Brain injury

WA State TBI Support Group

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Nick
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 | 06:00pm - 07:00pm PDT
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The session will be focusing on the topic of developing stronger relationships with family members, while living with the aftereffects of a brain injury. Social support has been identified as an important contributor to well-being for people following brain injury. Previous relationships amongst family members can be altered, and thus a new dynamic has been developed, but what does that dynamic look like for the individual living with a brain injury? Through discussion and practice, the group will explore this topic, while providing opportunities for personal support and reflection.
About the host
Hello! My name is Nick, and I am a mental health professional out of Washington State, working as a licensed mental health counselor. For several years now, I have been facilitating TBI Support Groups on Hey Peers, and would like to expand myself to being certified on here too.
Motivation for help
My motivation to help is centered around my empathy for those that have struggled with finding themselves following a major life change. I have experienced it myself and it is something that can really benefit from simple social support.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Groups

Washington State

September 2024 Update: The Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is working diligently with HeyPeers to continue offering virtual support groups for those who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.  Virtual support groups are temporarily on hold but will be available soon.  We know these support groups are an important part of connection, education, and engagement for the TBI community and appreciate your understanding as we get them up and running again.  If you have any questions, please email dru.aubert@dshs.wa.gov.

 

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Strategic Partnership Advisory Council of Washington State provides Support Groups through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) that emphasize connection, education, and engagement in life after sustaining a TBI.

 

Our Support Groups are predicated on the concept of a person-centered approach that can aid in the development of long-term knowledge and generic problem-solving skills to help attendees overcome barriers to sustaining a fulfilling life.

 

These Support Groups may provide a therapeutic effect, but they do not provide therapy and instead focus on delivering organized bodies of knowledge and resources for the betterment of attendees.

 

National and Local Resource Links:

 

Washington 211

 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

 

Community Living Connections

 

What is Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI? (Video)

 

Cognitive Behavior Changes with TBI (Video)