cognosco, brain care centre newsletter

Winter 2013 Issue 1

In this issue >>>

Winter Classes

Casino Update

Third Party Events

Become a Sponsor!

Cognosco

BCC In the News>>> pg. 4

Art Therapy Program>>> pg. 6

BCC Calendar >>> pg. 12 and 13

Edson News>>> pg. 15

Christmas Celebration>>> pg. 15

Volunteer Awards>>> pg. 16

What’s APP? >>> pg. 14

Advertise with us! >>> pg. 17

Acknowledgements>>>pg. 18

Get Connected! Like us on facebook! www.facebook.com

Follow us on Twitter @BrainCareCentre

Check out our Website: www.braincarecentre.com

Defy Limitations!

I have been doing a lot of thinking / researching around a new name for our newsletter and making sure it is our own! I came across the word “Cognosco”. It comes from the word cognition or cognitive and in Latin it means: “I know”,I think it really encompasses what we are doing with this print material!

From Wikipedia: The word cognition comes from the Latin verb cognosco (con 'with' + gnōscō 'know'), itself a loanword from the Ancient Greek verb gnόsko "γνώσκω" meaning 'I know' (noun: gnόsis "γνώσις" = knowledge), so broadly, 'to conceptualize' or 'to recognize'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognition My hope is that you come “to know” Brain Care Centre through this publication and I encourage you to send me your feedback on the new title. Sincerely. Editor In Chief, Andrea Carroll Papirny

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Message from the President >>> The Board is continuing to plan and prepare for strategic planning for BCC. The opportunities and the need for BCC in the community is significant and we want to make sure that BCC is able to reach out to the people that need the different services offered. I would like to thank all of the people that volunteered for the BCC casino. This is an important fundraising event for BCC and we are so grateful for your support. Lastly, we would like to welcome a new member to our Board, Nancy Cumming. Nancy comes to the BCC Board with lots of experience, including serving on the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. We are excited to have Nancy join the BCC Board and look forward to having her as part of the team.

Brain Care Centre Staff Directory >>>

Board of Directors President Stephanie Boldt

#229 Royal Alex Place 10106 – 111 Ave

Edmonton AB T5G 0B4

Phone: 780‐477‐7575 Toll Free: 1‐800‐425‐5552

Fax: 780‐474‐4415

Phone: 780‐712‐7560 Toll free: 1‐866‐712‐7560

Fax: 780‐712‐7567

Mailing address Box 30105

Edson, AB T7E 1Y2

Street address 524‐50 Street Edson, AB

Executive Director Dr. Garnet Cummings Ext 30 [email protected]

Operations Manager Louise Jensen Ext 12 [email protected]

Office Coordinator Shamim Khanbhai Ext 10 [email protected]

Manager of Client Services & Contracts Mike Ryan Ext 24 [email protected]

Manager of Service Coordination/Education/Research Carolyn Biron Ext 19 [email protected]

Service Coordinator Barb Baer Pillay Ext 16 [email protected]

Service Coordinator Ashley Brosda Ext 22 [email protected]

Service Coordinator Julie Hanson Ext 29 [email protected]

Service Coordinator Jaimie Lylyk Ext 13 [email protected]

Service Coordinator Madison Steele Ext 14 [email protected]

Occupational Therapist Stephanie Silva Ext 36 [email protected]

Lead Support Facilitator/Counsellor Teresa LaRocque‐Walker Ext 23 [email protected]

Support Facilitator/Counsellor Lisa Baranieski Ext 15 [email protected]

Community Living Coordinator Jean Roy Ext 26 [email protected]

Program Assistant Mitchell Tokarak Ext 33 [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator Janine Tremblay Ext 25 [email protected]

Events Coordinator Andrea Carroll Papirny Ext 28 [email protected]

Service/Support Coordinator.CAPCC Tannis Arsenault (780)712‐3241 [email protected]

Service Coordinator Laura See (780)712‐9789 [email protected]

Brain Care Centre In the News >>> Dealing with the ‘invisible injuries’

By Madeleine Smith, Volunteer Edmonton

Following his accident, my uncle looked the same, had his usual pleasant smile and hug but there was something that was profoundly different about him that I just couldn’t put my finger on.

