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VideosAdmin2022-11-07T11:04:56-08:00

Listen to other survivors and caregivers share their stories. Select a playlist to watch from the thumbnails below or select a topic from the side bar menu. 

The BCBIA wants to thank the courageous individuals who opened up and shared their tough but wonderful stories. Join us in recognizing how each one of them has courageously persevered from day one.

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Suddenly Speechless – Surrey Aphasia Group

Leslie K2020-09-15T10:56:32-07:00Video Types: Recovery , Stories|

Aphasia is the impairment of language caused by a brain injury, affecting the production and comprehension of speech, as well as the ability to read or write. Founded by Columbia Speech & Language Services, the Surrey Aphasia Group is a program where adults living aphasia can practice their communication skills in a supported environment.

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Greta Cooper’s Story: Coping with Concussion Symptoms

Leslie K2022-08-16T13:28:29-07:00Video Types: Concussion , Stories|

An avid photographer and advocate for Inclusion BC, Greta Cooper was on the path to retirement. As she planned for this next chapter, her life took a sideways turn in 2016 when she was involved in a motor vehicle accident. She suffered a serious concussion with persistent symptoms.

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A Silent Struggle: Episode 1, The Coss Family

Janelle Biagioni2024-02-28T08:42:02-08:00Video Types: family; caregiver , Stories|

In 2006, Michael Coss was on cloud nine as a new father to twins when he was involved in a rollover accident on the Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia, leaving him in a coma for more than six months.

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A Silent Struggle: Episode 2, Resilience Rewritten

Janelle Biagioni2024-02-28T08:43:14-08:00Video Types: caregiver , Family , Stories|

A Silent Struggle: Episode 2, Resilience Rewritten Resilience Rewritten is a poignant short documentary that follows the emotional and transformative journey of devoted father Rick as he cares for his teenage son, Thomas, who is [...]

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A Silent Struggle: Episode 3, Bespoke Caregiving

Janelle Biagioni2024-02-28T08:47:34-08:00Video Types: caregiver , Family , Stories|

A Silent Struggle: Episode 3, Bespoke Caregiving "Bespoke Caregiving" introduces us to the extraordinary love story of Bronwyn and Hal. Each has faced life-altering injuries, forging an unbreakable bond that transcends adversity. Hal's journey took [...]

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A Silent Struggle: Episode 4, Man’s Best Friend

Janelle Biagioni2024-02-28T08:52:00-08:00Video Types: caregiver , Family , Stories|

A Silent Struggle: Episode 4, Man's Best Friend We follow the heartwarming journey of David, a man whose life took an unforeseen turn after a brain hemorrhage plunged him into a month-long coma, leaving him [...]

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A Silent Struggle: Episode 5, Breaking Chains, Finding Family

Janelle Biagioni2024-02-28T09:09:02-08:00Video Types: caregiver , Family , Stories|

A Silent Struggle: Episode 5, Breaking Chains, Finding Family We are introduced to Linda, a devoted mother who has been a steadfast caregiver to those around her all her life. Her unwavering love and support [...]

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A Silent Struggle: Episode 6, Bridging Generations

Janelle Biagioni2024-02-28T09:10:24-08:00Video Types: caregiver , Family , Stories|

A Silent Struggle: Episode 6, Bridging Generations At the Snuneymuxw Health Centre on Vancouver Island, an Indigenous Registered Nurse named Connie takes on a crucial role as a caregiver to the elders within her community. [...]

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A Silent Struggle: Episode 7, Redemption Street

Janelle Biagioni2024-02-28T09:03:34-08:00Video Types: caregiver , Family , Stories|

A Silent Struggle: Episode 7, Redemption Street Lance, a compassionate indigenous outreach worker from Snuneymuxw First Nation, embarks on a daily mission to care for the Nanaimo street community. Having battled drug addiction and homelessness [...]

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A Silent Struggle: Episode 8, Unyielding Care

Janelle Biagioni2024-02-28T09:07:39-08:00Video Types: caregiver , Family , Stories|

A Silent Struggle: Episode 8, Unyielding Care Six years ago, Tuan and Kairry's world was irrevocably altered when their then 11-year-old daughter, Leila, was struck by a distracted driver at a crosswalk while on her [...]

