Public Speaking; Craig J. Phillips MRC, BA Second Chance to Live

Recent Testimonials

After speaking to Cleveland Clinic’s Long Covid-19 Support Group on April 22, 2023, Christine Bailey shared with me:

“Thank you Craig for presenting your message of HOPE to our COVID-19 Survivor Support Group! So appreciate the difference you are making in your presentations and sharing your story! Can’t thank you enough for taking your story and turning it into so many positives for other people. You do a GREAT job of interacting with the group and getting them to participate!”

Viki Kind Clinical bioethicist, award-winning author and family caregiver

Even though your brain and life may have been changed by illness or injury, Craig Phillips shares his universal message of hope that you can rebuild and create your second chance to live. Craig has had a profound impact on both my work as a hospital bioethicist and as a family caregiver for six members of my family. My family members have had strokes, dementia, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis and other life-changing illnesses. Craig’s insights have helped them find their way through the mental and physical changes they are experiencing.

Craig can help you see a path forward. Life may not be the same as it was before but that doesn’t mean it can’t get better and still have meaning and purpose. Whether you are just now beginning to find your way through a new injury or illness or you have made some progress but are feeling stuck, Craig can help you see a path forward. Walking through the emotional and medical challenges are made easier when you feel understood and empowered. Craig has walked this path and he knows that although we are all coping with different challenges, we share the hope for a new life that is full of joy.

Thank you, Craig, for your inspirational talks.

 Amy Jolepalem Synapse National Director of Operations  

“Craig Phillips served as a panelist on our community member panel titled, “Navigating the Healthcare System as a Person with a Brain Injury” in April 2023 during the Synapse National Conference Future Leaders in Brain Injury. The conference panel had an audience of about 100 participants, a large majority of these being students interested in pursuing healthcare careers and learning about the impact they could make in the field of Brain Injury Care.

We had reached out to Craig Phillips because he was spoken highly of as a valued community member of our University of California Berkeley Synapse chapter’s peer support group. As not only a community member, but a distinguished speaker, author, and counselor, Craig seemed like an ideal panelist. Craig was indeed enthusiastic in our conference preparations, made excellent suggestions that enabled us to structure a more effective panel, was well-prepared, and expertly shared his perspective during the panel discussion on advocating for the brain injury community through the lens of his own recovery.

He not only conveyed a passion for empowering individuals who face similar struggles, but offered an impactful perspective as he did not have doctors to help him after his traumatic brain injury, and yet was able to forge ahead and fulfill his personal mission to share hope after his injury and help others. His devotion and insight to this cause shone through during the panel discussion and inspired many of our audience members.

After the conference, we received feedback that many felt he was able to galvanize students to contribute their efforts to the care and advocacy for people with brain injuries, especially within the healthcare field so others receive the care and resources Craig did not have and obstacles he continues to face as he lives with an invisible disability. Craig is a valued member of the Synapse community, and we hope to work with him in the future!”

Synapse National Conference Future Leaders in Brain Injury Testimonial from being a Panelist

Upcoming Events

1.  On November 7, 2023 I will be speaking on the topic of ” To Be Determined” to the Inova Loudon Outpatient Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia through Zoom.
2. On October 7, 2023  I will be speaking on the topic of “Empowering Current and Future Professionals in Brain Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation” to students from Harvard University and other Universities that are part of Synapse National.
3. On September 26, 2023 I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury” to the Brain Injury Association of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia through Zoom.