After speaking with Janine Tremblay, the volunteer co‐ordinator with the Brain Care Centre, I understood exactly what she meant when she shared that brain injuries are the “invisible injuries.”

As a result, the impact is difficult to reconcile because outward appearances do not accurately reflect the reality of the cognitive and emotional changes.

Making things even more complicated is that one individual can hit his or her head in the exact same place as another person and have different symptoms!

Tremblay also explained that following a brain injury there is extensive support in the hospital.

Once an individual moves onto rehabilitation, support continues, but it decreases over time to the point that when people return to their “old” life much of that support has diminished; they have changed and those around them have to adapt in profound ways.

In some cases — like my uncle’s — there can be a breakdown of significant relationships and support systems.

It turned out he was a very different man following his injury, his marriage ended and his relationships with his children, friends and business associates changed dramatically as well.

Over the last 40 years, brain injuries have become a significant medical and societal concern.

In Alberta, there are about 5,000 new head injury cases requiring medical attention every year with between 1,071 and 1,429 Albertans requiring rehabilitation services per year.

Two‐thirds of all persons who sustain a brain injury are under the age of 30, with incidents being two times greater for males.

The impact is extensive in the lives of all involved and can touch their financial, intellectual, social, emotional and general health.

Fortunately the Brain Care Centre is a leader for excellence in brain care with a vision and mission to defy limitations for their clients.

They serve people in the greater Edmonton area and also communities west of the city: Drayton Valley, Edson, Hinton and Jasper.

They co‐ordinate services for individuals, offer a support facilitation program, and assist clients and families with managing cognitive changes after brain injury.

They also offer comprehensive, up‐to‐date information related to brain injury and community resources through their education programs.

The volunteer opportunities at the Brain Care Centre support and build on their professional client service approach that focuses on enabling clients to participate in the community and live a life as independently as possible.

“Leisure companion” volunteers are incredibly important in this work as they provide the support for clients to

participate in daily activities that most of us take for granted.

This can include working out at the gym, grocery shopping, going for a walk and just getting out for a coffee to fight against isolation.

The benefits to the clients are significant, but also can provide a needed break for the caregivers or significant others in the client’s life.

Tremblay shared that these volunteer roles are excellent for students who are seeking the practical experience that will enrich their post‐secondary education.

Volunteers are always welcomed in other areas including online volunteers who can use or develop their skills as writers, editors and graphic designers.

Event volunteers can participate in their up coming casino Jan. 23 and 24, or help with the annual fall fundraising gala.

Office volunteers have the opportunity to help with reception while education ambassadors promote and inform about helmet use and concussion safety — just two of many areas of information and community awareness offered.

Finally, the board of directors is essential to the organization and provides important and valuable volunteer opportunities.

If you are interested in providing your

time to support the vital work of the

Brain Care Centre, please contact

Janine Tremblay at

[email protected] or call

780‐477‐7575.

Reprinted with Permission from Madeleine Smith.

Two‐thirds of all persons who sustain a brain injury are under the age of 30, with incidents being two times greater for males.

http://www.edmontonexaminer.com/author/madeleine-smith

Networks News >>>

Networks Ac vity Centre Society is a non‐profit 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 offered at the Centre. Whether you are interested in crea ve wri ng, art, fitness, sewing, or you just want to have a coffee 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 office at 780‐474‐3363.

Our “Spring Fling” pub night and silent auc on will be held

on Saturday March 23rd, 2013 at Finnagan’s Bar, Bistro and

Billiards 13560 Fort Road, Edmonton. Tickets are $10 and

you’ll receive a complimentary hi‐ball 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.

Stroke Recovery Association of Edmonton:

Had a stroke? The Stroke Recovery Association of Edmonton meets at Networks Activity Centre (#214 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre) the last Monday of every month at 7:00pm to give stroke survivors the opportunity to meet and share their experiences. We would love to see you and always welcome new members!

