GF Strong Caregiver Support Group

GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre 4255 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The GF Strong Caregiver Support Group is for anyone caring for a loved one or friend in need of support. The topic of this month's meeting is "GRIEF and LOSS". Events are free and hosted at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.

Free

Recurring

GRASP for stroke program

Templeton Park Pool Centre 700 Templeton Dr., Vancouver, BC, Canada

GRASP for Stroke is for people living in the community to improve arm and hand function exercise for adults after a stroke or other brain injury. This 10-week program begins on September 25th and runs to Nov. 27th 2019. Participants will be screened for eligibility. Contact us for more details: templetonsrabc@gmail.com

Getting Around Town after Brain Injury Workshop

Cascade Community Church 35190 DeLair Road, Abbotsford, bc, Canada

Join the folks at Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association for this workshop about regaining Independence related to transportation (driving and transit) after recovering from a brain injury.

$75

Caring On Empty: Creative Tools for Compassion Fatigue Resilience

Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

A 1- day multidisciplinary workshop for helping professionals facilitated by Jan Spilman, MEd, RCC. Learn positive, practical tools for reducing work-related traumatic stress and strengthening your resilience.

$310

World Brain Day

Join the folks from the BC Brain Wellness Program and celebrate World Brain Day! Save the date and join us online to learn more about wellness and participate in interactive sessions on July 22, 2020 from 10-12PM!

Recurring

Heads Together Think Tank

online

The Heads Together Think Tank is an initiative of the Constable Gerald Breese Centre for Traumatic Life Losses. This project is British Columbia’s opportunity for conversation and collaboration on meeting the needs of people through improved services for the intersections of mental health, addictions, and brain injury. Heads Together Think Tank is an interactive website for survivors of brain injury, family members, caregivers, services providers, community supporters, brain injury associations, and health authorities. The input gathered on the website and from the virtual events will be used to create a plan and recommendations for building a seamless system of care to improve brain injury rehabilitation and community supports for people living with brain injury, mental health and substance use challenges in B.C.

Free

The 2021 Canadian Concussion in Sport Virtual Symposium

online

The 2021 Canadian Concussion in Sport Virtual Symposium is open for registration and will take place on February 9, 2021. This event offers two sessions: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Participants will hear from leaders in the sports industry who have the evidence and have changed their programs to help prevent concussion and how to use the data to inform practice. 

Recurring

Canadian Concussion Centre Webinar Series

online

Join the Canadian Concussion Centre for the 2021-22 Series of Education and Support Series for people with persisting concussion symptoms, their families and friends and their healthcare professionals.

Aerobic Exercise to Improve Brain Health for Concussion Webinar

online

The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Brain Changes Initiative (BCI) are hosting a Complimentary Distinguished Speaker's Webinar Series created for front line health care workers and professionals in the field of brain injury. 

Free

Brain Food – How to Eat for Optimal Health Webinar

online

The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Brain Changes Initiative (BCI) are hosting a Complimentary Distinguished Speaker's Webinar Series created for front line health care workers and professionals in the field of brain injury.

Free