Individuals living with traumatic brain injury may experience a variety of post-injury symptoms. For caregivers, navigating these symptoms and understanding how best to support individuals experiencing them can be challenging. This caregiver webinar will focus on developing strategies related to common post-TBI symptoms. Learning Objectives: Describe common post-TBI symptoms Discuss common behaviors following TBI Identify […]
Women and girls experience traumatic brain injuries (TBI) through a range of mechanisms—yet their experiences have historically been underrepresented in research and clinical practice. This research webinar will explore the unique ways TBI affects women and girls, highlighting gaps in epidemiological data, the role of social determinants of health, and the need for biologically informed, […]
Developed by experienced clinicians and rehabilitation professionals, the Brain Injury Fundamentals Self-Paced Course is a flexible, self-guided training and certificate program designed for non-licensed direct care staff, facility personnel, family members, first responders, and community members who support individuals living with brain injuries. No prior experience is required—making it an ideal starting point for those […]
Traumatic brain injury may result in a decrease in community integration, including meaningful employment, social participation, home management, and leisure pursuits. In this evidence-based clinical webinar, Dr. Steven Wheeler will explore factors impacting successful and satisfying community participation and identify person-centered intervention approaches to support functional independence. Emphasis will be placed on the role of […]
Enhance your ability to support individuals with brain injuries through the Brain Injury Fundamentals Training Program, a live, two-part Zoom course held December 3 & 10, 2025, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. ET. For just $160 (price includes shipping), participants receive a comprehensive eight-hour certificate training developed by experienced clinicians—ideal for direct care staff, family members, first […]
Enhance your ability to support individuals with brain injuries through the Brain Injury Fundamentals Training Program, a live, two-part Zoom course held December 3 & 10, 2025, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. ET. For just $160 (price includes shipping), participants receive a comprehensive eight-hour certificate training developed by experienced clinicians—ideal for direct care staff, family members, first […]
Developed by experienced clinicians and rehabilitation professionals, the Brain Injury Fundamentals Self-Paced Course is a flexible, self-guided training and certificate program designed for non-licensed direct care staff, facility personnel, family members, first responders, and community members who support individuals living with brain injuries. No prior experience is required—making it an ideal starting point for those […]
Living with a brain injury often means finding new ways to manage daily tasks. Assistive technology can help! This webinar will explore simple, everyday tools that support challenges commonly experienced after injury, such as difficulty with memory, focus, or staying organized. From tools you may already own to phone settings you didn’t know you had, […]
This webinar emphasizes evidence-based strategies that therapists can immediately integrate into clinical practice. It explores the powerful relationship between cognition and motor recovery in neurorehabilitation. Participants will review current evidence on how attention, executive function, and motor planning shape functional outcomes after brain injury, and use case examples to connect research to practical, occupation-based interventions […]
This webinar will review progress in understanding the outcomes of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) since the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation special issue on “head injury” in children appeared in 1986. The webinar will highlight the critical role that prospective, longitudinal cohort studies have played in advancing knowledge about both mild and moderate-severe pediatric TBI […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is not a single event. Instead, its effects may unfold over months, years, or even a lifetime. In this webinar, co-hosted by the Brain Injury Association of America and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Dr. Kristen Dams-O’Connor will present the latest science, discuss evidence-based strategies to improve the […]
Emotional dysregulation is a common challenge following brain injury, resulting from both neurobiological changes and disrupted coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), originally developed for borderline personality disorder, offers a structured and skill-based framework to enhance emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness—key domains that are frequently impaired post-injury. This presentation introduces the core […]