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Jeff’s Journey – How a family survivors a stroke

Leslie K2020-09-15T11:17:22-07:00Video Types: Recovery , Stories|

Jeff Palmer was affected by a stroke at age 37. As a husband, father of two boys, working a job he loved and coaching baseball for his kids, the impacts the stroke had on his life were numerous. Three years after the stroke, Jeff is still adjusting to physical mobility challenges, working on regaining verbal communication, nourishing his personal relationships and trying to keep his spirits up.

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Reassembled, Slightly Askew

Admin2020-09-15T10:50:26-07:00Video Types: Acquired Brain Injury , Recovery|

Immersive theatrical experience Reassembled, Slightly Askew was created by brain injury survivor and playwright Shannon Yee. This powerful interactive theatre piece takes the participant on a journey of recovery from Shannon's injury.

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Simon’s Story: A Road to Recovery

Admin2018-10-16T08:07:02-07:00Video Types: Acquired Brain Injury , Recovery , Stories|

Celebrated musician Simon Paradis overcame all odds recovering from a catastrophic brain and spinal cord injury. He and his wife Kara share his remarkable story of his recovery, the growth of their marriage and the transformative power of music.

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Shelley’s Story Brain Injury – Road to recovery

Admin2018-10-16T08:07:38-07:00Video Types: Acquired Brain Injury , Recovery , Stories|

After a serious bike accident, Shelley Pacholok shares the struggles she faced recovering from a brain injury that ended her career as a university professor. She speaks about the crucial role peer support had in her recovery.

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The Journey Forward

Admin2020-09-15T11:02:20-07:00Video Types: Educational , Recovery|

The path to recovery from a brain injury can be complex and unclear. No two brain injuries are the same - no two people face the same physical or mental challenges.

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Educational Videos

Admin2017-10-29T18:31:44-07:00Video Types: Educational|

Learn about the anatomy of the human brain, Canadian statistics related to brain injury, the medical facts about brain injury as well as tips for recovery as discussed by medical experts.

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Acquired Brain Injury

Admin2017-10-29T18:31:44-07:00Tags: Test-video-tag|Video Types: Educational , Prevention|

This four-part series discusses Acquired Brain Injuries: from outcomes to recovery.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Admin2017-10-29T18:31:44-07:00Video Types: Educational|

Learn about some of the causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and what may happen to the brain as a result of the TBI.

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Parts of the Brain

Admin2017-10-29T18:31:45-07:00Video Types: Educational|

Dr. Jennifer Yao talks about the different parts of the brain and their function.

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Exceptional ABI Services in BC – Client Stories

Admin2017-10-29T18:31:45-07:00Video Types: Acquired Brain Injury , Educational|

Clients from the 10 programs and services highlighted in the ABI Provincial Services Evaluation report share their thoughts and experiences in the these videos.

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BC Brain Injury Association 2015 Gala

Admin2017-10-19T14:06:56-07:00

The 2015 BCBIA Cocktail Fundraising Gala was held on February 5th at the Winsor Gallery.

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Prevention and Playing Safe

Admin2017-10-19T13:51:37-07:00Video Types: Concussion , Prevention|

Doctors, professional athletes and coaches, health care professionals and brain injury survivors all emphasize the importance of taking precautions to prevent head injuries as they can permanently change your life.

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Guided Breathing for Recovery with Lesley Ewen

Admin2017-10-29T18:32:20-07:00Video Types: Educational , Recovery|

Lesley Ewen leads a guided breathing session to aid in recovery from a brain injury.

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Survivors’ Stories

Admin2017-10-19T14:47:35-07:00Video Types: Stories|

This video series showcases interviews with various brain injury survivors.

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PCBIC Participant Videos – Victoria, BC

Admin2017-10-19T14:45:17-07:00

This series of videos was filmed on location in Victoria, BC at a satellite event of 2010 Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference.

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