Craig J. Phillips | Brain Injury Recovery Advocate & Rehabilitation Counselor
Welcome to my professional profile. I’m Craig J. Phillips — a long-term brain injury survivor, author, advocate, and rehabilitation counseling expert dedicated to supporting lifelong brain injury recovery.
With over five decades of lived experience following a traumatic brain injury sustained at age 10, combined with a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and personal wisdom. My mission is to empower survivors and caregivers by providing meaningful resources, compassionate support, and education that goes far beyond symptom management.
About Craig J. Phillips
I am not just a brain injury survivor — I am a whole person living with purpose, passion, and deep insight. My journey has been one of transformation, resilience, and continuous learning, which fuels my work as a pioneer in long-term neuro-recovery.
My Lived Experience with Brain Injury
After my injury, I realized that healing is not just about managing symptoms or quick fixes. True recovery is emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal. This understanding inspired me to create Second Chance to Live, a platform dedicated to authentic healing beyond the traditional medical model.
Professional Contributions and Credentials
Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
Author of 19 eBooks and over 2,200 articles, 464 video presentations, and 30 keynote talks focused on brain injury recovery
Founder of SecondChanceToLive.org, a resource reaching millions worldwide
Advocate for long-term brain injury recovery that honors the whole person
Support and Resources for Survivors
At Second Chance to Live, I offer:
Practical tools grounded in lived experience and clinical knowledge
Encouragement for embracing the emotional and spiritual dimensions of recovery
Honest conversations about identity, grief, and transformation
Resources for living well beyond the typical “fix-it” mindset
My work is about empowering people to live from the inside out — with dignity, hope, and purpose.
A Message to Survivors and Caregivers
The system may see you as a diagnosis or patient, but you are so much more. You are a whole person with a story, purpose, and value that no label can contain.
My mission is to walk alongside you as you reclaim your life — not by ignoring your challenges, but by embracing them and finding new meaning.
Connect With Craig J. Phillips
Whether you’re newly injured or have been living with brain injury for years, Second Chance to Live is here for you. Explore my books, articles, and video presentations — and feel free to reach out anytime. Healing is a journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone.
Instagram: craigj.phillips9
Books on Amazon: Craig J. Phillips Author Page
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