As an individual living with a brain injury and an invisible disability who is living on SSDI I feel insecure at times. Insecure at times when I judge my efforts to people who are not living with a brain injury, an invisible disability and living on SSDI. In March 2014 I wrote an article to share what I experience when I feel insecure. I then go on to share what helps me … [Read more...]
Being Our Own Best Cheerleader after a Brain Injury
In December 2016 I wrote the article, I Am Not a “Label” — Being Our Own Best Cheerleader. Being our own cheerleader after a brain injury can be difficult because of many "voices". Voices that discourage us. Voices from without and voices from within. Voices that we hear and stories that we tell ourselves. Below I would like to share what I learned about the "voices" and what … [Read more...]
Stroke, Brain Injury, the Benefits of Neuroplasticity Video Presentation
Following a stroke and brain injury, we may find that skills that once came naturally to us, now are difficult to achieve. In the process, we may find ourselves both frustrated and discouraged. We may find ourselves wanting to give up. But there is good news. We can learn or relearn skills and skill sets through using the benefits of neuroplasticity. We can use repetitive … [Read more...]
Stroke, Brain Injury and the Benefits of Neuroplasticity
Here is a link to a Keynote presentation that I created and am available to present at coming conferences Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke Keynote Presentation To book the keynote presentation contact me at this link: Public Speaking; Book Craig J. Phillips MRC, BA — Second Chance to Live Below is what I discovered … [Read more...]