Our upcoming meetings:

Upcoming Meetings are;

Monday February 25th‐ Sandra Large (Psychologist from

the Glenrose) discussing emotional recovery following

stroke.

Monday March 25th‐ Open mic and Karaoke Night! The

floor is open for everyone to share, sing or just sit back

and watch the action.

In Memorium >>>

DELANEY, Kevin James Suddenly on Saturday, December 29, 2012, Kevin Delaney passed away peacefully at home at the

age of 29 years. Kevin is survived by his parents

Jim and Monica; sister and brother‐in‐law, Jaelyn and

Andrew; nephews, Ethan and Eli; loving fiance, Danae Opio; as well as extended family in Winnipeg and Calgary. He will be missed by his many friends who will miss

his laugh and smile. He was predeceased by his

grandparents, Jack and Florence Delaney; Anne and Howard

Daman‐Willems and best friend, Chris Thompson.

Memorial Service Thursday, January 10 at 4:00 p.m. at

Glenwood Funeral Home, south of Wye Road on range Road 232

in Sherwood Park. In lieu of flowers donations may

be made to STARS or the Edmonton Humane Society.

To send condolences please visit www.glenwoodmemorial.com

BABKA, Elke Gunda On December 5, 2012

Elke Babka passed away peacefully at the age of

72 years at the University of Alberta

Hospital. Elke is predeceased by the love of her life and soul mate Klaus, who

passed away three years ago. She is survived by family in Germany, and

had a special relationship with her

sister in law Marion Topfstedt of Berlin.

A Celebration of Elke's Life will be held on

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

at 1:00 p.m. at Eagles Vision Fellowship of Edmonton, 9861‐84 Avenue. Donations in

memory of Elke may be made to Parkinson's Society of Alberta.

http://www.glenwoodmemorial.com/

There is excitement in the air!

Tentative strokes of a pencil, a splash

of paint, a giggle as someone hears

the soft tones of the xylophone, the

focused attention of a client

beginning to explore images of brain

injury and hope through a camera

lens…These are all part of a new pilot

program at Brain Care Centre this

spring. This program, Exploring Grief

and Loss through the Expressive Arts,

uses these media to assist individuals

with brain injury in exploring the

challenging emotions which prevent

them from moving forward in their

recovery. Grief and loss are common

themes among those affected by

acquired brain injury (ABI) and

traumatic brain injury (TBI). These

losses include, but are not limited to

employment, income, personal

autonomy, self identity, family and

friends; losses which are cumulative

and ongoing. As each person moves

through their journey towards

recovery, they experience a host of

emotions associated with grief and

loss.

In the literature, the stages of grief, as

proposed by Elizabeth Kubler‐Ross

(1969) involve numbness, shock,

anger, bargaining, depression, and

ultimately acceptance. More

contemporary models of the grief

process portray a cyclical path, in

which an individual may experience

those stages in less defined ways and

revisit these emotional stages

throughout their grief process. For

individuals with brain injury, such

cyclical grieving can be very normal.

The term “ambiguous loss” has also

been associated with brain injury.

Ambiguous losses are those which are

not “finite” and where the individual

can be “lost” but also “present.” For

an individual working through grief

after brain injury, there is a constant

reminder of who they were and who

they have become. For many,

revisiting these reminders is a

challenging and lifelong process. By

exploring these emotions and

examining their effect, the pilot

Expressive Arts Grief and Loss

Therapy Group can assist BCC clients.

Clients will be supported to move

forward, defy limitations and create a

“new normal” which is part of the

grief process.

During therapy in an expressive arts

group, members are invited to

explore their emotions related to loss

through different artistic mediums.

The expressive arts group at BCC is

comprised of three sessions each of

art, music and photography. In the

art themed groups, group members

study art work which depicts the

artists’ experiences of grief and loss.

The group members are invited to

create various works depicting their

own experiences of loss, of their

“safe space” and ultimately their

vision of the bridge between their

“old” self and their “new normal”

self. Group members have noted that

this experience has allowed them to

express emotions that they have

difficulty addressing and defining.