Past Events Craig has spoke

1. On September 12, 2023 I will be speaking on the topic of  “Some Things to Consider so We Don’t Stay Stuck Living with the Impact of a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability Zoom Presentation” to the Fayetteville, North Carolina Brain Injury Support Group, in Fayetteville, North Carolina through Zoom.
2. On August 19, 2023 I will be speaking on topic of  “Somethings to Consider so We Don’t Stay Stuck Living with the Impact of a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability “to the Harvard University Synapse Brain Injury Support Group in Cambridge, Massachusetts through Zoom.
3. On August 9, 2023 I will be speaking on the topic of  “Somethings to Consider so We Don’t Stay Stuck Living with the Impact of a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability “to the Brain Injury Services Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, Virginia through Zoom.
4. On August 2, 2023 I will be speaking on the topic of “Somethings to Consider so We Don’t Stay Stuck Living with the Impact of a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability” to the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana in Mandeville, Louisiana through Zoom.
5. On June 20, 2023 I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Freedom from Feeling Alone, Isolated, Alienated, Intimidated and Diminished Living with a Brain injury and an Invisible Disability” to the Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association in  Chattanooga, Tennessee through Zoom. 
6. On Mary 16, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Charlotte Area Brain Injury Network (CABIN) in Charlotte, NC through Zoom.
7. On May 11, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of “Hope and the Progression of Living our Best Life after Brain Injury” to the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina statewide Support Group in Raleigh, North Carolina through Zoom.
8. On May 3, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of, “Hope and the Progression of Living Our Best Life after a Brain Injury” to the COVID-19 Survivor Support Group at the Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital Edwin Shaw in Copley, Ohio though Zoom.
9. On April 22, 2023, I will be a panelist at the, “Synapse National Future Leaders in Brain Injury Conference!” a nationwide conference through zoom.  Future Leaders in Brain Injury Conference “Navigating the Healthcare System as a Person with a Brain Injury: Community Member Panel” hosted by Synapse National — the parent organization of all the University Synapse Chapters through out the United States.
10. On April 14, 2023, I will be speaking to the Seminole Spirit Speech and Language Support Group in Woodstock, Georgia, on the topic of “How I Use Neuroplasticity to Empower my Life” through zoom.
11. On April 4, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of, “Hope and the Progression of Living Our Best Life after a Brain Injury” to the  Charlotte Area Brain Injury Network ( CABIN)  in Charlotte, North Carolina through Zoom.
12. On March 22, 2023, I will be giving an in service presentation “Believing in Ourselves through Self-Advocacy — A Guide to Owning Our Power after Brain Injury and Stroke Presentation” to PT, OT, ST, Nurses and other staff at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in York, Pennsylvania through Zoom.
13. On March 14, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of “Living with a Brain Injury and Finding Freedom from Feeling Stuck in Time Presentation” to the Fayetteville, North Carolina Brain Injury Support Group, in Fayetteville, North Carolina through Zoom.
14. On March 8, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of “Hope and the Progression of Living Our Best Life after Brain Injury.” to the Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital Edwin Shaw in Copley, Ohio though Zoom.
15. On March 5, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of, “Brain Injury and The Power of “I CAN” in an Ongoing Brain Injury Recovery Process Presentation” in a conference at Columbia University in New York, New York through Zoom.
16. On February 27, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of “Accepting and Creating our New Normal after Brain Injury and Stroke” to Penn Medicine — University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania through Zoom.
17. On February 15, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of, “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC through Zoom.
18. On January 18, 2023, I will be giving a webinar on the topic of “12 Ways to Enhance Our Lives, Well-Beings and Relationships after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Brain Injury Association of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont through Go to Meeting. 2023-01-18 12.05 12 Ways to Enhance Our Lives, Well-Beings and Relationships after a Brain Injury with Craig Phillips, MRC BA Listen to the Webinar https://vimeo.com/biavt/12wayswithcraigphillips Password: 12ways
19. On January 10, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of “Brain Injury and The Power of “I CAN” in an Ongoing Brain Injury Recovery Process Presentation” to the Fayetteville, North Carolina Brain Injury Support Group, in Fayetteville, North Carolina through Zoom.
20. On January 5, 2023, I will be speaking on the topic of “Brain Injury and The Power of “I CAN” in an Ongoing Brain Injury Recovery Process Presentation” to the Brooks Rehabilitation Neuro Day Treatment Program in Jacksonville, Florida through Zoom. 
21. On December 21, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Brain Injury, Stress, Anxiety, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years” to the Brain Injury Service — Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, Virginia through Zoom.
22. On December 14, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic “Living with a Brain Injury — I Can Not Do Everything, But Still I Can Do Something” to the Gateway Clubhouse in Raleigh, North Carolina through Zoom.
23. On December 13, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Brain Injury, Stress, Anxiety, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years” to the Brain Injury Associations of Georgia’s Veteran Brain Injury Support Group in Cumming, Georgia through Zoom.
24. On December 13, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Brain Injury, Stress, Anxiety, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years” to the Brain Injury Network of Dallas, in Plano, Texas through Zoom.
