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Ihavebeendoingalotofthinking/researchingaroundanewnamefor ournewsletterandmakingsureitisourown!Icameacrosstheword Cognosco.ItcomesfromthewordcognitionorcognitiveandinLatinit means:Iknow,Ithinkitreallyencompasseswhatwearedoingwiththis printmaterial! FromWikipedia:Thewordcognitioncomesfrom theLatinverbcognosco(con'with'+gnsc'know'),itself aloanwordfromtheAncientGreekverbgnsko""meaning'I know'(noun:gnsis""=knowledge),sobroadly,'toconceptualize' or'torecognize'. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognition Myhopeisthatyoucometoknow BrainCareCentrethroughthispublication andIencourageyoutosendmeyour feedbackonthenewtitle. Sincerely. EditorInChief, AndreaCarrollPapirny

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TheBoardiscontinuingtoplanandprepareforstrategic planningforBCC.TheopportunitiesandtheneedforBCCinthecommunityis signicantandwewanttomakesurethatBCCisabletoreachouttothepeoplethat needthedierentservicesoered. Iwouldliketothankallofthepeoplethatvolunteeredforthe BCCcasino.ThisisanimportantfundraisingeventforBCCandweareso gratefulforyoursupport. Lastly,wewouldliketowelcomeanewmembertoourBoard,Nancy Cumming.NancycomestotheBCCBoardwithlotsofexperience,including servingontheGlenroseRehabilitationHospitalFoundationBoardofDirectors. WeareexcitedtohaveNancyjointheBCCBoardandlookforwardtohavingher aspartoftheteam.

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Brain Care Centre Staff Directory >>>

ExecutiveDirector OperationsManager OceCoordinator ManagerofClientServices&Contracts ManagerofServiceCoordination/Education/Research ServiceCoordinator ServiceCoordinator ServiceCoordinator ServiceCoordinator ServiceCoordinator OccupationalTherapist LeadSupportFacilitator/Counsellor SupportFacilitator/Counsellor CommunityLivingCoordinator ProgramAssistant VolunteerCoordinator EventsCoordinator Service/SupportCoordinator.CAPCC ServiceCoordinator Dr.GarnetCummings LouiseJensen ShamimKhanbhai MikeRyan CarolynBiron BarbBaerPillay AshleyBrosda JulieHanson JaimieLylyk MadisonSteele StephanieSilva TeresaLaRocqueWalker LisaBaranieski JeanRoy MitchellTokarak JanineTremblay AndreaCarrollPapirny TannisArsenault LauraSee Ext30 Ext12 Ext10 Ext24 Ext19 Ext16 Ext22 Ext29 Ext13 Ext14 Ext36 Ext23 Ext15 Ext26 Ext33 Ext25 Ext28 gcummings@braincarecentre.com admin@braincarecentre.com Shamim@braincarecentre.com mike@braincarecentre.com carolyn@braincarecentre.com barb@braincarecentre.com ashley@braicnarecentre.com julie@braincarecentre.com jaimie@braincarecentre.com madison@braincarecentre.com stephanie@braincarecentre.com teresa@braincarecentre.com lisa@braincarecentre.com jean@braincarecentre.com mitchell@braincarecentre.com Janine@braincarecentre.com events@braincarecentre.com