The final “art” themed project is a

“resilience” box. Inside the box

clients place pictures which represent

their losses; the outside of the box is

then used to create a collage of those

images of hope and resilience.

Jane Sutherland, volunteer and music

specialist, leads the music themed

sections of the group. Group

members listen to classical and

contemporary musical pieces which

the artists created to express

emotions of loss and sadness, and

alternately that express joy and hope.

Facilitators invite group members to

Exploring Grief and Loss through the Expressive Arts: A Pilot Program at BCC>>>

by Teresa LaRocque‐Walker, Support Facilitator/Counsellor

As a pilot program for Brain

Care Centre, the Expressive

Arts Grief and Loss Therapy

Group has the potential to

reach out to a broad range

of BCC’s clientele;

individuals who struggle

with grief and loss,

individuals for whom

aphasia creates language

barriers to self expression

experiment with various instruments to recreate sounds they associate with grief, loss,

hope and joy. As group members create their own music, their experiences assist them

in exploring their own paths towards recovery. Group members are invited to bring in

music of their choosing, to share the music which they use to express and understand

emotions associated with hope and loss. Through sharing, group members can connect

with each other, and feel supported in their own personal journey. Through the music

themed sessions, group members have the opportunity to create a musical journey

mirroring their collective experience of life after brain injury, culminating in an

expression of their place on the path to recovery.

The photography component of the Expressive Arts Grief and Loss Therapy Group is co‐

facilitated by longtime caregiver and volunteer, Mufty Mathewson. Mufty brings unique

gifts of both photographic and firsthand experience of this challenging journey. Mufty’s

daughter, who acquired a brain injury many years ago, has led Mufty to her own

exploration of these processes through the lens of her camera. Group members are

given some basic knowledge about photography and then explore topics such as colour,

dark and light, composition, the four elements and metaphorical representations of loss

and of hope. Group members then begin to capture images of their own experiences of

living with brain injury. Through the lens of their cameras, group members have the opportunity to ponder and focus on

their own perceptions of what brain injury has meant to them.

Through the collective lens of the group, clients are invited to share

and explore images of hope and resilience in their own lives,

capturing forever their own understanding of the unique journey

they are on.

As a pilot program for Brain Care Centre, the Expressive Arts Grief

and Loss Therapy Group has the potential to reach out to a broad

range of BCC’s clientele; individuals who struggle with grief and

loss, individuals for whom aphasia creates language barriers to self

expression, and those individuals who seek further insights into

defining self identity and creating that “new normal.” BCC’s slogan,

“Defy Limitations!” encourages clients to overcome barriers to

healthy coping, and to create the healthy and resilient life they

seek. This group has the capacity to open doors, foster insight, and

empowers clients to move forward in new and healthy ways.

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 Crescen-dos Thanks to Advances in Brain Science. Online Journal article available at: http://dana.org/news/cerebrum/detain.aspx?id=26122

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Raffles: Set up prizes or incentives and hold a raffle for a

chance to win things like a day off, company swag or

products, free lunch, or any other items. Or, hold a 50/50

draw that can definitely give you the extra push you need

to reach your fundraising objective.

Auctions: Host a silent or live auction at your next event,

meeting or in your office and have people bid on items in

support of Brain Care Centre.

eg. donated goods, vacations, art, furniture, handmade

goods, quilts, services, catered meals.

Other Galas/Parties: Essentially a ticketed event where

proceeds are directed to Brain Care Centre.

eg. black tie dinner, concert, garden tour, art show,

performance of a play, BBQ beach party, boat cruise, theme

party, dress rehearsal performance, food fair, gala

premiere, dance, celebrity luncheon, talent show.

Sporting Events and Tournaments: Host a sports game or

tournament with an entrance fee, or have participants raise

money to participate. Split the pot or donate it all to Brain

Care Centre!

eg. baseball game, football game, golf tournament, tennis

tournament, fishing derby, poker tournament, ping pong/

pool/billiards/darts tournament, soccer tournament.

