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The Faces of Brain Injury
Behind every brain injury diagnosis is a real person. Weย are pleased to share The Faces of Brain Injury, a series of digital posters sharing a brief snapshot into the lives of brain injury survivors. Click on the poster to view, or individual names: Michael...
Shining a Light on Brain Injury
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 1, 2021 Shining a light on brain injury in Canada VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada. 452ย Canadiansย suffer a serious traumatic brain injury every day. This amounts to nearly one person every 3...
Research Study: The Experiences of Self-Identity, Self-Awareness, and Occupational Engagement in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Julia Schmidt, PhD, BSC (OT) is the Principal Investigator of a new research study on the experiences of self-identity, self-awareness, and occupational engagement in individuals with traumatic brain injury. Are you interested in sharing your experiences of life...
Finding Purpose in What You Love
Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors โ (Part 6 of 6) This is the sixth post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tonyโs Journey, click here to read it. Itโs been eleven years since Tonyโs first stroke....
The Compassionate Voice
A little compassion and kindness go a long way in life. This is especially true with brain injury. The aftermath of brain injury impacts everyone. It affects the individual in significant ways. It brings change to a family on many levels, and it has extraordinary...
Slowing Down and Getting Back to Basics
Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors โ (Part 5 of 6) This is the fifth post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tonyโs Journey, click here to read it. Before his first stroke, Tony was a busy guy. As...
Update on the BC Recovery Benefit and people receiving Ministry assistance
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 by DABC DABC has been informed that clients currently receiving Ministry assistance (PWD, Income Assistance, Hardship Assistance), will automatically receive the BC Recovery Benefit โ there is now no need to apply for the BC Recovery Benefit...
How Counselling Holds Families Together
Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors โ (Part 4 of 6) This is the fourth post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tonyโs Journey, click here to read it. Ask Tony (or any stroke survivor) and heโll tell...
Facing Real Fears is the Key to Recovery
Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors โ (Part 3 of 6) This is the third post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tonyโs Journey, click here to read it. In 2009, Tony Mok had his first stroke. Luckily,...