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Headline Magazine: Fall 2011
Headline Magazine: Fall 2011
Headline Magazine: Fall 2011
Fall 2011
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Greetings!
Albeit late, summer finally arrived and was spectacular! If we could find a way to stall the winter weather from arriving, Id be a very happy person. I do have to say that I dont mind the autumn weather. It is wonderful to see the magnificent colours that explode during the season. Be sure to take some time to get outdoors and photograph or paint some of your favourite scenes you will be amazed at what you can create! In this issue we have an update on the Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference and encourage you to visit the website www.pcbic.org often for continual updates. Once again the conference will be held in Vancouver with two locations (Victoria and Kamloops) hosting satellite conferences at the same time. A little change this year is that the feed will be two-way which means that Victoria and Kamloops will each present one session that will be broadcast to the main conference and one satellite. Amazing! This issue also provides an update on David McGuire and the Run to Remember cause. David is running across the country to raise money and increase awareness about brain injury. Follow Davids progress at www.runtoremember.com. David will be sharing his story at the Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference. His story is inspiring and touching. In closing, as we move towards the cool weather, take time to enjoy the magnificence around you. Breathe deeply, laugh loudly, and dance like nobody is watching!
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Government Resources
Regional Health Authoritys ABI Coordinators: Fraser Health - Aquired Brain injury Program-604-520-4175 Interior Health Authority-250-870-4664, Contact Name: Deborah Preston Acquired Brain Injury Program, Northern Health Call 250-565-7393 Vancouver Coastal Health Authority-604-714-4159 Vancouver Island Health Authority- 250- 370-8699, Contact Name: Judith Armstrong Enquiry BC-to locate Provincial Government Departments Lower Mainland 604-660-2421 Outside Lower Mainland 1-800-663-7867 Victoria 250-387-6121 Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology: Open Learning Information: In and Outside Lower Mainland 1-800-663-1633 Student Loan Information: Lower Mainland 604-660-2610 Outside Lower Mainland 1-800-561-1818- select 1 then 5 Public Guardian & Trustee of British Columbia: 700-808 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6B 3L3 Victims Info Line: 1-800-563-0808 Adult and Youth Addiction Services: Lower Mainland 604-660-9382 Outside Lower Mainland 1-800-663-1441
Community Resources
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities Advocacy Access Program for assistance with provincial and federal disability benefits Lower Mainland 604-872-1278 Outside Lower Mainland 1-888-663-1278
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Bus Pass for Persons with Disabilities and Seniors Lower Mainland 604-682-0391 Outside Lower Mainland 1-888-661-1566 Tim Readman, Executive Director Stroke Recovery Association of BC Phone: 604-688-3603 Toll Free: 1-888-313-3377 www.strokerecoverybc.ca Cerebral Palsy Association of BC Lower Mainland Voice and TTY 604-515-9455 Outside Lower Mainland 1-800-663-0004
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Gregs Diary
~Greg Goldberg
Part 3 of Gregs Diary
February 7, 2000 Today, I looked professional and was ready to go. After months of hospitals, therapists, psychologists, neurologists and being followed by insurance adjusters, I was bursting to get back in the classroom. This morning, at 6:45 AM, the owner of a loud knock at my front door, was a short bearded man who looked like a cheap, lazy courier. From my front porch, I heard his car radio blaring God knows what, from behind its closed windows. Reluctant to enter this four wheeled disco, I really had no choice and was soon sitting in the back of a rusted, blue, 94 Toyota station wagon on my way to work for the first time in a long while. This car was filled with parcels and tons of video tapes all rattling around the back seat and rear storage department. The unapologetic driver introduced himself as Harold and told me that I could sit in the front seat if I wanted, Before we hit the highway. As I referred to it as the suicide seat, he shrugged his shoulders and said with a classy reply, Suit yourself, you gotta get to work somehow dont ya? Suit yourself! I stayed in the back where I thought I would be the least uncomfortable. The car laboured towards the highway and our one hour drive to Orangeville District Secondary School. My feet suddenly became aware of glass and more plastic objects sneaking out from under my back seat. These plastic objects were VHS video tapes. My curiosity always wins me over, as it did today and I caught a glimpse of a couple of their titles. Good thing I was wearing my glasses, or maybe not. Gay Girls all the Time and Wild and Naked made me giggle out loud. Harold was embarrassed when he realized that I had noticed this passion of his when he replied, Its something that I enjoy, but dont worry it wont affect my driving talents. My twin brother who will be picking you up after work today likes that stuff too and he is even a better driver than me. The remaining 55 minutes was spent in silence and disbelief. I closed my eyes and especially my mouth. Where did Nurith find this driving service? I would sure find out soon, but I had more important things to conquer.