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Dealingwiththeinvisibleinjuries InAlberta,thereareabout5,000new
ByMadeleineSmith,Volunteer Edmonton Followinghisaccident,myunclelooked thesame,hadhisusualpleasantsmile andhugbuttherewassomethingthat wasprofoundlydierentabouthim thatIjustcouldntputmyngeron. AfterspeakingwithJanineTremblay, thevolunteercoordinatorwiththe BrainCareCentre,Iunderstoodexactly whatshemeantwhenshesharedthat braininjuriesaretheinvisibleinjuries. Asaresult,theimpactisdicultto reconcilebecauseoutward appearancesdonotaccuratelyreect therealityofthecognitiveand emotionalchanges. Makingthingsevenmorecomplicated isthatoneindividualcanhithisorher headintheexactsameplaceas anotherpersonandhavedierent symptoms! Tremblayalsoexplainedthatfollowing abraininjurythereisextensivesupport inthehospital. headinjurycasesrequiringmedical attentioneveryyearwithbetween1,071 Thiscanincludeworkingoutatthe and1,429Albertansrequiring gym,groceryshopping,goingfora rehabilitationservicesperyear. walkandjustgettingoutforacoeeto Twothirdsofallpersonswhosustaina ghtagainstisolation. braininjuryareundertheageof30, withincidentsbeingtwotimesgreater Thebenetstotheclientsare signicant,butalsocanprovidea formales. neededbreakforthecaregiversor Theimpactisextensiveinthelivesofall signicantothersintheclientslife. involvedandcantouchtheirnancial, Tremblaysharedthatthesevolunteer intellectual,social,emotionaland rolesareexcellentforstudentswhoare generalhealth. seekingthepracticalexperiencethat FortunatelytheBrainCareCentreisa willenrichtheirpostsecondary leaderforexcellenceinbraincarewith education. avisionandmissiontodefylimitations Volunteersarealwayswelcomedin fortheirclients. otherareasincludingonlinevolunteers Theyservepeopleinthegreater whocanuseordeveloptheirskillsas Edmontonareaandalsocommunities writers,editorsandgraphicdesigners. westofthecity:DraytonValley,Edson, Eventvolunteerscanparticipateintheir HintonandJasper. upcomingcasinoJan.23and24,or helpwiththeannualfallfundraising Twothirdsofallpersons gala. whosustainabraininjury Ocevolunteershavetheopportunity areundertheageof30,with tohelpwithreceptionwhileeducation incidentsbeingtwotimes ambassadorspromoteandinform greaterformales. abouthelmetuseandconcussion safetyjusttwoofmanyareasof Theycoordinateservicesfor individuals,oerasupportfacilitation informationandcommunityawareness program,andassistclientsandfamilies oered. participateindailyactivitiesthatmost ofustakeforgranted.

Onceanindividualmovesonto rehabilitation,supportcontinues,butit decreasesovertimetothepointthat whenpeoplereturntotheiroldlife withmanagingcognitivechangesafter Finally,theboardofdirectorsis muchofthatsupporthasdiminished; braininjury. essentialtotheorganizationand theyhavechangedandthosearound providesimportantandvaluable themhavetoadaptinprofoundways. Theyalsooercomprehensive,upto dateinformationrelatedtobraininjury volunteeropportunities. Insomecaseslikemyuncles therecanbeabreakdownofsignicant andcommunityresourcesthroughtheir Ifyouareinterestedinprovidingyour educationprograms. relationshipsandsupportsystems. timetosupportthevitalworkofthe BrainCareCentre,pleasecontact Thevolunteeropportunitiesatthe Itturnedouthewasaverydierent BrainCareCentresupportandbuildon JanineTremblayat manfollowinghisinjury,hismarriage theirprofessionalclientservice janine@braincarecentre.comorcall endedandhisrelationshipswithhis approachthatfocusesonenabling 7804777575. children,friendsandbusiness clientstoparticipateinthecommunity associateschangeddramaticallyas andlivealifeasindependentlyas well. possible. Overthelast40years,braininjuries havebecomeasignicantmedicaland Leisurecompanionvolunteersare incrediblyimportantinthisworkas societalconcern. theyprovidethesupportforclientsto
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In Memorium >>>

BABKA,ElkeGunda sisterinlawMarion OnDecember5,2012 TopfstedtofBerlin. ElkeBabkapassedaway ACelebrationofElke's peacefullyattheageof Lifewillbeheldon Wednesday,December 72yearsatthe 12,2012 UniversityofAlberta at1:00p.m.atEagles Hospital. VisionFellowshipof Elkeispredeceasedby Edmonton,986184 theloveofherlifeand Avenue.Donationsin soulmateKlaus,who passedawaythreeyears memoryofElkemaybe madetoParkinson's ago.Sheissurvivedby SocietyofAlberta. familyinGermany,and hadaspecial relationshipwithher

DELANEY,KevinJames SuddenlyonSaturday,December 29,2012,KevinDelaneypassed awaypeacefullyathomeatthe ageof29years. Kevinissurvivedbyhisparents JimandMonica;sisterand brotherinlaw,Jaelynand Andrew;nephews,EthanandEli; lovingance,DanaeOpio;aswell asextendedfamilyinWinnipeg andCalgary.Hewillbemissedby hismanyfriendswhowillmiss hislaughandsmile. Hewaspredeceasedbyhis

grandparents,JackandFlorence Delaney;AnneandHoward DamanWillemsandbestfriend, ChrisThompson. MemorialServiceThursday, January10at4:00p.m.at GlenwoodFuneralHome,south ofWyeRoadonrangeRoad232 inSherwoodPark. Inlieuofowersdonationsmay bemadetoSTARSorthe EdmontonHumaneSociety. Tosendcondolencespleasevisit www.glenwoodmemorial.com

