Converse With Confidence, Inc will be talking about Mindfulness and Cognitive Rehab.
 

Physical Therapy Assessments with TBI Survivors

 
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Saturday, June 18, 2022


SPEAKER: Jessie Agrimis, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP
Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10 am to 12 pm

Jessie is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist who treats individuals with a variety of neurologic conditions including brain injury, stroke, vestibular and balance disorders. So join us for her discussion on Physical Therapy Assessment.
 

Employment After Brain Injury—Considerations, Challenges and Solutions

 
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Saturday, May 21, 2022


SPEAKER: Briana Lefman, M.S., C.R.C., C.C.T.P., L.P.C.C.
Briana is a licensed counselor and founder of Hamsa Healing Space. She will be discussing Employment After Brain Injury—Considerations, Challenges and Solutions.
 

TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease

 
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Saturday, April 16, 2022

SPEAKER: Mohammed Ahmed, M.D., Neuropsychiatrist and Medical Director of Kaizen Brain Center
Dr. Ahmed is a specialist in both memory disorders/dementia and brain injury medicine. He will be discussing TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease.

 

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