25. On December 12, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Brain Injury — Why Do I Feel so Misunderstood and Shunned?” to the Brain Injury Association of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa through Zoom.
26. On December 8, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Brain Injury, Stress, Anxiety, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years” to the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina state wide support group in Raleigh, NC through Zoom.
27. On December 6, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Brain Injury, Stress, Anxiety, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years” to the Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association in Chattanooga, Tennessee through Zoom. 
28. On November 22, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the University of California, at Berkeley in Berkeley, California through Zoom.
29. On November 19, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts through Zoom.
30. On October 28, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Seminole Spirit Brain Injury Support Group in Woodstock, Georgia, through Zoom.
31. On October 26, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “12 Ways to enhance our Lives, Well-beings and Relationships after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Brain Injury Services Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, Virginia through Zoom.
32. On October 11, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association in Chattanooga, Tennessee through Zoom. 
33. On October 5, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Acceptance and Creating our New Normal after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota through Zoom.
34. On September 29, 2022, I will be speaking on “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina in Raleigh, North Carolina through Zoom.
35. On September 23, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Cultivating Healthy Relationships after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Brooks Rehabilitation Brain Injury Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Florida through Zoom.
36. On August 19, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Comprehensive History of Second Chance to Live — Answering the Call that never Came Presentation” to the Brooks Rehabilitation Brain Injury Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Florida through Zoom.
37. On August 9, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Living with a Brain injury — I Can Not Do Everything, But Still I Can Do Something” to the Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group in Fayetteville, North Carolina through Zoom.
38. On August 9, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association in Chattanooga, Tennessee through Zoom.
39. On August 3, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana in Mandeville, Louisiana through Zoom.
40. On July 27, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Cultivating Healthy Relationships after Brain Injury and Stroke” to Brooks Rehabilitation Brain Injury Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Florida through Zoom.
41. On July 15, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of,  “Living with a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability — How are You Defining Success?” to the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts in Pittsfield, Massachusetts through Zoom.
42. On June 30, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of, “Cultivating Healthy Relationships after Brain Injury and Stroke” to Brooks Rehabilitation Brain Injury Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Florida through Zoom.
43. On June 29, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of, “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the BIND: Brain Injury Network of Dallas in Plano, Texas through Zoom.
44. On June 22, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of, “Acceptance and Creating Our New Normal after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Alamo Head Injury Association in San Antonio, Texas through Zoom.
45. On June 15, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Living with a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability — How are You Defining Success?” to the Brain Injury Services Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, Virginia through Zoom.
46. On June 14, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of ‘Living with a Brain Injury, an Invisible Disability and Change after a Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group in Fayetteville, NC through Zoom.
47. On May 16, 2022, I  will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Brain Injury Association of Georgia in Cumming, Georgia through Zoom.
48. On April 6, 2022, I spoke on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Brain Injury Association of New York State in Albany, New York through Zoom.
49. On March 28, 2022, i will be speaking on the topic of “Cultivating Healthy Relationships after Brain Injury and Stroke Presentation” to the Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada, in Reno, Nevada. through Zoom.
50. On March 25, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to Carolina’s Rehabilitation — Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina in person.
51. On March 21, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Believing in Ourselves through Self-Advocacy — A Guide to Owning Our Power after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Council on Brain Injury CoBI ReDiscoverU Sessions in Paoli, Pennsylvania through Zoom.
52. On March 16, 2022, I  will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Medstar National Rehab Hospital in Washington, DC through Zoom.
53. On March 16, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the 2nd Annual Brain Injury Awareness Day Virtual Event through Zoom, hosted by Amy Zellmer Editor-in-chief of The Brain Health Magazine.
54. On March 14, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Brain Injury Association of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa through Zoom.
55. On March 9, 2022 I will be speaking on the topic of “Believing in Ourselves through Self-Advocacy — A Guide to Owning Our Power after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Edwin Shaw Heads Up No Boundaries Group, in Copley, Ohio through Zoom.
56. On March 4, 2022 I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Seminole Spirit Brain injury /Aphasia Support Group in Woodstock, Georgia via Zoom.
57. On February 21, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stoke”  to the Council on Brain Injury CoBI ReDiscoverU Sessions in Paoli, Pennsylvania through Zoom.