Other Ideas:

BBQ

Bake Sale

Head Shaving

Loonie/Twoonie Drive

Car Wash/Pet Wash

Arts and Crafts sale/show

Automatic paycheck

contributions

Raise a set $ amount to make your boss/principal do

something: eg. dress up, make lunch for the team, etc.

Host Your Own Third Party Event >>> What are Third Party Events?

Third Party Events are organized by community groups (e.g.

school groups, unions or corporations) to help raise funds

necessary for Brain Care Centre to operate our programs to

help ensure that every person with an acquired brain injury

gets the assistance and resources they need.

A Third Party Fundraising Event is any activity by a non‐

affiliated group or individual where Brain Care Centre has

no fiduciary responsibility and little or no staff involvement.

However, we will support you and your event as much as

possible to help it be a success.

Event Ideas

The purpose of this list is to provide your group with

guidelines and suggestions only. Be Creative! The event is

what you make it!

Matching Gift: Before you organize any event approach

your employer to see if they have a matching gift program.

A matching gift is a charitable gift made toward a non‐profit

organization by a matching donor (e.g., an employer) under

the provision that an original donor (e.g., an employee) first

makes a gift toward that organization. Many employers

sponsor matching gift programs and will match any

charitable contributions made by their employees. This is a

great way to double your fundraising efforts!

Holiday Party: Is your office hosting a Holiday Party this

year? Consider making Brain Care Centre your charitable

partner and asking employees to make a donation in lieu of

a Secret Santa. Or consider making one larger donation on

behalf of your organization instead of individual gifts this

year. Often companies will consider matching a portion of

the donations made, so set a Fundraising Goal of $1000 or

more and start a holiday drive. Celebrate your success at

your Holiday Party.

A‐thons: Almost any activity can be made into an “A‐Thon.”

Get participants to raise pledges and sign up for any

number of a‐thon appropriate activities.

eg. walk, skip, read, bike, dance, knit, swim, bowl, skate,

aerobics.

BCC Services >>> Service Coordination: Brain Care Centre

coordinates services for individuals

(aged 18 or older) and families who are

affected by brain injury. Our service area

not only includes the greater Edmonton

region but also communities west of the

city including Drayton Valley, Edson,

Hinton and Jasper. During the intake

meeting, the Service Coordinator and

the client identify areas of need in which

service provision will be required. The

outcome of the intake meeting is to

formulate an Individual Service Plan

(ISP) which serves to assist people with

injury to connect with community

resources and services. Some common

goal areas include:

Housing

Financial

Education

Health

Vocation

Cognitive strategies

Physical health

Adjustment support

Social skills training

Co‐existing diagnoses

Advocacy

Support Facilitation: To further enhance

and support an ISP, Brain Care Centre

offers a Support Facilitation program.

This service includes one to one

counselling sessions designed to assist

individuals, couples and families with

discovering and utilizing resources and

strategies for maximizing wellness after

brain injury. This process may include a

review of intake information, identifying

personal strengths and needs for

support, goal setting, and information

about brain injury, introduction to

coping strategies and educational

resources, and/or referral to community

resources. For those needing additional

support in building new skills in the

community, Service Coordinators can

refer individuals to the Supports for

Community Living Service (SCLS).

Occupational Therapy: Our

rehabilitation professionals assist clients

and families with managing cognitive

changes after brain injury. Focus is on

enabling participation in the community

and independence in life. Therapists

meet individually with participants to

set goals and work on skill development

and applying strategies in real‐life

situations. Goal areas may include using

public transit, self‐care skills and more.

Formal assessments help staff create

tailored plans with clients. These include

independent living skills, cognitive

ability, general ability, memory,

vocational interest, social and

communication skills, and performance

in domestic activities. Referral to

community rehabilitation services can

be made through a Brain Care Centre

Service Coordinator.

Information & Education: Brain Care

Centre offers comprehensive, up‐to‐

date information related to the effect of

brain injury on individuals, families and

the community. Please contact the

office for information on how to

arrange an education session.

