On September 20, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Understanding Invisible Disabilities, Acceptance and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” through Zoom to the SHADYSIDE Brain Injury Support Group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Here is a link to the outline of the presentation, "Acceptance and Creating Our New Normal after Brain Injury” and Stroke Zoom … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
18th Annual IBICA — International Brain Injury Clubhouse Alliance Conference — Presentation: “Neuoplasticity, Setting Goal and Creating Hope after Brain Injury”
On September 14, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” through Zoom to the 18th Annual IBICA — International Brain Injury Clubhouse Alliance Virtual Conference. Here is an outline of the presentation “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke Zoom … [Read more...]
Neuroplasticity 2021– Using Modern Arnis, Kali, Western Boxing, Knife and Wing Chun
In 1997 unbeknownst to me, I began the process of creating new neural pathways and brain reorganization. I began this process through the martial art called, muay Thai. Several years later I would meet my Sensei. I was fortunate to train under a Sensei whose instructor (Sigung's) original instructor was Bruce Lee. Our style was called International martial arts and boxing. The … [Read more...]
Second Chance to Live and the Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital “Creating Hope” Zoom Presentation
On September 8, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Creating a New Normal — Acceptance and Creating Hope after Brain Injury” to the Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Edwin Shaw in Copley, Ohio. Here is a link to an outline of the presentation, “Creating a New Normal – Acceptance and Creating Hope after Brain Injury” To read the creator’s bio, click on … [Read more...]
Ongoing Brain Injury Recovery and Involving the Whole Person
In my experience and through my ongoing brain injury recovery I have found that I needed to involve every facet of my being. I have needed to involve my mind, body, spirit, soul and emotions in my process and journey. To Achieve My Hopes and Dreams During the past 54 years; since my traumatic brain injury, I have needed to include my mind, body, soul, spirit and emotions in … [Read more...]