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 […]
Knowledge and clinical practice have evolved over the 40 years since the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation’s topical issue (volume 1, issue 2) on “Minor Head Injury.” This webinar will review important insights from this 1986 issue and highlight how research since has refined our understanding of concussion/traumatic brain injury pathophysiology, recovery, and possible long-term […]
Projects can open doors to connection, purpose, and growth for adults living with acquired brain injury. This clinical webinar will introduce the foundations of project-oriented intervention, share the theory and research behind it, and bring it to life through real examples of media projects co-designed with individuals facing communication, cognitive, self-regulation, and behavioral challenges. Participants […]
Returning to school after a brain injury is an important step in a child’s recovery journey. This webinar will help parents and other caregivers understand how brain injury can affect a child’s learning, behavior, and social interactions at school. Participants will learn practical strategies to support their child’s success in the classroom, foster communication with […]
Brain injuries are currently under-identified, under-diagnosed and under-treated among survivors of domestic violence. This webinar, brought to you in partnership with the Brain Injury Association of Ohio, The Forensic Nursing Network and the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, will discuss Ohio’s groundbreaking research on domestic violence and brain injury. It will also provide healthcare professionals with […]
This webinar is for brain injury survivors and caregivers to understand domestic violence, trauma, and its impact. We’ll cover physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, and explain ways domestic violence, trauma, and head, neck, and facial injuries can affect memory, attention, emotions, and daily functioning. Participants will learn common warning signs of abuse, what healthy relationships […]
This webinar will cover autonomic nervous system dysfunction/ dysautonomia in concussion. This includes assessment considerations of dysautonomia for the rehabilitation professional. The presentation will also include the benefit of incorporating treatment for this condition into concussion rehabilitation to improve outcomes and indications for referring to a specialist.
Music therapy is an evidence-based creative approach to wellness that can have profound effects on brain injury recovery. Cognitive, motor, communication, and social emotional goals can be addressed through a variety of music interventions within a therapeutic relationship. In this presentation, learn about the benefits of music therapy and ways the music therapy program has […]
This session explores how cognitive overload and emotional fatigue can limit effective communication, follow-through, and self-regulation after brain injury — both for survivors and for care partners. Drawing from principles of executive function, cognitive rehabilitation, and behavioral science, we’ll explore the “Just One” method as a micro-strategy for initiating action, managing overwhelm, and supporting adaptive […]
Caring for a young child after a brain injury can feel overwhelming. This webinar will help parents and other caregivers understand what to expect and how to support them during their brain injury journey. Participants will learn how brain injury may affect early developmental milestones, behavior, and communication, and what signs to watch for as […]