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COMMUNITY KITCHEN
~ Mark Fournier Shortly after the garden idea bloomed, the Cridge team quickly recognized an opportunity to bring together another idea which was germinating in the background and that was the concept of developing a Community Kitchen. Many of the members of the community garden are now learning how to run their own community kitchens. A community kitchen is an arrangement where several people get together and pool their resources and talents in order to prepare food for themselves. Community kitchens provide participants with access to nutritious and delicious food and an opportunity to learn and socialize with others in their community. The Cridge Centre for the Family has partnered with the Rick Hansen Foundation and Camosun College to run this training. The kitchens compliment the community garden by providing a means to use produce effectively. Together these programs connect participants to the food they eat. Moreover, participants learn to work together and to create supportive communities.
~ Danielle Stevenson Much of the gardens success is directly attributed to the generous support of Danielle Stevenson at LifeCycles. Danielle and her team have devoted countless hours to educating Greg and the Bluesheet Club members on the what, where, when and how of gardening. LifeCycles is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating awareness and initiating action around food, health, and urban sustainability in the Greater Victoria community. We work proactively to promote and create personal, shared and community gardens, research, and educational activities and youth skills development programs. Through partnerships we strengthen individual, community and global health. Current projects include the Fruit Tree Project, Grow a Row, Urban Agriculture Hub, Sharing Backyards and Growing Schools. Find out more at www.lifecyclesproject.ca.
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President of the board of directors David Marr with Kamloops Councilor Tina Lange with the declaration of June as Brain injury awareness month in Kamloops.
Many donors are willing to make a donation, or make funds available, to an organization for a specific program. Donors appreciate getting their name on a projecta new kitchen, updated computers or a specific program such as emotional management. That is indeed wonderful, but it is in the area of operational costs that nonprofits have the most difficulty raising funds. However, you would not have known this to be true on May 27, 2011, at Thompson Rivers University when the Singhs hosted the fifth annual Celebrating Survival dinner. Highlighting Indian culture with decorations, entertainment and food, the event was sold out before the tickets were even printed!
Dr. Gur Singh and BMO executives accepting a thank you for being the event sponsor; Manju Singh is on the far right.
In the end, everybody won: the guests had an amazing evening to remember, the sponsors were recognized and KBIA received the funds it so desperately needs in order to supply the brain-injured survivors of Kamloops the services they so rightly deserve. Through community support, the heart that is Kamloops grew just a little largerand of course, guests have already started reserving their tickets for next year!
Bolton who talked about his struggles as a survivor.
BMO was the event sponsor, while there were no less than five platinum sponsors: Daley & Company, Chartered Accountants; HMZ Law, MJB Law, Platinum Realty and Zimmer Autosport. Patrons not only bought tickets, but they also went above and beyond by each bringing a bottle of wine to include in the wine auction. They also supported the silent and live auctions to the tune of $24,000! Of course it is only fair to point out that the 5th Annual Celebrating Survival dinner was not your average run-of-the-mill dinner. Attendees were greeted with a special cocktail and a sumptuous display of Indian appetizers. Following the reception everyone was entertained by Manoranjana cultural program that featured classical Indian dancing; an Indian folk group from PunjabDhamarka Punjaban Da Group, and by the Fata Morgana belly dancers from Lets Move Studio. Following the entertainment, guests were treated to a truly excellent Indian meal with authentic recipes created by specialized chefs who know how to amaze the palette.
