The Backbone of Trauma-informed AI is Trauma-informed Care AI and Holistic Recovery
The Backbone of Trauma-informed AI is Trauma-informed Care AI and Holistic Recovery
Looking for practical tools right away? Explore the Brain Injury Recovery Toolkit below.
Welcome to Second Chance to Live’s Holistic Brain Injury Recovery Resources. Whether you’re a brain injury survivor, caregiver, or rehabilitation professional, this page offers empowering tools for long-term recovery and healing. Here, you’ll find practical strategies, videos, and tools that go far beyond symptom management—designed to help you rebuild hope, identity, and purpose after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Craig J. Phillips, MRC, BA—founder of Second Chance to Live—sustained an open skull fracture and right frontal lobe brain injury in 1967 at age 10. With more than 56 years of lived recovery experience and 18+ years of writing, advocacy, and public speaking, this collection reflects a truly holistic approach to navigating life after brain injury.
🧠 What You’ll Find Here
- Brain injury recovery tools and educational guides
- Encouraging articles, videos, and neuroplasticity insights
- Resources for caregivers, clinicians, and peer support leaders
- Access to presentations, eBooks, and free posters
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📘 Foundational Articles and Personal Insights
Autobiography in Bullet Points
Comprehensive History of Second Chance to Live
📺 Video Presentations & Playlists
📺 Video Presentations & Playlists
464-Video Playlist: Navigating Life After TBI
49-Video Series: Life After a TBI
30-Video Series: Building Your Life After TBI
📚 eBooks and Posters
19 eBooks on Amazon Kindle encouraging holistic recovery
44 Inspirational Posters designed to build hope
🎤 Speaking & Presentations
Craig has spoken at over 147 public events since 2020 and delivered presentations at major hospitals and universities including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, and more.
🗣️ Keynote Presentations
Topics include:
Finding Purpose and Not Giving Up After Brain Injury
Creating Hope Through Neuroplasticity
Navigating Life’s Challenges Through Resilience
Getting Comfortable in Our Own Skin with an Invisible Disability
🎙️ Discussion Topics (Zoom)
You Are Not Confused: You are living with an Invisible Disability
Nine Habits to Benefit from Neuroplasticity
Living Beyond Brain Injury Awareness
Creating Practical Hope Through the Power of Identification
🧩 Topic-Based Resource Categories
Explore over 2,200 articles and videos organized into these 13 themes:
Building Self-Esteem After Brain Injury
Brain Injury Recovery: An Ongoing Process
Creating Hope & Purpose After Brain Injury
Peer Support: We Are Not Alone
Overcoming Bullying and Helplessness
Relationships, Acceptance, and Emotional Healing
🔁 Neuroplasticity & Recovery Tools
Craig integrates 27+ years of martial arts discipline into a personalized neuroplasticity program to:
Create new neural pathways for learning and healing
Improve balance, coordination, dexterity, and motor skills
Enhance both dominant and non-dominant side abilities
Start Your Own Program:
Small Successes and Relearning Skills
The Process of Brain Reorganization
🧰 Brain Injury Recovery Toolkit
Explore tools and supportive content in our dedicated resource page: Brain Injury Toolkit
These tools exist to help you rebuild—not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. You are not alone. You are not your diagnosis. You are capable of creating a fulfilling life after brain injury.
Let these resources be a Second Chance to Live.
🌟 If these resources have helped you, please share this page with someone who needs hope.
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