58. On February 17, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital at Takoma Park in Takoma Park, Maryland through Zoom.
59. On February 16, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Making Our Lives Magical One Day at a Time after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Encompass Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital “Aim High Group” in York, Pennsylvania through Zoom.
60. On February 14, 2022, I will be speaking on the topic of “Acceptance and Creating Our New Normal after Brain injury and Stroke” to the Council on Brain Injury CoBI ReDiscoverU Sessions in Paoli, Pennsylvania through Zoom.
61. On February 9, 2022 I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to Soar — Empowering Individuals with Differing Abilities in Appleton, Wisconsin through Zoom.
62. On February 2, 2022 I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Magee Rehabilitation Hospital– Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania through Zoom.
63. On January 26, 2022 I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the North Dakota Brain Injury Network in Grand Forks, North Dakota through Zoom.
64. On January 24, 2022 I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain injury and Stroke” to the Council on Brain Injury CoBI ReDiscoverU Sessions in Paoli, Pennsylvania through Zoom.
65. On January 19, 2022 I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital Edwin Shaw Stroke Support Group in Copley, Ohio through Zoom.
66. On January 12, 2022 I will be speaking on the topic of “Acceptance and Creating Our New Normal after Brain Injury and Stroke”  to the Brain Injury Association of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont though Zoom.
67. On January 11, 2022 I will be speaking on the topic of “Making Your Life Magical One Day at a Time after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group in Fayetteville, North Carolina through Zoom.
68. On December 15, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of “12 Ways to Enhance Our Lives, Well-Beings and Relationships after a Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Brain Injury Services Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, Virginia through Zoom.
69. On December 8, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to SOAR — Empowering Individuals with Differing Abilities in Appleton, Wisconsin through Zoom.
70. On December 7, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury and Stroke” to The Denbigh House in Newport News, Virginia though Zoom.
71. On November 15, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of ““Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Shadyside Brain Injury Support Group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through Zoom.
72. On November 10, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of “Believing in Ourselves through Self-Advocacy — A Guide to Owning Our Power”to the Brooks Rehabilitation Brain Injury Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Florida through Zoom.
73. On November 4, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of “Believing in Ourselves through Self-Advocacy — A Guide to Owning Our Power”to the Brooks Rehabilitation Brain Injury Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Florida through Zoom.
74. On November 2, 2021 I will be speaking on “Acceptance and Creating Our New Normal after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Brain Injury Association of Tennessee in Nashville, TN through Zoom.
75. On October 27, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Believing in Ourselves through Self-Advocacy — A Guide to Owning Our Power”  through Zoom to the Brain Injury Services — Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, VA.
76. On October 20, 2021, I will be speaking to the Encompass Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in York, Pennsylvania via Zoom on the topic of “Neurplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke”
77. On October 12, 2021, I will be speaking to the BIND: Brain Injury Network of Dallas Clubhouse in Plano, Texas through Zoom on the topic of “Neurplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke”.
78. On October 11, 2021, I will be speaking to the Vermont’s 33rd Annual Brain Injury Conference in Waterbury, Vermont through Zoom on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke”
79. On October 5, 2021, I will be speaking to the Brain Injury Association of Tennessee Brain Injury Support Group in Nashville, Tennessee through Zoom on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury”.
80. On October 4, 2021, I will be speaking to the Overland Park Regional Hospital TBI – Concussion Support Group in the Kansas City Metro area through Zoom on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury”.
81. On September 30, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” through Zoom to the Colorado Department of Education Kaleidoscope Conference in Denver, Colorado.
82. On September 20, 2021, at 11 am I will be speaking on the topic, “The Journey, Healing Through Self Expression” through Zoom to the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts in Westborough, MA
83. On September 20, 2021, at 7 pm 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.
84. 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. 
85. 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.
86. On September 1, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of “Understanding Invisible Disabilities, Acceptance and Creating a New Normal after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Encompass Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.
87. On August 11, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities Acceptance and Creating Our New Normal Presentation North Dakota Brain Injury Network  through Zoom to the North Dakota Brain Injury Network in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
88. On August 9, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of, Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities “Acceptance and Creating a New Normal” through Zoom to Rehab Without Walls in High Point, North Carolina.
89. On August 6, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of, “Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — Acceptance and Creating a New Normal” through Zoom to Brooks Rehabilitation Clubhouse, in Jacksonville, Florida.
90. On July 26, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities “Acceptance and Creating a New Normal” through Zoom to the TBI Research Initiative — Department of Neurology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group – Penn Medicine.
