Brain Injury Recovery Toolbox: Tools to Rebuild Hope This Brain Injury Recovery Toolbox is an overview of resources. Resources available on Second Chance to Live have universal application to re-build hope. Universal application for anyone wanting to rebuild hope after a brain injury. Create Hope After Brain Injury: A Free Toolkit for Ongoing Recovery I […]
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Hope and the Progression of Living our Best Life After a Brain Injury Keynote Presentation
Hope and the Progression of Living our Best Life After a Brain Injury Keynote Presentation On March 3, 2026 I will be giving the presentation: Hope and the Progression of Living our Best Life After a Brain Injury Keynote Presentation to the INOVA Loudoun Hospital Outpatient Specialty Rehabilitation, in Leesburg, Virginia. Through out my life […]
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Breaking Free: Defining Yourself Beyond the Box
Breaking Free: Defining Yourself Beyond the Box Too often, we are confined by labels, expectations, and definitions … [Read More...]

Legacy Archive – A Record of Neuroplasticity, Martial Arts, Trauma-Informed Care, and AI Empathy
Legacy Archive – A Record of Neuroplasticity, Martial Arts, Trauma-Informed Care, and AI Empathy Hello and welcome back … [Read More...]

Healing What Others Can’t See: A Deeper Path to Recovery
Please Note: This page and all content are the original work of Craig J. Phillips and Second Chance to Live. They are … [Read More...]

Brain Injury Recovery and the Nine Pillar Powers of “I CAN”: A Presentation Synopsis by Craig J. Phillips
Introduction Sometimes what we need most in recovery isn’t a list of tasks or goals — but a mindset that helps us … [Read More...]
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Helping Others Heal After Brain Injury: A Ripple Guide for Survivors, Families, Caregivers and Professional
Helping Others Heal After Brain Injury: A Ripple Guide for Survivors, Families, Caregivers, and Professionals For over … [Read More...]

Why You Still Feel “Stuck” After Brain Injury — And How Trauma-Informed Care Can Help
Introduction: Why This Article Matters Many of the greatest wounds we carry are not visible to the eye. They reside in … [Read More...]