Brain Basics: An Evening of Education

and Understanding is a course offered

once per month. Please contact Brain

Care Centre’s Office Coordinator for

information and registration.

Life Skill Classes

Understanding Brain Injury: This four

session course is designed to offer

information to individuals with acquired

brain injury who are interested in

learning more about the brain, brain

injury and strategies for positive living.

Self‐Esteem: This course uses proven

cognitive techniques to help individuals

learn how to control the self‐critical

inner voice and build up a healthy sense

of self worth. You will leave this four

session course with useful skills that can

easily be applied to your day to day life

and strategies to use when you face

situations in which your sense of self

worth is challenged.

Effective Communication: This course

will discuss how brain injury can affect

communication and social skills. You will

learn about types of communication,

effective listening, and perspective

taking. Practical strategies for conflict

resolution and assertiveness will be

taught and practiced in this 6‐class

course.

Executive Functioning: This course

offers practical strategies for planning,

problem‐solving, attention, goal‐setting,

and decision‐making. Participants will

also develop awareness of their

strengths and areas for improvement in

this interactive course.

Memory & Attention: This class offers

the opportunity to learn practical

strategies for managing memory and

attention concerns after brain injury.

Participants will set goals and receive

support for applying strategies to

everyday life.

Groups Women’s Group: Focuses on issues

related to women, health and wellness,

and provides opportunities for peer

support. Members of this group will

have the opportunity to explore the

many successes and challenges

associated with living with brain injury.

Men’s Group: A peer support group for

adult males with acquired brain injury.

This group focuses on issues related to

health and wellness, changing roles,

employment issues as well as the grief

and loss associated with brain injury.

Young Adult Groups: The Young Adult

Groups (YAG) are for young adults

between the ages of 18 and 30. These

groups focus on support, personal

growth and community inclusion. In

collaboration with Networks Activity

Centre, these groups include a

recreational component.

Caregivers’ Group: This group is

designed for caregivers who are

providing support to someone who has

sustained a brain injury. Peer support is

encouraged to assist caregivers in

developing a stronger sense of their

ability to cope and feel connected with

others experiencing similar challenges.

Substance Use and Brain Injury Group

(SUBI): A 10 week support group for

individuals struggling with addiction

and brain injury.

Club CONNECT Communication Group:

This group promotes peer connection,

healthy living and provides

opportunities for discussion. Come and

join us for a lively hour and a half of

learning and discussion. Snacks

provided!

Workshops

Time Management: Participants

whose time management skills have

been affected by a brain injury will learn

new strategies and techniques to

improve their current time

management systems as well as new

systems as needed.

Stress Management: This workshop

will discuss the nature of stress and

introduce strategies for preventing and

managing stress in your day to day life.

Nutrition: Learn about good nutrition,

assess your eating habits, learn to read

labels and prepare delicious healthy

meals.

Expressive Art Therapy: This

group uses art, music and

photography as mediums to

help clients work through

issues surrounding grief and

loss.

Anxiety and Worry: This

group offers strategies to

help clients develop more

effective coping skills.

Electronic Devices

Assistance

Community Living Program

Computer training and 1‐1

assistance with iPhone, iPad,

and most other personal electronic

devices.

Group classes include Facebook, Skype,

Internet Safety and Identity Theft.

Please contact Jean, Community Living

Coordinator at 780‐477‐7575 ext. 26 for

more information.

Classes and Support Groups are offered

to individuals with brain injury.

(Brain Basics and Caregivers’ Group are

offered to caregivers of people living

with Brain Injury.)

PRE‐REGISTRATION and/ or an

ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED for all

groups and classes offered at Brain Care

Centre.

Space is limited so please register early.

Dates may be subject to change.

Please see the calendar for specific

dates.

Drayton Valley BI Group First and Third Monday of each month

@ Mitch’s #102 4341 50 Street 1:00pm‐ 3:00pm

Edson Support Group

First and third Wednesday of each month @ Brain Care Centre Edson office

524‐ 50 Street 1:00pm – 3:00pm

For more information on these groups or

services provided in

Edson and Drayton Valley

please contact Brain Care Centre

Toll Free at 1‐866‐712‐7560.