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BOSTON SLP DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE TREATMENT STRATEGIES SPEAKING IN VICTORIA THIS FALL
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP of The Center for Executive Function Skill Development, located in Boston, Massachusetts, will be speaking in October at the BC Association of Speech/Language Pathologists & Audiologists Conference in Victoria, BC. Ward has extensive experience in diagnostic evaluations, treatments and case management of children, adolescents and adults who live with a wide range of developmental and acquired brain based learning difficulties and behavioral problems. Ms. Ward will be speaking on Executive Functioning Skills: Practical strategies for assessment & intervention with adults and youths. Ward explains, Executive Function is used to describe a set of readiness skills that includes goal setting, planning, organizing and fulfilling or implementing steps to successfully complete a task. In her Victoria presentation, she will address a broad audience of professionals including rehab specialists and special educators on the core definition of Executive Function Skills and the development and implementation of practical strategies that are not complicated and are quick and comfortable for the client to use. A survivor of brain injury experiencing difficulties in executive function skills may lack initiation, or demonstrate an inability to manage time, be flexible in their thinking or unable to complete tasks. A client will benefit from learning strategies to improve motivation and task initiation, time management, and how to set reasonable and achievable goals. Wards professional expertise is backed up with personal experience. Her husband sustained a brain injury when he was hit on his bike by an 18-wheeler. He has experienced challenges with memory and executive function skills as a result. For more information on the conference or to register, visit www.bcaslpa.ca/about-us/conference.
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Ending a Friendship
Ending a relationship is never easy. Even when the ending is by mutual consent, it still can leave you feeling raw and wounded. It is not uncommon after an individual has sustained a brain injury for the person to experience a shift in their friendships. Some relationships grow and expand while others wane and eventually fade away all together. While this isnt fair, it is a reality. Here are some suggestions to consider if a friend has ended their relationship with you: It isnt always about you. More often than not, the person leaves the relationship because THEY are unable to cope with the changes they see. It is extremely easy to take it personally, and if you are, it would be wise to discuss your feelings with a trusted friend or family member or professional. Ask for feedback but you need to be ready for the answers when you ask the question. Am I socially inappropriate? Have my social skills changed since I was injured? What could I do differently? Significant changes in our life bring about transformation. As we transform, we may see changes on many levels: in our home, friends, and community connections. Sometimes the transformation brings about wonderful opportunities that you would not have otherwise been given. Its important to not write yourself off!!! You are a worthwhile person and although your feelings may be hurt, there will be new friends who will come into your life. You need to prepare for that by having an open mind and heart, and do your very best to steer away from negative thinking. Remember there are others like you who are experiencing the loss of companionship and they too, would like a new friend. Hold your chin up, smile, and do something nice for someone else today. You never know what rewards there may be.
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A Run to Remember
Its just one foot in front of the other...for 6 hours a day! This is what David McGuire has to remind himself of as he runs across Canada to raise funds and awareness for brain injury. Since leaving St. Johns, NL on March 31, 2011 David has run through tremendous physical, mental, and environmental barriers - as well as 3317km! - to reach his current location of Barrie, ON. In case this is your first introduction to this inspirational journey here are the quick facts: Runners Name & Age: David McGuire - 38 ABI: Subdural Hematoma - 2005 Starting Date/Location: March 31, 2011 - St. Johns NL Ending Date/Location: November 30, 2011 - Victoria BC Estimated km:
April 8, 2011: The Mountain Man - Clarenville, NL Excerpt from Davids Blog So there I am on the first part of my run. I am probably 5 km or so. This guy comes running out and is waving at me. He hands me $10.00 and says he read about me in the paper. This was just a totally awesome thing, and it made my day. Upon arriving at the local school later on and telling them of his encounter David is informed this man is known fondly as Boonie.
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There are good days and not so good days...days of extreme physical pain, mental pain, or both! The one thing, however, the whole run team has learned to count on these days are bugs, heat and humidity (oh my!). David would love to share all of the stories - funny, inspirational, and down right bordering on too much information - but in such a small amount of white space he decided to pick out a few of of the team favorites so far (to read more about the daily journey visit runtoremember.com).
May 18, 2011: Halifax Kicks Butt! - Halifax, NS Excerpt from Davids Blog I headed out to run about 10 km with the Police motorbike escort blocking traffic. It was so amazing. Stopping traffic letting me run through red lights, blocking intersections. Then we hit the highway.
