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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external blow to the head results in an alteration of brain function. These changes in brain function may range from “mild” with short-term consequences to “serious” with permanent injury and impairment. Such trauma may be accompanied by a wide variety of physical (e.g., seizures), cognitive (e.g., inhibition, working memory), affective (e.g., emotional dysregulation), and behavioral (e.g., impulsivity) impairments that have significant implications for the impacted individual, his or her family, and society as a whole. In many instances, these associated deficits and limitations increase the likelihood of mental health services being accessed and utilized. This training is designed for mental health and substance use treatment professionals who want to gain a greater awareness and understanding of TBI with the goal of improving intake, screening, communication, and treatment and discharge planning processes. Other related topics such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), adaptive functioning, alexithymia, anger, violence, and aggression, anosognosia, apathy, attentional and concentration impairments, confabulation, empathy, executive function, fatigue, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), risk taking behaviors, rumination, sleep disturbances, social adjustment problems, substance misuse, suicidality, Theory of Mind (ToM), and victimization will be discussed throughout this training. Empirically-based research findings and case study examples will be highlighted throughout this training.

CE's pending

Training Objectives:

1. Learn about common classifications of TBI and its related definition features

2. Develop a working understanding of TBI and its associated emotional, behavioral, social, and physical health consequences

3. Review existing empirically based literature examining TBI and its impact on mental health and substance abuse treatment settings

4. Explore the role of co-occurring conditions including trauma, substance use, and other psychiatric disorders among client populations impacted by TBI

5. Describe appropriate communication, screening, and intervention options appropriate for clients and families impacted by TBI

According to HeadWay, the brain injury association, there were 531 admissions per 100,000 of the population for brain injuries, based on UK hospital admissions in 2016/2017.

With this talk, you will learn more about brain injury, awareness and resources, what the impacts are, how to support a person with brain injury and where to find help and support.

Who should attend

• People who have had brain injury
• Family members of people who have had a brain injury
• Professionals who work with people with brain injuries
• Community members

Topics will include:

• What is brain injury
• Rehabilitation
• Awareness and resources
• Where to go and how to find support
• How to understand someone with a disability caused by a brain injury

We will have a Q&A and networking towards the end of the session.

Guest speakers to be confirmed.

TBI across the spectrum from concussion to severe TBI. No brain injury is too mild or too severe to lose hope.

The WV Virtual Traumatic Brain Injury conference is hosted by disability partners across the state including the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities, WVU Division of Occupational Therapy, WVU Division of Physical Therapy, HealthWorks, Disability Rights of WV and WV Division of Rehabilitation Services.

The two day conference will provide opportunities for people with TBI and caregivers/family members of people with TBI, as well as professionals to attend sessions on best practices for serving individuals with TBIs. Topics include creative therapy, return to learn, communication strategies post TBI, and concussion management.

CEU's will be available for social work, educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nursing, counseling, and certified brain injury specialists.

The TBI 101 training is designed for professionals working with youth (and adults), parents and caregivers of survivors of brain injury, and any interested community members!

This overview virtual training will include basic information on acquired brain injuries including types, incidence, prevalence, and leading causes. Based on understanding brain-behavior relationships, we will review signs and symptoms of brain injury and discuss impacts in the classroom. Focus will be on formal and informal assessments to identify assets/deficits due to injury and appropriate academic strategies to support the student in the classroom and community. The adult education format will be lecture, dialogue, Q&A, and presentation.

All materials are provided for this course including PPT handouts, activity sheets and resources.

A total of 6 contact hours for professional development/continuing education units.

IMPORTANT: This live, virtual training has been split into TWO days and each day is 3.5 hours with a 30 minute break 90 minutes into the session. You will need to attend both days of training to get a spot for this course. Attendance is REQUIRED to receive certificate of completion for professional development.

Dates are: Monday, February 1st and Monday February 8th, 2021.

Times: BOTH DAYS are from 1:00pm-4:30pm AZ Time (Mountain Standard Time) (please be advised of the time zone).

The TBI 101 training is designed for professionals working with youth (and adults), parents and caregivers of survivors of brain injury, and any interested community members!

This overview virtual training will include basic information on acquired brain injuries including types, incidence, prevalence, and leading causes. Based on understanding brain-behavior relationships, we will review signs and symptoms of brain injury and discuss impacts in the classroom. Focus will be on formal and informal assessments to identify assets/deficits due to injury and appropriate academic strategies to support the student in the classroom and community. The adult education format will be lecture, dialogue, Q&A, and presentation.

All materials are provided for this course including PPT handouts, activity sheets and resources.

A total of 6 contact hours for professional development/continuing education units.

IMPORTANT: This live, virtual training has been split into TWO days and each day is 3.5 hours with a 30 minute break 90 minutes into the session. You will need to attend both days of training to get a spot for this course. Attendance is REQUIRED to receive certificate of completion for professional development.

Dates are: Monday, February 1st and Monday February 8th, 2021.

Times: BOTH DAYS are from 1:00pm-4:30pm AZ Time (Mountain Standard Time) (please be advised of the time zone).

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