NetworksNews>>>
Networks Ac vity Centre Society is a nonprot organiza on that provides support for social and recrea onal ac vi es to survivors of brain injury and stroke. We are very excited about all of the great programs being oered at the Centre. Whether you are interested in crea ve wri ng, art, tness, sewing, or you just want to have a coee and a game of pool, this is the place for you. If you would like one of our calendars and/or newsle er, please contact our oce at 7804743363. Our Spring Fling pub night and silent auc on will be held on Saturday March 23rd, 2013 at Finnagans Bar, Bistro and Billiards 13560 Fort Road, Edmonton. Tickets are $10 and youll receive a complimentary hiball or 12 oz. dra . Doors open at 7pm and the silent auc on will go throughout the night as well as some 50/50 draws. Please contact Networks for ckets. If you would like to donate to our cause we are s ll looking for silent auc on items (the more the merrier.) All proceeds of this night will go to purchasing new tables and chairs for the Centre.

StrokeRecoveryAssociationofEdmonton: Hadastroke?TheStrokeRecoveryAssociationof EdmontonmeetsatNetworksActivityCentre(#214 BonnieDoonShoppingCentre)thelastMondayofevery monthat7:00pmtogivestrokesurvivorsthe opportunitytomeetandsharetheirexperiences.We wouldlovetoseeyouandalwayswelcomenew members! Ourupcomingmeetings: UpcomingMeetingsare; MondayFebruary25thSandraLarge(Psychologistfrom theGlenrose)discussingemotionalrecoveryfollowing stroke. MondayMarch25thOpenmicandKaraokeNight!The oorisopenforeveryonetoshare,singorjustsitback andwatchtheaction.

Exploring Grief and Loss through the Expressive Arts: A Pilot Program at BCC>>>
byTeresaLaRocqueWalker,SupportFacilitator/Counsellor Thereisexcitementintheair! cyclicalgrievingcanbeverynormal. beenassociatedwithbraininjury. notniteandwheretheindividual anindividualworkingthroughgrief reminderofwhotheywereandwho
AsapilotprogramforBrain CareCentre,theExpressive ArtsGriefandLossTherapy Grouphasthepotentialto reachouttoabroadrange ofBCCsclientele; individualswhostruggle withgriefandloss, individualsforwhom aphasiacreateslanguage barrierstoselfexpression

studyartworkwhichdepictsthe artistsexperiencesofgriefandloss. Thegroupmembersareinvitedto ownexperiencesofloss,oftheir visionofthebridgebetweentheir oldselfandtheirnewnormal self.Groupmembershavenotedthat thisexperiencehasallowedthemto expressemotionsthattheyhave dicultyaddressinganddening. Thenalartthemedprojectisa resiliencebox.Insidethebox clientsplacepictureswhichrepresent theirlosses;theoutsideoftheboxis thenusedtocreateacollageofthose imagesofhopeandresilience. JaneSutherland,volunteerandmusic specialist,leadsthemusicthemed sectionsofthegroup.Group memberslistentoclassicaland contemporarymusicalpieceswhich theartistscreatedtoexpress emotionsoflossandsadness,and alternatelythatexpressjoyandhope. Facilitatorsinvitegroupmembersto

Tentativestrokesofapencil,asplash Thetermambiguouslosshasalso ofpaint,agiggleassomeonehears thesofttonesofthexylophone,the focusedattentionofaclient beginningtoexploreimagesofbrain injuryandhopethroughacamera programatBrainCareCentrethis spring.Thisprogram,ExploringGrief andLossthroughtheExpressiveArts, usesthesemediatoassistindividuals withbraininjuryinexploringthe challengingemotionswhichprevent themfrommovingforwardintheir recovery.Griefandlossarecommon themesamongthoseaectedby acquiredbraininjury(ABI)and traumaticbraininjury(TBI).These lossesinclude,butarenotlimitedto employment,income,personal autonomy,selfidentity,familyand friends;losseswhicharecumulative andongoing.Aseachpersonmoves throughtheirjourneytowards recovery,theyexperienceahostof emotionsassociatedwithgriefand loss. Intheliterature,thestagesofgrief,as proposedbyElizabethKublerRoss (1969)involvenumbness,shock, anger,bargaining,depression,and ultimatelyacceptance.More contemporarymodelsofthegrief processportrayacyclicalpath,in whichanindividualmayexperience revisittheseemotionalstages throughouttheirgriefprocess.For individualswithbraininjury,such theyhavebecome.Formany, revisitingtheseremindersisa challengingandlifelongprocess.By exploringtheseemotionsand examiningtheireect,thepilot ExpressiveArtsGriefandLoss TherapyGroupcanassistBCCclients. Clientswillbesupportedtomove forward,defylimitationsandcreatea newnormalwhichispartofthe griefprocess. Duringtherapyinanexpressivearts group,membersareinvitedto exploretheiremotionsrelatedtoloss throughdierentartisticmediums. comprisedofthreesessionseachof art,musicandphotography.Inthe artthemedgroups,groupmembers