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As I run along in the middle of the highway and not hugging the side to allow cars to pass. I own the road. It was totally surreal. We come up to incoming intersection (on the Trans Canada) and there is traffic backed all the way up (an on ramp) about 1/2 km of traffic. There is an RCMP car blocking traffic. Melissa was behind me and I motioned for her to come up. She pulls up beside me and rolls the window down as I continue running Are they doing this for us? Melissa, with a huge smile says, yup. The run team was truly overwhelmed and flattered at the outpouring of support in the Halifax area. Not only did the Halifax Police and RCMP come out but CBCs Tom Murphy and Lyle Hart came out and ran along side David to get his first provincial and national interview! July 22 & 23, 2011 - Wow What A Day...or Two! Toronto, ON Excerpt from Davids Blog Friday...I had an interview on the phone at 5:45 am with CBC Radio One Metro Morning News. Then we all crashed a little bit and forget to set the alarm to get up. So we woke up a little late at 8:00. Melissa got us in the car and to Tim Hortons in record time... ...I ran 1km from Nathan Phillips Square to Union Station through downtown Toronto. There were about 14 other people running with me from the Canadian Ski Patrol, Smart Risk, Cossette and my family. My niece rode her pink princess bike along with the Toronto Police who sent 5 officers on bikes to escort us through downtown...Then interview with Alex Ballingall from Macleans Magazine with a photoshoot....Then a TV interview on Sun Medias Right Now program with Anita, back home to have a quick meal and get ready for We Care to take care of my feet with some Foot Nurse care... Saturday...Today was a little cooler and the run distance a little shorter. I ran 17.53 km until we had to stop and head to CBC News Network for my interview with Louise Martin. I am still not used to being on TV. It seems like a dream. It all goes by so
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Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference www.pcbic.org BC Brain Injury Association www. bcbraininjuryassociation.com Campbell River Head Injury Support Society www.crhead.ca Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association www.fvbia.org Brain Trust Canada www.braintrustcanada.com www.protectyourhead.com Comox Valley Head Injury Society www.cvheadinjury.com Nanaimo Brain Injury Society www.nbis.ca. Powell River Brain Injury Society www.braininjurysociety.ca Prince George Brain Injured Group Society www.pgbig.ca Brain Injury Resources www.braininjuryresources.org Ontario Brain Injury Association www.obia.on.ca Brain Injury Association USA www.biausa.org South Okanagan Similkameen BI Society www.sosbis.com Victoria Brain Injury Society www.vbis.ca The Perspective Network www.tbi.org The TBI Chat Room www.tbichat.org G.F. Strong Rehab www.gfstrong.com BC Eplilepsy Society www.bcepilepsy.com Headway Centre Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society www.howesound.net Northern Brain Injury Association www.nbia.ca
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when I see my face on the big jumbo screen. ...I am running through the field where the players just were. There are two cheerleaders and the President and CEO of the Argonauts, Bob Nicholson was there to hand my very own Argonauts Jersey. Number #11 with my name on the back. Four months into this journey David and the run
fast and even though I do have a brain injury and short term memory loss, I never remember much of the event. In fact even watching the interview afterwards I have no memory of being on the show. I know that its me I am looking at. Yet I cant place the location, the event, or any of the time anywhere in my own memory. Its very surreal. (Later that day)...we were off to the Toronto Argonauts versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers game at Rogers Center. This experience was again so surreal. So there I am with Melissa and Mandy on the field all ready to take pics and videos. One of the staff tells me that I am running to the big C on the field
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team are going strong raising funds and spreading the message that brain injury is more common than most people realize; in every group of people David speaks to he is hard pressed to find someone whos life hasnt been affected by brain injury - so many people just dont recognize it. ...she hit her head falling off her bike...he had a stroke......its just a concussion. These are just some of the common phrases we hear every day but how often do we remind ourselves that that stroke and that concussion are brain injury? We may have fancy words for it but at the end of the day it is brain injury and every one is serious no matter how it is labeled. Every 3 minutes someone sustains brain injury; that is a lot of Canadians just in the time it has taken you to read this article. Be a part of the movement and inspire change in Canada. Make a donation! Become a sponsor! Share your story!
