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Sounds of the Season by Debra Erickson

Christmas ornament and musical score

Maybe it’s Mariah Carey’s “All I want for Christmas” that gets your adrenaline going and your shopping list done. Brenda Lee singing “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” is the motivation I need to do my decorating. Of course, there’s the slow sipping of my eggnog tunes like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Anne Murray’s “Silver Bells”.

Whatever your Holiday playlist, one thing’s for certain: music moves us! Regardless of what stage you’re at in brain injury recovery, music is a well proven therapeutic tool. I wouldn’t recommend Alvin and the Chipmunks if you’re struggling with brain confusion.    Best to choose the Holiday fireplace channel and a much calmer […]

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Mind Those Margins by Debra Erickson

Paper with orange flowers scattered and says Hello SeptemberI see it coming, the month of September. Why do I hold my breath when I reach to turn the calendar forward to the next page? I think it’s because September is a lot like my storage closet under the stairs. If I could open it slowly, one day at a time, I could breathe easily. Instead, the next four months will tumble out like a giant Tsunami. School, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, music lessons, gym programs, soccer sign-ups. Enough to make one feel like you’re treading water for dear life!

My trips to the grocery store leave me in a blurred state of confusion. […]

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    Webinar for Brain Injury Survivors: How to Mindfully Manage the Holiday Season

    Webinar for Brain Injury Survivors: How to Mindfully Manage the Holiday Season.

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