Ambiguouslossesarethosewhichare createvariousworksdepictingtheir canbelostbutalsopresent.For safespaceandultimatelytheir

lensTheseareallpartofanewpilot afterbraininjury,thereisaconstant

thosestagesinlessdenedwaysand TheexpressiveartsgroupatBCCis

experimentwithvariousinstrumentstorecreatesoundstheyassociatewithgrief,loss, hopeandjoy.Asgroupmemberscreatetheirownmusic,theirexperiencesassistthem inexploringtheirownpathstowardsrecovery.Groupmembersareinvitedtobringin musicoftheirchoosing,tosharethemusicwhichtheyusetoexpressandunderstand emotionsassociatedwithhopeandloss.Throughsharing,groupmemberscanconnect witheachother,andfeelsupportedintheirownpersonaljourney.Throughthemusic themedsessions,groupmembershavetheopportunitytocreateamusicaljourney mirroringtheircollectiveexperienceoflifeafterbraininjury,culminatinginan expressionoftheirplaceonthepathtorecovery. ThephotographycomponentoftheExpressiveArtsGriefandLossTherapyGroupisco facilitatedbylongtimecaregiverandvolunteer,MuftyMathewson.Muftybringsunique giftsofbothphotographicandrsthandexperienceofthischallengingjourney.Muftys daughter,whoacquiredabraininjurymanyyearsago,hasledMuftytoherown explorationoftheseprocessesthroughthelensofhercamera.Groupmembersare givensomebasicknowledgeaboutphotographyandthenexploretopicssuchascolour, darkandlight,composition,thefourelementsandmetaphoricalrepresentationsofloss andofhope.Groupmembersthenbegintocaptureimagesoftheirownexperiencesof livingwithbraininjury.Throughthelensoftheircameras,groupmembershavetheopportunitytoponderandfocuson theirownperceptionsofwhatbraininjuryhasmeanttothem. Throughthecollectivelensofthegroup,clientsareinvitedtoshare andexploreimagesofhopeandresilienceintheirownlives, capturingforevertheirownunderstandingoftheuniquejourney theyareon. AsapilotprogramforBrainCareCentre,theExpressiveArtsGrief andLossTherapyGrouphasthepotentialtoreachouttoabroad rangeofBCCsclientele;individualswhostrugglewithgriefand loss,individualsforwhomaphasiacreateslanguagebarrierstoself expression,andthoseindividualswhoseekfurtherinsightsinto deningselfidentityandcreatingthatnewnormal.BCCsslogan, DefyLimitations!encouragesclientstoovercomebarriersto healthycoping,andtocreatethehealthyandresilientlifethey seek.Thisgrouphasthecapacitytoopendoors,fosterinsight,and empowersclientstomoveforwardinnewandhealthyways.

References Boss, P. (1999). Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief. Boston: MA. Harvard University Press. Gilbertson, S. & Aldridge, D. (2008). Music Therapy and Traumatic Brain Injury: a Light on a Dark Night. Philadelphia: PA. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Kubler-Ross, E. (1969). On Death and Dying. New York: NY. Scribner. Thaut, M. H. & McIntosh, G. C. (2010). How Music Helps Heal the Injured Brain: Therapeutic Use Crescendos Thanks to Advances in Brain Science. Online Journal article available at: http://dana.org/news/ cerebrum/detain.aspx?id=26122