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Donations can be made in the following ways: online through PayPal at www.runtoremember.com *by texting brain to 45678 to donate $5 on your cellular phone bill by mail to BrainTrust Canada 11-368 Industrial Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7E8 in person to the run team en-route or at any Scotiabank across Canada * Please quote account # 801500051020*
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22nd Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference February 15 - 17, 2012, Vancouver, Victoria, and Kamloops
Register at http://www.brainstreams.ca/conference before January 16th and Save up to $200!
After a successful and inspiring Conference in 2010, the 22nd Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference (PCBIC 2012) will be held February 15 - 17, 2012 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel with two satellite conferences held simultaneously at the Universities in Victoria and Kamloops, BC. The theme for 2012 is: Real People with Real Lives: It takes a Village. Mark your calendars for two days of education, encouragement, networking and solidarity with individuals from all aspects of the brain injury community. Survivors, family members, heath-care professionals, researchers and legal and insurance professionals will join together to bring the issues, challenges and solutions to the forefront for all impacted by brain injury. Choose to attend the Conference live in Vancouver or in Victoria and Kamloops via a two-way audio and video feed. The satellite venues will have a local speaker presenting live to Vancouver.
Conference Program
Beginning Wednesday evening and ending on Friday at noon, the program will feature keynote
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presentations with question and answer sessions after each speaker. Visit the PCBIC 2012 website for more information about the confirmed speakers listed below and other updates to the program as speakers and sessions are confirmed.
Wednesday, February 15
Val Lougheed, Med, RSW, CCRC, MCVP, CVE, RRP, President of Northern Lights Canada Session Title: Trauma, Rehabilitation and Recovery It Takes a Village Session Description: On September 9, 2003, Val Lougheed almost died in a head-on collision. She sustained catastrophic orthopaedic injuries as well as a brain injury. Ironically, Val Social Worker, trainer and author had been working in the field of rehabilitation herself for 25 years, and was in her 18th year as President and CEO of Northern Lights Canada, a large vocational rehabilitation/case management company. Val will share her story in the narrative tradition of staying true to the events as she experienced them. She explains that for her, recovery meant becoming a new person something she calls the reorganization of self. Join Val at PCBIC 2012 for her presentation entitled Trauma, Rehabilitation and Recovery It Takes a Village.
Session Description: Twenty-one years ago, Lois McElravy was living a life she loved when a utility truck violently crashed into her car and shattered her promising future. Even though her situation felt hopeless, Lois never gave up trying. Twelve years post injury her brain function improved. Lois delivered her first keynote talk in 2005. Lois will motivate, inspire and entertain attendees at PCBIC 2012 with her playful sense of humor and personal stories. Her presentation entitled Navigating through the Complexities of Life and Brain Injury will leave participants believing you can do anything you set your mind to and explore how you can build your own village of support.
Registration Information
Take advantage of Early Bird rates until January 16, and save up to $200! Registration fees remain the same as last year and a daily attendance option has been added for 2012. Visit http://www.brainstreams. ca/conference for more information and to register today!
Thursday, February 16
Dr. Catherine Mateer, Associate Vice-President Academic Planning, the University of Victoria Session Title: Neuroplasticity, MRI and Recovery Session Description: Dr. Mateer, with the assistance of Dr. Ryan Darcy, will review their research on the impact of neuroplasticity in the brain injury recovery process featuring Capt. Trevor Greene as a case study.
Conference Inquiries
Please contact the Conference Secretariat, Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc. via phone at 1-604984-6448 or via email conference@brainstreams.ca with inquiries.
Friday, February 17
Lois McElravy, Keynote Speaker, Humor Expert, Brain Injury Thriver, President of Lessons from Lois Session Title: Navigating through the Complexities of Life and Brain Injury
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Dont let your brain injury define you. You are still you your essence is still here and yes, life is different, but it can be good. You are a deserving being who can continue to contribute to society in a meaningful way. Remember it was the tortoise who won the race!
