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Brain Injury Association of Idaho
The Brain Injury Association of Idaho promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury
through support, advocacy and education based on the expressed needs of persons effected by brain injury
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News and Events
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February 26 |
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The Internet now offers many opportunities for Survivors and Caregivers of TBI. Hear the history of this site and how this and other peer support networks have enhanced the lives of survivors. Webinar cost: FREE
Presenters: Craig Sicilia - Behavioralist, TBI Survivor and Advocate; Penny Condoll - Social Worker, TBI Advocate and Survivor |
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March 3 |
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Care givers are at high risk for compassion fatigue. Attendees will learn to identify compassion fatigue and differentiate it from burnout, identify elements of CF and those at risk, and identify resiliency factors. Webinar cost: FREE
Presenter: LCDR Pamela Herbig - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Director, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences as Director of the PMH-NP program. |
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March 4 |
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Presenter: Keith Cicerone, PhD, ABPP-Cn on Thursday, March 4 at 3pm ET, part of BIAA's David Strauss Memorial Lecture Series. This webinar includes intermediate and advanced instructional level material.
Webinar objectives: The participant will be able to:
Describe current research in brain injury in the Model Systems network
Translate current research into best and promising clinical practices Webinar cost: $55.00. Continuing education awarded: 1 hour. Registration closes at noon on March 3 - Don't miss out, click here to register. Information on how to join the Webinar will be sent to registrants on March 3. |
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March 12 |
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Content to be determined Webinar cost: FREE
Presenter: Barbara Cohoon, R.N., Ph.D.
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March 16 |
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Presenter: William L.E. Dussault, Attorney at Dussault Law Group on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 3pm ET, part of BIAA's Caregivers Education Series. This webinar includes beginner instructional level material.
Webinar objectives: The participant will be able to:
Know what to consider when setting up a trust
Locate additional resources Webinar cost: $25.00. Continuing education awarded: 1 hour.
Registration closes at noon on March 15 - Don't miss out, click here to register. Information on how to join the Webinar will be sent to registrants on March 15. |
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March 23 |
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Dine at Elmer's Restaurant in Boise and help raise funds for the Brain Injury Association of Idaho. Simply order meals at the menu prices and Elmer's will donate a percentage or their proceeds to the Association!
Contact: Candy - Manager
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-5714
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March 31 |
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This session will discuss the biological, psychological and social factors that influence changes in coping style and personality after traumatic brain injury. Webinar cost: FREE
Presenter: Greg O’Shanick, MD; BIAA National Medical Director, President and Medical Director, Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, PC. |
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April 1 |
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Presenter: Jeffrey S. Kreutzer, PhD, ABPP, FACRM, Director, Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College (VCUMC) of Virginia, on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 3pm ET, part of BIAA's Mitch Rosenthal Memorial Lecture Series. This webinar includes intermediate and advanced instructional level material.
Webinar Objectives: The participant will be able to:
Identify strategies for developing successful therapeutic alliances with clients Elaborate the primary family intervention principles and strategies
Delineate commonly encountered family problems and corresponding therapeutic goals.
Webinar cost: $55.00. Continuing education awarded: 1 hour. Registration closes at noon on March 31 - Don't miss out, click here to register. Information on how to join the Webinar will be sent to registrants on March 31.
Please note, you can also purchase the recordings of our webinars on a CD. They can be found in our bookstore. Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to participate in the call, we will transfer your registration to another audio conference within a 12-month period provided we receive notification 24 hours prior to the teleconference. Please call (703)761-0750 if you need to cancel your registration. |
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April 9 |
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The session will discuss the common emotions and reactions of the family after a family member has sustained a brain injury or blast injury and how family members cope and adjust to changes in their lives and families over time. Webinar cost: FREE
Presenter: Marilyn Lash, M.S.W.; Social Worker and founding partner of Lash and Associates Publishing/Training in Wake Forest, NC. |
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