Host Your Own Third Party Event >>>

WhatareThirdPartyEvents? Raes:Setupprizesorincentivesandholdaraefora chancetowinthingslikeadayo,companyswagor ThirdPartyEventsareorganizedbycommunitygroups(e.g. products,freelunch,oranyotheritems.Or,holda50/50 schoolgroups,unionsorcorporations)tohelpraisefunds drawthatcandenitelygiveyoutheextrapushyouneed necessaryforBrainCareCentretooperateourprogramsto toreachyourfundraisingobjective. helpensurethateverypersonwithanacquiredbraininjury Auctions:Hostasilentorliveauctionatyournextevent, getstheassistanceandresourcestheyneed. meetingorinyouroceandhavepeoplebidonitemsin AThirdPartyFundraisingEventisanyactivitybyanon aliatedgrouporindividualwhereBrainCareCentrehas noduciaryresponsibilityandlittleornostainvolvement. However,wewillsupportyouandyoureventasmuchas possibletohelpitbeasuccess. supportofBrainCareCentre. eg.donatedgoods,vacations,art,furniture,handmade goods,quilts,services,cateredmeals. OtherGalas/Parties:Essentiallyaticketedeventwhere proceedsaredirectedtoBrainCareCentre. eg.blacktiedinner,concert,gardentour,artshow, Thepurposeofthislististoprovideyourgroupwith guidelinesandsuggestionsonly.BeCreative!Theeventis whatyoumakeit! MatchingGift:Beforeyouorganizeanyeventapproach youremployertoseeiftheyhaveamatchinggiftprogram. Amatchinggiftisacharitablegiftmadetowardanonprot organizationbyamatchingdonor(e.g.,anemployer)under theprovisionthatanoriginaldonor(e.g.,anemployee)rst makesagifttowardthatorganization.Manyemployers sponsormatchinggiftprogramsandwillmatchany charitablecontributionsmadebytheiremployees.Thisisa greatwaytodoubleyourfundraisingeorts! HolidayParty:IsyourocehostingaHolidayPartythis year?ConsidermakingBrainCareCentreyourcharitable partnerandaskingemployeestomakeadonationinlieuof aSecretSanta.Orconsidermakingonelargerdonationon behalfofyourorganizationinsteadofindividualgiftsthis year.Oftencompanieswillconsidermatchingaportionof thedonationsmade,sosetaFundraisingGoalof$1000or moreandstartaholidaydrive.Celebrateyoursuccessat yourHolidayParty. Athons:AlmostanyactivitycanbemadeintoanAThon. Getparticipantstoraisepledgesandsignupforany numberofathonappropriateactivities. eg.walk,skip,read,bike,dance,knit,swim,bowl,skate, aerobics. performanceofaplay,BBQbeachparty,boatcruise,theme party,dressrehearsalperformance,foodfair,gala premiere,dance,celebrityluncheon,talentshow. SportingEventsandTournaments:Hostasportsgameor tournamentwithanentrancefee,orhaveparticipantsraise moneytoparticipate.SplitthepotordonateitalltoBrain CareCentre! eg.baseballgame,footballgame,golftournament,tennis tournament,shingderby,pokertournament,pingpong/ pool/billiards/dartstournament,soccertournament. OtherIdeas: BBQ BakeSale HeadShaving Loonie/TwoonieDrive CarWash/PetWash ArtsandCraftssale/show Automaticpaycheck contributions Raiseaset$amounttomakeyourboss/principaldo something:eg.dressup,makelunchfortheteam,etc.

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ServiceCoordination:BrainCareCentre aboutbraininjury,introductionto coordinatesservicesforindividuals (aged18orolder)andfamilieswhoare copingstrategiesandeducational resources,and/orreferraltocommunity informationandregistration.

LifeSkillClasses

aectedbybraininjury.Ourservicearea resources.Forthoseneedingadditional UnderstandingBrainInjury:Thisfour notonlyincludesthegreaterEdmonton supportinbuildingnewskillsinthe sessioncourseisdesignedtooer informationtoindividualswithacquired regionbutalsocommunitieswestofthe community,ServiceCoordinatorscan braininjurywhoareinterestedin cityincludingDraytonValley,Edson, referindividualstotheSupportsfor learningmoreaboutthebrain,brain HintonandJasper.Duringtheintake CommunityLivingService(SCLS). injuryandstrategiesforpositiveliving. meeting,theServiceCoordinatorand OccupationalTherapy:Our theclientidentifyareasofneedinwhich rehabilitationprofessionalsassistclients SelfEsteem:Thiscourseusesproven serviceprovisionwillberequired.The cognitivetechniquestohelpindividuals andfamilieswithmanagingcognitive outcomeoftheintakemeetingisto learnhowtocontroltheselfcritical changesafterbraininjury.Focusison formulateanIndividualServicePlan enablingparticipationinthecommunity innervoiceandbuildupahealthysense (ISP)whichservestoassistpeoplewith ofselfworth.Youwillleavethisfour andindependenceinlife.Therapists injurytoconnectwithcommunity sessioncoursewithusefulskillsthatcan meetindividuallywithparticipantsto easilybeappliedtoyourdaytodaylife resourcesandservices.Somecommon setgoalsandworkonskilldevelopment andstrategiestousewhenyouface goalareasinclude: andapplyingstrategiesinreallife situationsinwhichyoursenseofself Housing situations.Goalareasmayincludeusing worthischallenged. Financial publictransit,selfcareskillsandmore. EectiveCommunication:Thiscourse Formalassessmentshelpstacreate Education willdiscusshowbraininjurycanaect tailoredplanswithclients.Theseinclude Health communicationandsocialskills.Youwill independentlivingskills,cognitive Vocation learnabouttypesofcommunication, ability,generalability,memory, Cognitivestrategies eectivelistening,andperspective vocationalinterest,socialand taking.Practicalstrategiesforconict Physicalhealth communicationskills,andperformance resolutionandassertivenesswillbe Adjustmentsupport indomesticactivities.Referralto taughtandpracticedinthis6class Socialskillstraining communityrehabilitationservicescan course. bemadethroughaBrainCareCentre Coexistingdiagnoses ServiceCoordinator. ExecutiveFunctioning:Thiscourse Advocacy oerspracticalstrategiesforplanning, SupportFacilitation:Tofurtherenhance Information&Education:BrainCare problemsolving,attention,goalsetting, andsupportanISP,BrainCareCentre Centreoerscomprehensive,upto anddecisionmaking.Participantswill oersaSupportFacilitationprogram. dateinformationrelatedtotheeectof alsodevelopawarenessoftheir Thisserviceincludesonetoone braininjuryonindividuals,familiesand strengthsandareasforimprovementin counsellingsessionsdesignedtoassist thecommunity.Pleasecontactthe thisinteractivecourse. individuals,couplesandfamilieswith oceforinformationonhowto Memory&Attention:Thisclassoers discoveringandutilizingresourcesand arrangeaneducationsession. theopportunitytolearnpractical strategiesformaximizingwellnessafter braininjury.Thisprocessmayincludea reviewofintakeinformation,identifying personalstrengthsandneedsfor support,goalsetting,andinformation BrainBasics:AnEveningofEducation andUnderstandingisacourseoered oncepermonth.PleasecontactBrain CareCentresOceCoordinatorfor strategiesformanagingmemoryand attentionconcernsafterbraininjury. Participantswillsetgoalsandreceive supportforapplyingstrategiesto everydaylife.