91. On July 21, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” through Zoom to University of North Carolina Family Support Program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
92. On June 25, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of, “I Am More than My Brain Injury” through Zoom to the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina Brain Injury Support Group Leaders Annual Workshop in Columbia, South Carolina.
93. On June 16, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “I Am More than My Brain Injury — Defining and Creating My New Normal” through Zoom to the members of the Brain Injury Service Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, Virginia.
94. On June 14, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” through Zoom to the members of Rehab without Walls in High Point, North Carolina.
95. On May 27, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of, “I Am More than My Brain Injury” through Zoom to the members of the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina Brain Injury Support Group in Raleigh, North Carolina.
96. On May 14, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of, “I Am More than My Brain Injury” to the members of the Seminole Spirit Brain injury Support Group in Woodstock, Georgia via Zoom.
97. On April 13, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “I Am More Than My Brain Injury” to the members of the Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group in Fayetteville, North Carolina via Zoom..
98. On April 9, 2021, I will be speaking to the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke” Zoom Presentation” to the members of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts in Westborough, MA
99. On April 2, 2021, I will be speaking to the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the members of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts in Westborough, MA.
100. On March 23, 2021, I will be speaking to the topic of, “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke” Zoom Presentation” to the members, staff and providers of Beechwood NeuroRehab Community-Integrated Brain Injury Specialty Programs in Langhorne, PA.
101. On March 19, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury” with the Seminole Spirit Brain Injury Group in Woodstock, Georgia via Zoom.
102. On March 18, 2021, I will be speaking to the topic of, “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the members, staff and providers of Beechwood NeuroRehab Community-Integrated Brain Injury Specialty Programs in Langhorne, PA.
103. On March 17, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury” with the Brain Injury Association of Indiana  in Indianapolis, IN.
104. On March 11, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” with the Empower House in Davenport, Iowa via Zoom.
105. On March 10, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” with the Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse in Mountain, GA via Zoom.
106. On February 17, 2021, I will be continuing the conversation on Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — The People We Interact with as Individuals with Invisible Disabilities Part 2″ via Zoom with the Brain Injury Services Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, VA.
107. On February 10, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of, Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — The People We Interact with as Individuals with Invisible Disabilities Part 1″ with the Brain Injury Services Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, VA.
108. On February 5, 2021, I gave the presentation, “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the The BridgeLine Clubhouse in Charlottesville, Virginia.
109. On February 3, 2021 I am scheduled to give this presentation, “Stroke, Brain Injury and the Benefits of Neuroplasticity” to the  Brain Injury Association of Louisiana. Support group in Mandeville, Louisiana.
110. On January 19, 2021 I am scheduled to give this presentation “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” via Zoom to the BIND: Brain Injury Network of Dallas Clubhouse in Plano, Texas.
111. On December 14, 2020, I presented the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada, in Reno, Nevada. via Zoom.
112. On December 7, 2020, Brain Injury Association of Colorado, Craig J. Phillips was featured in the December 2020 publication of their publication, HeadSTRONG, Volume 4 • Issue 4 • December 2020. To read the publication click on this link: HeadSTRONG. Mr. Phillips is spotlighted on page 5 of the publication. 12,000 subscribers to the publication.
113. On November 18, 2020 I presented the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, VA.
114. On November 9, 2020 I presented the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury”, to the Beacon House in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
115. On November 4, 2020 and November 5, 2020 I presented the message of “Stroke, Brain Injury and the Benefits of Neuroplasticity” via Zoom at the Brooks Rehab Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Florida.
116. On October 28, 2020 and October 29, 2020 I presented the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” via Zoom at the Brooks Rehab Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Florida.
117. On October 26, 2020, I was interviewed by Mr. Don Crosby for the Sound Behavior Podcast. To listen to the podcast, click on this link. Given a Second Chance to Live – Episode 029 Craig Phillips
118. On October 18, 2020 I was interviewed by Donna O’Donnell Figurski on her radio program “Another Fork in the Road” on the Brain Injury Radio Network. Show title: Another Fork in the Road: Craig J. Phillips – Survivor of Brain Injury. To listen to the radio program, click on this link: Another Fork in the Road: Craig J. Phillips – Survivor of Brain Injury
119. On September 28, 2020, I was asked by Lee Moss, executive director, to present the message, “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation” with the Brain Injury Association of Mississippi support group via Zoom.
120. On September 2, 2020, I was asked by Kimberly Hill, executive director, to present the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury Zoom Presentation” to the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana support group via Zoom.
121. On June 2, 2020, I was asked by Ellen Morales, facilitator of Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group to present the message of, “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation via Zoom.

