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ABI Support Groups

Upcoming Meetings

Survivors and Caregivers

Weekly meetings are open to brain injury survivors and caregivers. This group meets on Tuesdays between 7:00pm to 8:30pm (end time may vary). Members register via weekly email. Once registered a meeting link is sent to the email listed on the registration to join on the date of the meeting. If needed you can also be connected to the meeting through the phone. New members welcome, please contact us for information. For Questions and/or Inquiries please contact us at 905-823-2221, or send us an email at supportgroups@biaph.com.

Upcoming ABI Support Group Meetings


Our ABI Support Group meets In-Person (at community locations) as well as Online (via Zoom) throughout the month.  Meetings are open to survivors and caregivers. Registration is required for all meetings to assist in reaching out to attendees should there be changes to the meeting. Zoom link and/or additional meeting information emailed following registration. 


Location

Date & Time

Description & Upcoming Speakers

In Person Meeting

Longo’s Walkers Line 2900 Walkers Line, Burlington, ON

L7M 4M8

Tuesday March 5, 2024 at 7pm 

Burlington and Surrounding Area Meeting


Speaker: Dr. Lesley Miller on Neuroplasticity – Strategies to Promote Brain Recovery and Health


Learn More About:

– Intro to neuroplasticity
– Lifestyle factors and daily practices that can positively influence neuroplasticity (i.e., promote brain recovery and resilience)


Cost: $0 per person 

A Special Thank you to Longo’s for their generous donation. 

Online Meetign Via Zoom 

Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 7pm 


Speaker: Saba Rizvi and Marya Mazhar of Rizvi Wellness on Art Therapy 


Details Of The Talk: Information about psychotherapy/art therapy, services, benefits, risks, and session/workshop information. Rizvi will walk us through a short workshop to explore emotional regulation. 


Cost: $0 per person 


In-Person Meeting

Mississauga Longo’s Applewood Plaza 1125 N Service Rd,

Mississauga, ON

L4Y 1A6

Tuesday March 19, 2024 at 7pm 

Mississauga/Brampton and Surrounding Area


Speaker: No Speaker 


Details Of The Talk: Information about psychotherapy/art therapy, services, benefits, risks, and session/workshop information. Rizvi will walk us through a short workshop to explore emotional regulation. 


Cost: $0 per person 

A Special Thank you to Longo’s for their generous donation. 

Caregivers Only

Monthly meetings are open to caregivers of acquired brain injury survivors. This group meets once a month on Tuesdays, between 7:00pm to 8:30pm (end time may vary). Members register via weekly email. Once registered a meeting link is sent to the email listed on the registration to join on the date of the meeting. If needed you can also be connected to the meeting through your phone. New members are always welcome!

For questions and/or inquiries please contact us at 905-823-2221, or send us an email at supportgroups@biaph.com.

Upcoming Caregiver Support Group Meetings



Our Caregiver Support Group is hosted solely Online (Zoom) due to the large geographic area our caregivers join us from. Registration is required for all meetings. Registration helps to inform attendees in the event there are changes to meetings. Zoom link emailed following registration.

Location

Date & Time 

Description & Upcoming Speakers 

Online via Zoom

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024 at 7pm 

Speaker: Marya Mazhar and Saba Rizvi of Rizvi Wellness on Art Therapy 


Details Of The Talk: Information about psychotherapy/art therapy, services, benefits, risks, and session/workshop information. Rizvi will walk us through a short workshop to explore emotional regulation. 

Online via Zoom

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7pm 

Isolated and Burnt Out as a Caregiver?
Areas of Discussion:
1. Main challenges
2. Sharing strategies
3. Survivors – insight into their limitations, how do you address them without taking away their hope and dignity?
4. How to deal with mood swings and anger outbursts?
5. Difficulties finding services and funding.
6. Acceptance and moving forward finding a “new normal”.

Online VIA Zoom 

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7 pm

Isolated and Burnt Out as a Caregiver?
Areas of Discussion:
1. Main challenges
2. Sharing strategies
3. Survivors – insight into their limitations, how do you address them without taking away their hope and dignity?
4. How to deal with mood swings and anger outbursts?
5. Difficulties finding services and funding.
6. Acceptance and moving forward finding a “new normal”.

Support Group Speakers

Psychotherapy and Art Therapy: Benefits, Risks, and Essential Information A Short workshop to Explore Emotional Regulation  Two Presentations this month:  March 12, …

Neuroplasticity  Strategies to Promote Brain Recovery and Health March 5, 2024 @ 7pm  In Person Meeting Longo’s Walkers Line 2900 Walkers Line, Burlington …

Emotional Impact and Resilience – The Caregiver Role Where to Get Started or Find Support February 27, 2024 @ 7pm Online About …

Psychotherapy and Art Therapy: Benefits, Risks, and Essential Information A Short workshop to Explore Emotional Regulation  February 20, 2024 @ 7pm In …

LearnHub: Social Communication and Connection Review Tools and Strategies February 13, 2024 @ 7pm Online About the Talk: LearnHub was designed by …

Promoting Independence and Making Informed Choices Decisions about Daily Life and the Recovery Process February 06, 2024 @ 7pm In Person at …