Groups WomensGroup:Focusesonissues

opportunitiesfordiscussion.Comeand andmostotherpersonalelectronic joinusforalivelyhourandahalfof devices. GroupclassesincludeFacebook,Skype, InternetSafetyandIdentityTheft. PleasecontactJean,CommunityLiving Coordinatorat7804777575ext.26for moreinformation. ClassesandSupportGroupsareoered toindividualswithbraininjury. (BrainBasicsandCaregiversGroupare oeredtocaregiversofpeopleliving withBrainInjury.) PREREGISTRATIONand/oran ASSESSMENTISREQUIREDforall groupsandclassesoeredatBrainCare Centre. Spaceislimitedsopleaseregisterearly. Datesmaybesubjecttochange. Pleaseseethecalendarforspecic dates.

relatedtowomen,healthandwellness, learninganddiscussion.Snacks provided! andprovidesopportunitiesforpeer support.Membersofthisgroupwill havetheopportunitytoexplorethe manysuccessesandchallenges associatedwithlivingwithbraininjury. MensGroup:Apeersupportgroupfor adultmaleswithacquiredbraininjury. Thisgroupfocusesonissuesrelatedto healthandwellness,changingroles, employmentissuesaswellasthegrief andlossassociatedwithbraininjury. YoungAdultGroups:TheYoungAdult Groups(YAG)areforyoungadults betweentheagesof18and30.These groupsfocusonsupport,personal growthandcommunityinclusion.In collaborationwithNetworksActivity Centre,thesegroupsincludea recreationalcomponent. CaregiversGroup:Thisgroupis designedforcaregiverswhoare providingsupporttosomeonewhohas sustainedabraininjury.Peersupportis encouragedtoassistcaregiversin developingastrongersenseoftheir abilitytocopeandfeelconnectedwith othersexperiencingsimilarchallenges. SubstanceUseandBrainInjuryGroup (SUBI):A10weeksupportgroupfor individualsstrugglingwithaddiction andbraininjury.

Workshops
TimeManagement:Participants whosetimemanagementskillshave beenaectedbyabraininjurywilllearn newstrategiesandtechniquesto improvetheircurrenttime managementsystemsaswellasnew systemsasneeded. StressManagement:Thisworkshop willdiscussthenatureofstressand introducestrategiesforpreventingand managingstressinyourdaytodaylife. Nutrition:Learnaboutgoodnutrition, assessyoureatinghabits,learntoread labelsandpreparedelicioushealthy meals. ExpressiveArtTherapy:This groupusesart,musicand photographyasmediumsto helpclientsworkthrough issuessurroundinggriefand loss. AnxietyandWorry:This groupoersstrategiesto helpclientsdevelopmore eectivecopingskills.

