FREE online Course Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury

You can work through the content at any time of day and at your own pace. The course is offered multiple times a year.  Look at The Wicking Dementia Centre (utas.edu.au) website for the next dates. Introduction  Module 1: Brain science and TBI pathology Module 2: TBI from mild

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Ongoing Canadian Concussion Centre FREE Webinar Series 2022-23

Join the ongoing Canadian Concussion Centre 2022-23 Series for people with persisting concussion symptoms, their families and friends and their healthcare professionals. This virtual series is sponsored by LiUNA Webinars are 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern Time (Toronto time) Participants will join by Zoom Webinar and each

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On Demand Casual Conversations with PINK Concussions

“Casual Conversations” with Brain Injury Professional guest editor, Katherine Snedaker, LCSW, CEO of PINK Concussions.  In these informal calls, Katherine interviews and chats with the researchers to provide a deeper dive into the topics of Brain Injury such as domestic violence, women veterans, and female athletes. All 28 Episodes of Casual

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ABI and Justice

Traumatic Brain Injury in Prison and on Parole Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common among individuals in custody or on release in the community and can significantly affect behavior, emotions, cognitive functioning, and rehabilitation outcomes. OnDemand viewing of webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury in Prison and on Parole: From Assessment to Reintegration  Please see links to the 18 November

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July 2020: Positive Approach A Four Part Life Skills Zoom Series

Positive Approach A Four Part Life Skills Zoom Series   BIAD is excited to announce that they will be hosting four life skills session with Heather Campbell, BHSc, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) Occupational Therapist from the Positive Approach. These session are sure to be informative and rewarding.

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Research into the Benefits of Art Rehabilitation Therapy and Stroke

Research study looks into the benefits of art rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients <img src=”https://www.providencecare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Art-Therapy-9-1024×646-1024×646.png” height=”646″ width=”1024″ alt=”Art Rehabilitation Study” class=”slider-11214 slide-11222″ title=”Art Therapy 9 1024×646″ /> Read the article by Providence Care Hospital about The Art Rehabilitation Therapy Program, a pilot study being conducted at Providence

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Can art rehabilitation therapy aid in stroke recovery?

Research study looks into the benefits of art rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients <img src=”https://www.providencecare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Art-Therapy-9-1024×646-1024×646.png” height=”646″ width=”1024″ alt=”Art Rehabilitation Study” class=”slider-11214 slide-11222″ title=”Art Therapy 9 1024×646″ /> Read the article by Providence Care Hospital in Kingston about The Art Rehabilitation Therapy Program. “Researchers with Providence Care’s Department

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National Bereavement Day: November 19 2019

Event hosted by Bereavement Services of Kingston: National Bereavement Day Date: Nov. 19, 2019 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Providence Care Hospital Kingston Details: National Bereavement Day is on Nov. 19. Speakers will discuss  coping with grief together through living and grieving. To register please contact

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FREE Deepak Chopra 21-Day Meditation Experience

  The 21-Day Meditation Experience via an online, interactive program. Enjoy easy access to the daily program anytime, anywhere from your mobile phone, tablet, or computer. Learn more about Deepak’s all-new 21-Day Meditation Experience, The Path to Empowerment here. It starts Monday, November 4 2019. You’ll have

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CBC News Article on Domestic Violence

Domestic violence causes brain injuries, and advocates say not enough people are talking about it Read the article from Paula Duhatschek · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2019 5:00 AM ET (Shutterstock) Related Stories Domestic violence and brain injuries are linked, says researcher Creating ‘a culture

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CBC News Article on one family’s wait for specialized care

Partner of Ottawa man with brain injury says he faces ‘inhumane’ wait for specialized care Read the article from Trevor Pritchard · CBC News · Posted: Oct 15, 2019 7:03 AM ET | Listen  and watch nine-year-old son interview his dad. Shawn Hill and Melissa Acheson with

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Brock University Certificate Training Programs

Brock University Certificate Training Programs The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) in conjunction with Brock University has developed a Certificate Training Program to provide professionals with the tools and knowledge to assist clients with recovery and function in everyday life following acquired brain injury.   Brock Certificate Training

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Pacing & Planning Strategies to help after Acquired Brain Injury / Concussion.

On demand viewing of OBIA  90-minute WEBINAR on Pacing & Planning Strategies to help after Acquired Brain Injury / Concussion. This webinar is presented by Becky Moran, MSc (OT) Registered Occupational Therapist from Parkwood – St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Ontario. Please feel free to share the link

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ABI System Navigator Update Fall 2019

Providing a Point of Entry for ABI Services Across Southeastern Ontario Please read about what is going on in Southeastern Ontario regarding Acquired Brain Injury. Click here to read or print the pdf version of the Fall Newsletter.    

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FREE Education Session on Supporting Persons with Brain Injury & Stroke

FREE Education Sessions on Supporting Persons with Brain Injury & Stroke Please see below for flyer and information on how to register for these FREE education sessions focused on supporting persons who have experienced an acquired brain injury (ABI) or stroke. Supporting Persons with Brain Injury &

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What is Rowan’s Law Day?

September 25 2019 What is Rowan’s Law Day? On March 7, 2018, Ontario passed Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), 2018 and related amendments to the Education Act. It will be observed across Ontario on the last Wednesday in September each year. The purpose of Rowan’s Law Day is to increase concussion education awareness,

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FREE Education Caregiver Workshop

“Support, Hope & Resiliency: An Education and Training Program for Caregivers of Acquired Brain Injury Survivors” These half-day workshops will be held throughout the province beginning April 30, 2019.   Thank you to Nancy, the sessions in Belleville, Brockville and Kingston were are great success!   The

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SAVE THE DATE: November 27 2019 Stroke Symposium Stroke Care: Improving the Patient Journey

Save The Date! Wednesday 27 November 2019 A free, all-day event in Kingston! Who Should Attend: Health care professionals, administrators and direct care providers working in all settings of stroke care. To see the flyer click here   For more information visit strokenetworkseo.ca or email Heather Jenkins

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Free Services from OBIA

Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) is a charitable organization that has been dedicated to helping individuals and families who have been affected by acquired brain injury, for over 30 years. Through providing a variety of easily accessible support services across Ontario, OBIA ensures that; education, awareness and

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Read about UNO, it’s a fierce competition.

Weekly social group favourite Providence Care Hospital visited the Wednesday Social Group Community Brain Injury Services (CBIS) and wrote an article about the Wednesday Social Group. Read the article here to learn more how Wednesday is the “favourite day of the week.”    

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