Testimonial Following my “I Am More Than My Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation to the Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group

Craig Phillips has the ability to easily relate most topics to his own journey of living with a brain injury, and then makes others feel more comfortable reflecting on and sharing their own experiences with brain injury. He helps survivors feel that they too can be resilient and manage their struggles.  For this reason, he was the best person to present on: “I am more than my brain injury.”

Craig masterfully utilizes quotes that he has embraced from world leaders, writers, artists, politicians, etc. to further get his message across.  He is always very authentic, knowledgeable, and inspirational.

I would definitely recommend him as a presenter to a support group, professional college class, community non -profit program, etc.

Ellen Scherling-Morales MA,OTR/L, CRC, CBIS (Facilitator of the Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group who asked me to present to her Group)

Lee Moss — Executive Director — Brain Injury Association of Mississippi

Brain Injury Association of Mississippi and Finding Purpose after Brain Injury

Dear Craig,
Thank you so much for sharing your TBI experience with the Brain Injury Association of Mississippi Support Group!  Your message was filled with inspiration and hope that helped our survivors and family members remember to “never give up.”  We’ve all been affected by COVID-19 in different ways, but for our survivors, isolation can easily lead to deep depression and extreme loneliness.  The BIA of MS has worked to prevent these things by providing speakers and online sessions through Zoom during the pandemic.  Your message was one of the best sessions we’ve had, and I’m so grateful that you were willing to share with our people, particularly right now.

Thank you again

Lee Moss

Executive Director

Brain Injury Association of Mississippi

Jackson, MS  39216

Kimberly Hill, MS, CTRS, CCT Executive Director — Brain Injury Assn. of Louisiana

Brain Injury Association of Louisiana and Finding Purpose after Brain Injury

Hi Craig,

You were fantastic today… thank you for giving of your time, your story, your inspiration, everything. That is the largest number of people we have had on a call and many were case managers from rehab hospitals. They were probably listening to learn from  you how to help their patients. Your impact ran deep today, as I am sure it does always, so thank you! An email went out to all participants with the links, book, email, website, power point, etc. that you sent me. Please let’s keep in touch! I will also share your information with my other BIA affiliate leaders.

Testimonial

Craig

Thank you for sharing your time and inspirational message with our brain injury support group this week. In this new virtual world, so many people are lonely and depressed as they are not able to interact in person. The compassion, care, and interest you showed each person was heartwarming, and I know you made a difference in everyone’s lives. Hearing from you, sharing your story with us, and hearing your motivational messages to each person was such a blessing.

Best,

Kimberly Hill, MS,CTRS,CCT
Executive Director
Brain Injury Association of Louisiana/
New Orleans, La 70118