ElectronicDevices Assistance

DraytonValleyBIGroup FirstandThirdMondayofeachmonth @Mitchs #102434150Street 1:00pm3:00pm EdsonSupportGroup FirstandthirdWednesdayofeachmonth @BrainCareCentreEdsonoce 52450Street 1:00pm3:00pm Formoreinformationonthesegroupsor servicesprovidedin EdsonandDraytonValley pleasecontactBrainCareCentre TollFreeat18667127560.

ClubCONNECTCommunicationGroup: CommunityLivingProgram Thisgrouppromotespeerconnection, Computertrainingand11 healthylivingandprovides assistancewithiPhone,iPad,

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Upcoming Events >>>

JUNEISBrainInjuryAwarenessMonth(BIAM):Building CapabilitiesafterBrainInjury/Stroke BrainCareCentreBIAMKicko Breakfast May31,20137:00am9:00am RamadaConferenceCentreEdmonton Address:11834KingswayNW, Edmonton,ABT5G3J5 BrainCareCentreBrunch June7,201311:00am1:00pm EdsonRecreationComplex Edson,AB Moredetailstofollow August2013BrainCareCentreInauguralGolf Tournament! August29,20138:00am2:00pm LewisEstatesClubCourse WeareexcitedtopresenttheinauguralBCCgolf tournamentinsupportofBrainCareCentreprogramming& supportservices!Ifyouareinterestedinparticipatinginor sponsoringthiseventplease DefyLimitationsGala November2013preparetobeamazed. Forsponsorship&marketingopportunitiespleasecontact Andrea. FormoredetailsonupcomingeventscontactAndrea, EventsCoordinatorat7804777575Ext28orviaemailat events@braincarecnetre.com
StayconnectedviaTwitterforallupcomingevents!@BrainCareCentre

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TipsforSuccess
Themostimportantwaytoensurethatyoureventissuc cessfulistoplancarefully.Startwithbrainstormingevent ideas,thendevelopaworkplanandsetdeadlinesfor taskstobeaccomplished.Alsoensurethatyourbudgetis realisticandkeepdetailedrecordsofyourexpenses. Makesureeveryoneknowswhattheyareresponsibleand accountablefor. Dontforgettopromoteyoureventandyourfundraising goals!Themorepeopleyougetinvolvedthemoremoney youcanraise.

For more information about other events happening throughout Edmonton for BIAM please go to our website at www.edmontonbiam.com

Areyouinterestedinhostinganevent?
Thirdpartyeventsareanimportantpartofourfundrais ingeortsandwelooktooursupporterstohelpusreach outtotheirnetworks,workplaces,andcommunity groupsinordertoreachourfundraisinggoals. ItiseasytosupportBrainCareCentrebyhostingyour ownthirdpartyevent,andthispackageincludesanum berofideasinordertohelpyougetstarted.Everylittle bithelpsandweappreciateyoureortstohelpusraise moneytocontinuetosupportpersonswithacquired braininjury. Onceyouhavedecidedwhattypeof eventyouwouldliketoholdplease contactAndreaPapirnyat events@braincarecentre.comor 7804777575ex.28orgotoour websitewww.braincarecentre.comanddownloadacopy ofourThirdPartyEventGuidelines.

Theres an APP for That!! >>>

byJean,CommunityLivingCoordinator Stress is a part of our busy lives and managing stress can be a challenge. The Breathe2Relax app is a great tool in helping provide informa on on the eects of stress and provides instruc on in breathing exercises. Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease ght or ight stress response. It can help with mood stabiliza on, anger control and anxiety. This is a free App. Try it out, this maybe the app for you.

Christmas Celebration >>>

InearlyDecemberBrainCareCentre,NetworksActivityCentre,and WJShostedthe2012AnnualChristmasParty,invitingclients, caregivers,andfamilytocomecelebratethefestiveseasonwiththe staofeachparticipatingorganization.Theeveningwasagreat successandenjoyedbyall.ThankstoNetworksPresidentDebbie Jackmanforbeingsuchawonderfulemceeandtoallourvolunteers whohelpedmaketheeveningrunsosmoothly.Specialthankstothe OldSconaHighSchoolBrainCareYouthforcomingtovolunteerand leadthecarolsinging,BrainAwarenessMovementforhelpinggive theroyaltreatmenttoourclients,andMadison,Kris,andTracyfor coordinatingtheeventoneachorganizationsbehalf. Wecouldnthavedoneitwithoutyou!

Edson News >>>

BIsupportgroupsarewellattendedinDraytonValleyand Edsonhappening2xpermonth;1stMondayand3rdMondayin DraytonValleyandtherstWedand3rdWedin Edson.Coordinatorshavebeenassistingclientswithwinter budgetsandChristmasexpenses. Wintermonthsbringssomechallengesfortransportationand supporthasbeenneededtogetclientstocrucial appointments.

