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 April 2, 2024 @ 7pm	Burlington and Surrounding Area Meeting Speaker: Ted Newbigging and Christina Versteeg on Paradigm Rehabilitation & Nursing Services reviewing the programs offered, open forum for questions. They will focus on their Yoga and Woodworking programs, the things that really make them unique! Cost: $0 per person A Special Thank you to Longo’s for their generous donation.
Online Meetign Via Zoom	Tuesday April 9, 2024 at 7pm	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
In-Person Meeting Mississauga Longo’s Applewood Plaza 1125 N Service Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Y 1A6	Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 7pm	Mississauga/Brampton and Surrounding Area Speaker: Lisa Griffiths – An ABI Member Talk on Resilience and Story of Support. Details Of The Talk: Lisa will speak on Resilience and her Journey through Brain Injury. Cost: $0 per person A Special Thank you to Longo’s for their generous donation.
In-Person Location and Further Details to be sent out with Email Registration	Tuesday April 30, 2024 at 6pm	Workshop: Saba Rizvi and Marya Mazhar of Rizvi Wellness host an Art Therapy Workshop Details Of The Workshop: Discover the healing power of art therapy in our workshop. Explore emotions and promote personal growth through creative expression. Led by experienced therapists, it’s a safe space for self-discovery. More details and location to arrive in an email to members. Cost: $10 per person A Special Thank You to Rizvi Wellness for Donating their time to Host this Workshop for our Members.

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	Speaker: Katie Muirhead of the Caregiver Organization Details of the Talk: Caregiver Stress and Burnout
Online VIA Zoom	Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7 pm	Speaker: Katie Muirhead of the Caregiver Organization Details of the Talk: Caregivers in the Workplace