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COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES
What are the community education
workshops?
In place for more than 15 years, the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Traumatic Brain Injury Model System of Care (TBI MS)
has excellent resources to meet the needs of survivors in the hospital. Yet,
survivors and family members often face long-term difficulties long after
leaving the hospital.
The community education workshops were developed in an effort to meet the
needs of survivors and family members as they struggle with post-injury
challenges. The "Getting Better and Better after Brain Injury"
workshops offer practical information, ideas, and
suggestions presented by experienced rehabilitation professionals from
the VCU Medical Center. Attendees are encouraged to participate by asking
questions and discussing physical or emotional recovery concerns.
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How much do the workshops cost to
attend?
The Getting Better and Better after TBI workshops are provided
FREE of charge, thanks to our co-sponsors.
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How do I register?
To register, or for more information, simply call Jenny Marwitz at 804 828-3704
and or e-mail your questions to jhmarwit@vcu.edu. Please
register early; seating is limited.
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When are the workshops scheduled?
In 2006, workshops will be held on the following dates:
- Saturday March 18th - 10:00AM - 3:30PM
- Saturday April 29th - 10:00AM - 3:30PM
Dates for a second series of workshops, conducted in the fall, will
be determined in the next few months.
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Where are the workshops
held?
In Richmond, VA at the VCU
Medical Center Learning Center, located on the Main Hospital first floor.
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What topics will be
covered March 18th, 2006?
Dating, Romance and
Intimacy (presented by Dr. Jan Niemeier)
Perplexing,
Persistent Problems: Evaluating and Treating Long-Term
Medical Issues (presented by
Dr. Nathan Zasler)
What We Know about
Long-Term Recovery (presented by
Dr. Jeff Kreutzer)
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What topics will be covered
April 29th, 2006?
How to Build and Keep a Positive Self Image
(presented by Dr. Jan Niemeier)
Getting Back to
Work (presented by
Dr. Jeff Kreutzer)
Taking Care of
Yourself (presented by Dr. Lee Livingston
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Who sponsors the workshops?
A partnership including Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, the
Brain Injury Association of Virginia, and the National Resource Center for TBI.
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Can I suggest a topic for a workshop?
We value the input of brain injury survivors, their families, and others
who work with them. If you would like to suggest a topic for a community
education workshop, please contact:
Jenny Marwitz
Virginia Commonwealth
University
P.O. Box 542
Richmond, VA 23298-0542
jhmarwit@vcu.edu
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How can I get
a brochure?
You can
download the brochure here as a PDF file and print off a registration form. (Adobe
Acrobat reader required). Instructions for mailing are included in
the brochure.
updated 1/24/06
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