Brain Injury Association of SC, Newsletter

View this email in your browser Join us for our new morning virtual support group, designed for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and family members. Share and connect with your peers on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. Starts Nov. 19. Registration is not required.  Learn more about this and all of our support groups. Help Create Change for the Community, and You! Community Leadership Academy is a free course designed for individuals with brain injury and their family members to ensure they have the tools and resources necessary to effectively participate in leadership roles such as on boards, committees, and councils. Jan.13th, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation campus West Columbia, SC. Register Now! Join us for FREE virtual yoga classes on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10–11 a.m. These are chair yoga sessions designed so anyone, regardless of ability or skill level, can participate. See the full schedule. Next Session: Nov. 12 Register Now! Tackles, Tech and TBI Learn why the 2023 NFL preseason saw the lowest number of concussions recorded since 2015 in this article, Tackles, Tech, and TBI: A Look at What the NFL and Others Are Doing to Combat Concussions. Read now! New Staff Announcement! Introducing Samone' Howard, BIASC's new Health Coordinator Liaison! A University of South Carolina alumna with a B.A. in Public Health and a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Samone' brings a passion for community health to the team. Outside of work, she enjoys crafting, exploring Columbia, and is teaching herself to sew. She’s excited to help strengthen partnerships and raise awareness about brain injury. FREE Caregiver Resource Fair Join the South Carolina Respite Coalition as they showcase sponsors, vendors, presentations, and other activities. Register now for the event in your local area! Upstate: Nov. 8 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. PeeDee: Nov. 15 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brain Boosting Breakfast For a brain-boosting breakfast, try a Spinach and Avocado Breakfast Wrap. This recipe is a nutrient-dense way to start your day, fueling both your brain and body.   Get the recipe now! November is National Family Caregivers Month BIASC recognizes and honors family caregivers across the country. This month offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support. Find free education, peer support, and resources for family caregivers at the Caregiver Action Network (CAN). New Peer Mentorship Programs BIASC is developing two new Peer Mentorship Programs – one for brain injury survivors and one for caregivers. If you are interested in becoming a peer mentor, please complete the appropriate survey. Brain Injury Survivor Survey Caregiver Survey Keep up with support group meetings, events, and other happenings on our Calendar of Events. FREE Training Opportunity 2nd Annual Intimate Partner Violence & Brain Injury Conference Nov. 13–14 Featuring presenters from around the globe including a session on the CARE Alliance from Ohio. Learn More New Certification Option! Advanced Practice in Neurorehabilitation Certification (CBIS/T-AP) encompasses neurorehabilitation as a broader group of topics including cognitive rehabilitation, principles of motor learning, academic success, community reentry, return to work, community mobility, etc. Learn More! Community Sponsors enable BIASC to provide vital services and programs to individuals navigating life after brain injury. Find out how your organization can get involved. Copyright © 2024 Brain Injury Association of South Carolina, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.