Below is a list of Brain Injury Associations, Brain Injury Alliances and Brain Injury Clubhouses that asked me to offer support and encouragement to their participants.
I have done so through two 40 minute presentations via Zoom at no cost.
Presentations
“Finding Purpose after Brain Injury“
Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke
Below these engagements there are several testimonials from individual who asked me to speak to their organizations via Zoom.
I am available to offer one or both of these presentations to your participants. The participants of your Brain Injury Association, Brain Injury Alliance and/or your Brain Injury Clubhouse through Zoom at no cost or expense to you or your organization.
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
Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke
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.
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. Here is a outline and a handout for this presentation, Finding Purpose after Brain Injury.
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.
On November 18, 2020 I presented the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, VA via Zoom. Here is an outline and a handout for this presentation. Finding Purpose after Brain Injury
On November 9, 2020 I presented the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury”, to the Beacon House in Virginia Beach, Virginia via Zoom. Here is an outline and a handout for this presentation. Finding Purpose after Brain Injury
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. Here is an outline and a handout for this Presentation. Stroke, Brain Injury and the Benefits of Neuroplasticity
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. Here is an outline and a handout for this presentation. Finding Purpose after Brain Injury
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
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
On September 28, 2020, I was asked by Lee Moss, executive director, to present the message, “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” with the Brain Injury Association of Mississippi support group via Zoom.
On September 2, 2020 I I was asked by Kimberly Hill, executive director, to present the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana support group via Zoom.
Testimonies and Endorsements from the Presentations
Jeff McDaniel — Board of Directors, HIANN — Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada
Presentation: Finding Purpose after Brain Injury
Thanks so much for taking the time to spend with the Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada and almost 30 of our members. Your journey has been amazing and I personally want to thank you for taking the opportunity to discuss that journey and each of our member’s specific questions and history with brain injury. You have an amazing story to tell and have persevered and continue to grow in-spite of the all the obstacles that have been presented to you. You never cease to amaze me. Keep-up the great work and continue to inspire others that have had traumatic brain injuries.
Jeff McDaniel Board of Directors, HIANN — Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada
Stephanie Lloyd — Adapt Clubhouse Brain Injury Services Brain Injury
Presentation: Finding Purpose after Brain Injury
Thank you for visiting our virtual units at Adapt Clubhouse! It has been a true delight hearing your story of perseverance that many of our members found comfort in. Several people from our group have mentioned the similar difficulties in finding employment and appreciated your experience to help with their own understanding. Your positivity has touched our clubhouse, especially during this virtual time. Most importantly, it has been helpful to be reminded that no one individual should be compared to another – we are all unique in our interests and abilities, all which empower us to move forward, especially when living with a brain injury. Thank you for taking the time to consider our members and be a positive role model for all.
We look forward to inviting you back soon!
Best,
Stephanie Lloyd, Adapt Clubhouse
Kathy Martin, M.Ed., CRC, CPCRT, CBIST– Brooks Clubhouse Manager
Second Chance to Live, Zoom and the Brooks Rehab Clubhouse
Presentation: Finding Purpose after Brain Injury
Presentation: Stroke, Brain Injury and Benefits of Neuroplasticity
Hi Craig,
I wanted to again thank you for your time and sharing your personal insights about living with a brain injury with our Brooks ABI Clubhouse members and staff. We were all touched and inspired by your story and the members expressed great gratitude for you presenting via Zoom. While everyone’s story and journey is different, it is always helpful for a fellow survivor who has had more than his share of challenges and setbacks to send the strong message to “never give up”. Additionally, your presentation on neuroplasticity was excellent!! People living with a brain injury can become discouraged if they don’t see significant improvements in a short amount of time and hearing that in order to form new neural pathways (retrain the brain) takes time and many, many repetitions helps motivate people to persist. I hope that other individuals, programs and brain injury clubhouses will take advantage of your willingness to share, at no cost, your valuable insights, experience, knowledge and wisdom.
Many Thanks,
Kathy Martin, M.Ed., CRC, CPCRT, CBIST
Brooks Clubhouse Manager
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
1640 Lelia Drive, Ste. 100
Jackson, MS 39216
601.981.1021 (O)
601.981.1039 (F)
msbraininjury.org
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/
LA Chapter United Spinal Assn.
8325 Oak Street
New Orleans, La 70118
504-982-0985
www.biala.org
