Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Veterans & TBI Think Tank Opportunities: October 26

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Veterans & TBI Think Tank Discussions Looking for 8-10 Veterans to Participate in 1 or 2 Think Tank Discussions through "Mind Over Matter: A veteran driven roadmap to research Traumatic Brain Injury on October 26 promo image

Upcoming Opportunity for Veterans with TBI through Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI):

The request is to get at least 8-10 Veterans who are able and willing to participate in 1-2 Think Tank Discussions through "Mind Over Matter: A Veteran-driven Roadmap to Research on Traumatic Brain Injury".

Think Tank on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 7-9 pm EST.

You are welcome to attend both Think Tank sessions or one session that interests you the most.

Facilitators: Jane Garvin, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, Nurse Researcher

[this event will be include a Veteran Lead Facilitator, John]

Schedule: 

Think Tank #1: From 7-8 pm EST, the Think Tank will discuss problem-solving with a TBI.

Think Tank #2: From 8-9 pm EST, the Think Tank will discuss executive functioning with a TBI. 

Definition of Executive Functioning: mental processes that allow us to generate thought and think flexibly, self-monitor and adjust behavior, plan, have abstract thoughts, awareness, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully.

How to Register:

If you are interested in participating, please email Jane Garvin at jane.garvin2019@gmail.com. Upon registration, Jane will send you a Zoom link and confirmation email.  

Additional Resources for Veterans Can be Found Here (as recommended by PCORI):

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