Be the Architecture of your Life to Avoid Developing a Learned Helplessness Introduction In my experience I have found that how we build our lives after a brain injury, determines how we experience our lives, well-beings and relationships. May the below quotes and thoughts encourage you and I to remember that we have more power than we may realize to build our lives … [Read more...]
Breaking Free: Defining Yourself Beyond the Box
Breaking Free: Defining Yourself Beyond the Box Too often, we are confined by labels, expectations, and definitions imposed by others. Whether by society, medical systems, or even our own fears. For those living with brain injuries, invisible disabilities, or any form of trauma, these boxes can feel especially restrictive. But here’s the truth: No one else gets to define … [Read more...]
Legacy Archive – A Record of Neuroplasticity, Martial Arts, Trauma-Informed Care, and AI Support, not Extraction
Legacy Archive – A Record of Neuroplasticity, Martial Arts, Trauma-Informed Care, and AI Support, not Extraction Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. Today, I am honored to share something deeply meaningful to me – my Legacy Archive. What is My Legacy Archive? For over five decades, I have journeyed to rebuild my life after a traumatic brain injury. Along the … [Read more...]
Healing What Others Can’t See: A Deeper Path to Recovery
Please Note: This page and all content are the original work of Craig J. Phillips and Second Chance to Live. They are protected under my Copyright & Use Policy, Use and Sharing Policy, and Creative Commons License (BY-NC-ND). A New Class of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Second Chance to Live Journey involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) The Second Chance to … [Read more...]
Brain Injury Recovery and the Nine Pillar Powers of “I CAN”: A Presentation Synopsis by Craig J. Phillips
Introduction Sometimes what we need most in recovery isn’t a list of tasks or goals — but a mindset that helps us believe we still have something to give and receive. The “I CAN” Pillars were born out of my own journey through brain injury and reflect what helped me begin again when everything felt impossible. Objective To share the principles that helped me pursue … [Read more...]
