On February 27, 2025, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Not Giving Up Keynote Presentation” to the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research Kessler Foundation in East Hanover, New Jersey through Zoom. To view an outline of the presentation, you may click on this link: Finding Purpose and not Giving Up after Brain Injury Keynote … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2025
We are NOT Inadequate. We are living with an Invisible Disability, Deficits and Limitations
In the event that you are living with an invisible disability, I am writing this to you. I am writing this to you to encourage you, as I need to encourage myself; to not give up on pursuing our dreams or our destiny. Living with an invisible disability can leave us feeling confused, baffled and alone. Living with an invisible disability can leave us feeling inadequate and as … [Read more...]
Having a Brain Injury and a Guide for attending Dr.’s Appointments
I think that it is important for individuals who are living with the impact of a brain injury to understand how the brain works. Specifically, what part of their brain was injured and impacted due to their injury. Having a neurologist explain to them and their family members/caregivers may help to increase compassion and empathy. Compassion and empathy in doctors, family … [Read more...]
Enhancing Brain Injury Support Group Facilitators in their Role to be of Service
As I have shared many times, I do not believe there are silver bullets or magic potions in brain injury recovery. In my keynote presentation Empowering Current and Future Leaders in Brain Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation to Empower Self-advocacy in Individuals Living with Brain Injuries, given to Harvard University students, I shared what I believe. I believe that … [Read more...]
The Importance of Self-Advocacy and Owning the Power in Our Mind, Body, Spirit, Soul and Emotions Poster
If I do not take personal responsibility for these facets of my life, I will give other people the ability to take away that power. The power to develop as an individual through my mind, body, spirit, soul and emotions. If I do not own the power (in my mind, body, spirit, soul and emotions) I may develop a learned helplessness. I may live my life in quiet desperation. So … [Read more...]
