WE ARE NOT LESS THAN OR A VICTIM OF OUR BRAIN INJURY The below articles and video presentation encourage individuals to see themselves in a different way. DON'T LIMIT YOURSELF BY... Limit yourself by attaching to and owning the title, designation or identification as a brain injury survivor. LIMIT OURSELVES BY GIVING AWAY OUR POWER You and I, although … [Read more...]
Building Self-Esteem after Brain Injury
Self-esteem is slowly stripped away following a brain injury. The individual often find that their relationships have changed. The relationship they had with people and the relationship that they had with themselves. What was once familiar, may now seem foreign. What was once a way to build a sense of self may no longer work. As a result the individual living with a brain injury may have a difficult time relating to themselves and to other people. Articles in this category are written to help the individual living with a brain injury to re-build a relationship with themselves.
In the process of rebuilding a relationship with ourselves we gain a sense of self. In the process, we create our new sense of what it means to esteem ourselves. As we build a relationship with ourselves and gain a sense of self we gain the power to follow our dreams. Follow our dreams in ways that work for us. In the process we learn how to relate to other people in ways that work for us. In the process, we build self-esteem. Although our relationships may have changed, we discover the value of having a relationship with ourselves.
Living with a Brain Injury and Finding Freedom from feeling “Stuck” in Time and “Spinning” our Wheels
I have created a presentation of this article that I am available to give to your group or organization. Living with a Brain Injury and Finding Freedom from feeling "Stuck" in Time and "Spinning" our Wheels Presentation Article Living with a brain injury can leave us feeling like we are “stuck” in time and that we are simply "spinning" our wheels. “Stuck” in time and … [Read more...]
12 Ways to Enhance Our Lives, Well-Beings and Relationships after a Brain Injury with Craig Phillips Webinar Recording
In the event that you were not able to attend this webinar, below is a link to be able to listen to and watch the webinar. Entry: 2023-01-18 12.05 12 Ways to Enhance Our Lives, Well-Beings and Relationships after a Brain Injury with Craig Phillips, MRC BA. https://vimeo.com/biavt/12wayswithcraigphillips enter password: 12ways Note: I was informed that unfortunately, due … [Read more...]
Finding the Freedom from Feeling Stuck after a Brain Injury Presentation
Here is a link to the zoom presentation of the article, "Finding the Freedom from Feeling Stuck after a Brain Injury". Finding the Freedom from Feeling Stuck after a Brain Injury Zoom Presentation I am available to give this presentation to your group, association or organization. See this link: Availability The Article Several nights ago I gave my presentation … [Read more...]
Living with a Brain Injury, New Year’s Resolutions and “I CAN” Video Recording
In October 2016 I wrote the article, "Brain Injury and The Power of “I CAN” in My Recovery Process". Several weeks ago I was asked to give a presentation on this topic to the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital Neuro Day Treatment Program staff and participants. With this request, I created a presentation of the article to share through zoom. I will be sharing this presentation … [Read more...]