We are pleased to continue two support meetings in 2025

The need for support groups and how we help

The support groups are open to anyone with a brain injury, their caregivers, family members, and loved ones. It is an opportunity to socialize, share experiences, explore healthy coping strategies, and find strength with others. Meetings may consist of a brief presentation covering a selected topic that is relevant to living with a brain injury followed by an open discussion and problem solving among the group.

The CDC (Centers of Disease Control) reported,” about 2.87 million TBI-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths occurred in the United States, including over 837,000 of these health events among children.” They further identified that,” TBI is a contributing factor to a third (30%) of all injury-related deaths in the United States.”

Brain Injuries is a growing public health concern. There is empirical evidence describing interventions for most cognitive domains affected by a TBI. TBI is brain damage that disrupts function in variable ways with diverse consequences. These include depression, anxiety, isolation, and suicidal ideation. Therapists use theoretical models to guide treatment, but empirical evidence can help expedite treatment and maximize gains.

Systematic, cognitive interventions and supports are invaluable to prevent and treat diverse consequences. Fidelity is the extent to which an intervention is implemented as intended. Support groups with brain injury-specific curriculum targeted to TBI conclude that peer support groups offer a promising intervention to support individuals and promote adjustment. In recovery, no one can force an individual to attend a group, even if it is needed. The groups are an option for those eager to maintain mental health wellness and to support individuals from adverse consequences.

Our meetings are to educate, motivate, and inspire fellow brain injury survivors. By educating, we mean sharing lived experiences with other brain injury survivors. We motivate traumatic brain injury survivors by showing them how to approach life differently. We hope to inspire survivors by communicating with fellow brain injury survivors who have been there and found a way to be their best.