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Volunteers Rock!!
EveryyearBrainCareCentrerecognizesoutstandingvolunteerachievementswiththeBCC VolunteerAwards.Beingthatthevolunteerprogramhasgrownandchangedsomuchoverthe pastyear,itisalmostimpossibleforourstatochooserecipientsonourown.Withthatsaid, weareaskingforyourhelpinnominatingvolunteersyouthinkdeservethecovetedBCC VolunteerAwards! Therearetwocategoriesinwhichavolunteercanbenominated: 1.OutstandingServicetoBrainCareCentreThisawardisintendedtorecognizeanindividualwhohasmadevolunteer contributionstoBrainCareCentreoverasustainedperiodoftimewhichcontributedpositivelytotheadvancementand imageofBrainCareCentre. 2.LeaderofTomorrowThisawardisintendedtorecognizeastudentwhohasmadeoutstandingvolunteer contributionstoBrainCareCentre,contributingtothebettermentoftheirfellowstudentsandtotheBrainCareCentre communityasawhole. BrainCareCentreisnowacceptingnominationsforthisyear'svolunteerawards.PleasecontactJanine (Janine@braincarecentre.com)formoredetailsandnominateadeservingvolunteertoday! TheDeadlineforsubmissionisApril1st,2013.

Theawardswillbeceremoniouslyhandedoutatourupcomingeventfor NationalVolunteerWeekApril21st27th.Staytunedformoredetails regardingtheevent!

ThankyouSOmuchtoourschoolgroups:

OldSconaHighSchoolBrainCareYouth (BCY) & BrainAwarenessMovement(BAM)

ForhelpinguswithourChristmas Celebration! Notonlydidtheyvolunteertheirtime,but BCYalsodonatedsomereallygreatgoody bagstoallourguests!

CasinoUpdate>>>>

OurBiannualCasinoFundraisertookplaceonJanuary23rdand24th,2013 despitethethreatofMotherNatureandhersnowstorms.Ithasbeen recordedthattheWednesdayoftheCasinohitrecordnumbers!!Weare soproudoftheamazingteamofvolunteerswehadworkingbothdays, andverythankfultoourGeneralManagerswhokeptmoraleupand everyonelaughingandsmiling. AHUGEThankyoutothefollowing:

GetConnected! Likeusonfacebook! www.facebook.com FollowusonTwitter @BrainCareCentre CheckoutourWebsite: www.braincarecentre.com

RyanBarry,StephanieBoldt,DavidBorgstrom,FaronCahoon, JasminChurko,KaitlinClu,TracyDesLaurier,EmilieDraper,Jackie Draper,DeanEaston,GaryGutscher,GraceLu,ShirleyHall,Hanhmi Huynh,SorenJensen,KelvinJones,Laura,KenLooten,Jeremy Maitland,CatMcDonald,BillMathewson,MuftyMathewson, NancyTran,MaureenOBrien,Olivia,JustinQuedado,Quentin Ranson,HanaRazga,MargaretRussell,NormanStrong, ShannonWood

Weappreciateyourtimeandeortsomuch!

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EveryyearBrainCareCentremustraisefundstosupplementtherevenuesobtainedthroughcontractsand
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PartneringwithBrainCareCentrewillgiveyouachancetobeapartofanyestablishedeventsorbeapartof
creatingsomethingnewandinnovative.BrainCareCentrehastwomajorannualevents:TheBrainCareCentre BreakfastthatkicksoBrainInjuryAwarenessMonthinJuneandtheBrainCareCentreCharityGalainthefall whichincludes:dinner,liveandsilentauctionsandakeynotepresentationhighlightingtheissuesoftodayand howBrainCareCentreisthesolution!Spreadthroughouttheyearareseveralcommunityeventsthatprovide educationandawarenessabouttheissuesofbraininjuryandwhatBrainCareCentreisdoingtohelp.Brain CareCentreiswilingtoacceptsponsorshipbymeansofinkinddonationsorcashdonations.Bothmethods counttowardsthesponsorshiplevels. CorporatePlatinumSponsorship$40,000+ GoldSponsorship$15,000$39,999 SilverSponsorship$5,000$14,999 BronzeSponsorship$1500$4,999 FriendsofBCC$100$1499 Tondoutmoreaboutaspecicsponsorship levelortomakeadonationpleasecontact Dr.GarnetCummings byphone7804777575Ext.30 gcummings@braincarecentre.com donateonline:www.braincarecentre.com

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Brain Care Centre Platinum Sponsor

Sincerethanksisextendedtothosewhosupported theBCCMailoutCampaign2012:
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