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Second Chance to Live

Empowering the Individual, Not the Brain Injury

Brain Injury Recovery Keynote and Discussion Presentations to Encourage and Empower Purpose and Hope

February 8, 2024 By Second Chance to Live

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Bio Information about the Speaker — Craig J. Phillips MRC, BA


I created Second Chance to Live  on February 6, 2007 to share what helped me to find my purpose and live in ongoing creative hope.

Three years ago I began giving presentations to encourage and empower purpose and hope in individuals living with brain injuries.

 Scroll down to see a list of the presentations designed to encourage and empower purpose and hope.


Since the end of June 2020 I have been of service 135 times, with 5 upcoming opportunities.


To see what people have said about Second Chance to Live during 17 years

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Second Chance to Live used as a Resource Nationally and Internationally

168 National and International, Associations, Organizations, Rehabilitation Settings and Hospitals


For more Information, click on these links: Process,  Public Speaking Page,  Schedule 


 Among the places that I have shared these presentations

Among the places where I have spoken: Cleveland Clinic, Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Hospital, Overland Park Rehabilitation Hospital, Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital, Inova Loudon Outpatient Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Carolinas Rehab, Colorado Department of Education, University of North Dakota, University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill, Harvard University Synapse, University of California at Berkley Synapse, Columbia University Synapse, Synapse National Conference, NeuroRestorative, and various State Brain Injury Associations

Below is a list of Keynote Presentations and Discussion Topics

Discussion Topics to Inspire Purpose and Hope  

You Are Not Crazy. You have an Invisible Disability Discussion Topic

Yes, I am Disabled, but Don’t Count Me Out because…! Discussion Topic

Creating Practical Hope in Our Lives through the Power of Identification Discussion Topic

Learning to Accept Ourselves when Other People Can’t or Won’t Discussion Topic

Navigating Life’s Railroad Switch — Finding Purpose and Passion After Brain Injury Discussion Topic

Living and Thriving Beyond Brain Injury Awareness to Create a Good Life for Ourselves Discussion Topic

Nine Habits to Benefit from Using the Principle of Neuroplasticity Discussion Topic

Don’t Let Anyone tell You, You Aren’t Enough Because…You are Smart, Intuitive and Courageous Discussion Topic

Embracing Change A Three-Stage Journey to Journey to Learning and Success Presentation Discussion Topic

Keynote Presentations Designed to Inspire Purpose and Hope

Finding Purpose and not Giving Up after Brain Injury 

Hope and the Progression of Living our Best Life after Brain Injury

Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury

Facing Adversity and Having Options When Life Does Not Make Sense

Some Things to Consider so We Don’t Stay Stuck Living with a Brain Injury 

Brain Injury and The Power of “I CAN” in an Ongoing Brain Injury Recovery Process

Living and Thriving Beyond Brain Injury Awareness to Create a Good Life for Ourselves 

12 Ways to Enhance Our Lives, Well-Beings and Relationships after a Brain Injury

Getting Comfortable in Our “Own Skin” Living with a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability

Believing in Ourselves through Self-Advocacy — A Guide to Owning Our Power after Brain Injury

Don’t Let Anyone tell You, You Aren’t Enough Because…You are Smart, Intuitive and Courageous 

Navigating Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury: Embracing Reality and the Journey to Acceptance

Celebrating Goals and Dreams in the Now, Overcoming Obstacles, Odds and Impacting Generations

Hope and Purpose after a Brain Injury after a Brain Injury, a Stroke or a Spinal Cord Injury Keynote

Finding Freedom from Feeling Alone, Isolated, Alienated, Intimidated and Diminished Living with a Brain injury and an Invisible Disability

Zoom Presentations Sharing my Personal Journey and Process  

Second Chance to Live and Succeeding Beyond my Special Needs from 10 Years of Age

Comprehensive History of Second Chance to Live — Answering the Call that never Came

Zoom Presentations Empowering Groups and Organizations

Living with Long Covid-19 Invisible Disability — Hope, Encouragement and Support

Empowering Current and Future Leaders in Brain Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation to Empower Self-advocacy in Individuals Living with Brain Injuries

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