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Heads Up
SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY SOSBIS provides the following services: Case Management, Psychosocial Recreation, Peer Support Cognitive Enhancement, Family Support, Stroke Recovery Support, Education, Personal Support, Womens Support and Prevention and Education. For more information, visit www.sosbis.com TRI-CITIES BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP As months have gone by, Tri-Cities Brain Injury Support Group continues to have its meetings every 1st Thursday of each month from 2 - 4 pm. At our meetings, friends get together and discuss interesting topics and do fun activities. We meet at the Coquitlam Public Library - Poirier Branch on 575 Poirier Street. For more information, please contact Sandi Caverly at 604916-5027 or stcaverly@shaw.ca or Martin Granger at martin_granger2007@hotmail.com. New members are welcome! VICTORIA BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY VBIS offers individual and group programs to survivors and their support system. Programs offered include: Peer Support, ABI 101, Coping Skills, Personal Enhancement, Creative Arts, a Family Support Group and Education & Awareness seminars to community groups. For more information call 250-598-9339 or visit www.vbis.ca.
BULKLEY VALLEY BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION (BVBIA) BVBIA offers case management services, and assistance with accessing rehabilitation programs, one-onone emotional support, family support, and social and recreational activities. For more information, call 250877-7723. CAMPBELL RIVER HEAD INJURY SUPPORT SOCIETY CRHISS provides education, advocacy, support, and fellowship. For more information, call 250-287-4323. COMOX VALLEY HEAD INJURY SOCIETY (CVHIS) CVHIS hosts a weekly drop in luncheon for a nominal cost to survivors and their families. For more information, call 250-334-9225 or visit, www.cvheadinjury.com FRASER VALLEY BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION FVBIA offers programs, drop-in sessions and support groups. For more information on FVBIA, call 604-5571913 or (toll free) 1-866-557-1913 or email info@fvbia.org. KAMLOOPS BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION KBIA offers many services and programs, including case coordination and life skills support. For more information, call at 250-372-1799. NANAIMO BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY NBIS offers rehabilitation and case management services, disability benefits assistance, and workshops focusing on issues ranging from trauma recovery to life skills strategies and anger management. For more information, call 250-753-5600 or visit their website at www.nbid.ca. POWELL RIVER BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY PRBIS www.braininjurysociety.ca provides support and services for persons with acquired brain injury, spouses, family members and caregivers included. For more information, call 604-485-6065 or toll free 1-866499-6065.
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Reflections
By Janelle Breese Biagioni
I never came upon any of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking.
~Einstein
People often think of meditation as some form of way-out there activity. It isnt. Meditation is a wonderful way to relax, to help you get focussed and to quiet the chatter in your mind. I have dabbled in meditation over the years and when I allow myself the time to do it, I really enjoy it. I have friends who have developed a daily practice of meditation and they garner tremendous benefits from it. I admit getting my mind quiet is a challenge and when I first started meditating, I often fell asleep. Thats okay. I dont usually fall asleep now, but rather go into a deep relaxing state. Learning to just sit, relax and allowing myself the time to do this has been the most difficult for me. I tend to be a person who goes, goes and goes, rarely allowing myself any downtime. Thats not healthy. Here are some simple tips to help you get started meditating: Find a quiet place with no distractions. Turn off telephones and the television. Play some soft instrumental music quietly in the background. Light a candle and/or place essential oils nearby to enjoy a beautiful fragrance. Find a comfortable chair to sit upright in; shift your weight so you can settle in for at least 10 15 minutes. Decide on your purpose for meditating. Do you want to relax? Do you need to gain clarity? Do you need to quiet the mind?
Close your eyes and relax your body beginning at your toes and slowly moving up to your head. Begin breathing mindfully slowly breathe in and then out, focussing on your breath as you take air in and as you release. As you breathe in gently, you can silently say something like I breathe in (joy, goodness, or happiness) and (as you breathe out) I release (stress, unhappiness or sadness). Just keep breathing in and out and repeating this as it will help you to stop other thoughts from taking over. Other thoughts will drift into your mind. You will think about chores that need to be done, appointments or other stuff that takes up your day. When that happens, silently tell yourself Thank you for the reminder and then go back to focussing on your breathing. This takes great discipline and is not something accomplished overnight. Practice, practice, practice. Before opening your eyes, take a big breath in and let it out. Slowly begin to move your body, gently stretching and changing positions. You can resume your day at this point. Or for further exploration and relaxation, journal about the mediation for the day or use coloured markers to create a drawing of your thoughts and insights.
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