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  • Three A's of Parenting
    Wednesday, January 1 - Wednesday, December 24 @ 6:30 PM (Weekly)
    Counseling Support Services, LLC

    Three A's of Parenting Virtual

    Learn how to transform your relationship with your child using the groundbreaking "3 A's of Parenting" approach. How to Avoid common parenting mistakes. What Adjustments can be made to improve your current parenting style. How to Affirm the greatness that exists within your child.

  • Cultivating Mental Health After Brain Injury: Strategies for Emotional Well-being & Recovery
    Tuesday, January 7 @ 12:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

    Cultivating Mental Health After Brain Injury: Strategies for Emotional Well-being & Recovery Virtual

    In this webinar, we will discuss the various challenges individuals with mild, moderate, or severe brain injuries may encounter, and how tailored approaches can address each person's unique needs. This presentation will also provide an opportunity for open discussion on the mental health difficulties that can arise after brain injury, along with strategies and techniques that may offer support and improvement. Presenter: Joshua Cohen, PhD

  • Brain Injury Caregiving: Navigating Challenges and Helpful Tips
    Wednesday, February 19 @ 12:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

    Brain Injury Caregiving: Navigating Challenges and Helpful Tips Virtual

    This presentation explores the multifaceted role of a caregiver. In this presentation, we will address common challenges such as burnout, stress, apathy, and behavioral issues. We will explore potential strategies for self-care and time management, which are essential for maintaining personal well-being and preventing burnout. Additionally, we will cover practical issues such as medical and financial decision-making and planning ahead. Caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and insights to enhance their caregiving experience and sustain their own health and wellbeing. Presenter: Elizabeth Van Roten, MSW, LCSW

  • Navigating Dating & Relationships After Brain Injury
    Tuesday, March 4 @ 12:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

    Navigating Dating & Relationships After Brain Injury Virtual

    We will discuss the potential for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning after brain injury and how these impact current and new relationships. We will highlight the importance of communication in expressing wants, needs, and expectations to navigate new or existing relationships. Individuals can be conflicted about what to say or whether to share information about their brain injury when meeting new people. We will explore this personal decision about how much to disclose. Health care providers will learn ways to sensitively discuss relationships and intimacy after brain injury. Survivors and families will learn strategies to ask their providers for information on intimate relationships. Presenter: Kathryn Murray, Psy.D.

  • Am I Blue or Is It Just Another Tuesday?
    Wednesday, April 30 @ 7:00 PM
    Family Support Organization of Bergen County

    Am I Blue or Is It Just Another Tuesday? Virtual

    Understanding how to recognize the difference between depression and the normal ups and downs in life The presentation will be interactive with strategies to combat those feelings Presenter: Dr. Yolanda Hawkins-Rodgers, LLC Licensed psychologist The workshop will be delivered via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88308586864 Meeting ID: 883 0858 6864

  • Traumatic Brain Injury In Service Members and Veterans: Symptoms, Support, Advocacy, and Wellness
    Monday, May 19 @ 12:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

    Traumatic Brain Injury In Service Members and Veterans: Symptoms, Support, Advocacy, and Wellness Virtual

    In this webinar, we will discuss: Prevalence of traumatic brain injury in service members and veterans; Current screening methods and guidelines regarding return to duty for active service members; Acute, subacute, and chronic symptoms that may arise from injury; Current guidelines for management and wellness, as well as available resources for service members/veterans and their caregivers. Presenter: Jenieve Guevarra, MD