March 2013

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Women’s Group 10‐11:30am

4 Expressive Arts Therapy 1:30‐3:00pm

5 Brain Basics 6:30‐9pm

6 Men’s Group 1:30‐3pm

7 SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm Caregivers 7‐9pm YAG 7‐9pm



12 UBI 1:30‐3:00

13 Club Connect 1:30‐3pm

14 UBI 1:30‐3:00 SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm YAG 7‐9pm



19 UBI 1:30‐3:00


21 UBI 1:30‐3:00 SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm Caregivers 7‐9pm YAG 7‐9pm

22 Professional Development Day

OFFICE CLOSED


26


28 SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm YAG 7‐9pm

29 Good Friday

OFFICE CLOSED

UBI : Understanding Brain Injury

YAG : Young Adult Group SUBI : Substance Use + Brain Injury

February 2013 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri


5


7 SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm Caregivers 7‐9pm YAG 7‐9pm



12 Effective Communication 1:30‐3:00pm


14 Valentine’s Day Effective Communication 1:30‐3pm SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm YAG 7‐9pm


18 Family Day

OFFICE CLOSED

19 Effective Communication 1:30‐3:00pm


21Effective Communication

1:30‐3pm SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm Caregivers 7‐9pm YAG 7‐9pm



26 Stress Management 1:30‐3:00pm


28Stress Management

1:30‐3:00pm SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm YAG 7‐9pm

Caregivers 7‐9pm

(Edmonton)

May 2013 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri


2 Self Esteem 1:30pm‐3pm SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm Caregivers 7‐9pm YAG 7‐9pm


6

7 Self Esteem 1:30pm‐3pm Caregivers Skills Training 7pm‐9pm


9 Self Esteem 1:30pm‐3pm SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm YAG 7‐9pm


13

14 Caregivers Skills Training 7pm‐9pm


16 SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm YAG 7‐9pm Caregivers 7‐9pm


20 Victoria Day

OFFICE CLOSED

21Anxiety & Worry 1:30pm‐3pm Caregivers Skills Training 7pm‐9pm


23 Anxiety & Worry 1:30pm‐3pm SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm YAG 7‐9pm


27 28 Anxiety & Worry 1:30pm‐3pm

Caregivers Skills Training 7pm‐9pm


30Anxiety & Worry 1:30pm‐

3pm SUBI 3:15‐4:30pm YAG 7‐9pm Caregivers 7‐9pm

31 BCC BIAM Breakfast 7am‐9am Ramada Inn & Conference Centre

YAG : Young Adult Group

SUBI : Substance Use + Brain Injury

April 2013 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Easter Monday

OFFICE CLOSED

2 Memory & Attention 1:30pm‐3pm

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YAG : Young Adult Group

SUBI : Substance Use + Brain Injury

JUNE IS… Brain Injury Awareness Month (BIAM): Building

Capabilities after Brain Injury / Stroke

Brain Care Centre “BIAM” Kickoff

Breakfast

May 31, 2013 7:00am – 9:00am

Ramada Conference Centre Edmonton

Address: 11834 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 3J5 Brain Care Centre Brunch

June 7, 2013 11:00am – 1:00pm

Edson Recreation Complex

Edson, AB

More details to follow

August 2013 – Brain Care Centre Inaugural Golf

Tournament!

August 29, 2013 8:00am—2:00pm

Lewis Estates Club Course

We are excited to present the inaugural BCC golf tournament in support of Brain Care Centre programming & support services! If you are interested in participating in or sponsoring this event please

Defy Limitations Gala

November 2013…prepare to be amazed.

For sponsorship & marketing opportunities please contact Andrea. For more details on upcoming events contact Andrea,

Events Coordinator at 780‐477‐7575 Ext 28 or via email at

[email protected]

Stay connected via Twitter for all upcoming events! @BrainCareCentre

Upcoming Events >>> Continued from Page 8…

Tips for Success

The most important way to ensure that your event is suc‐

cessful is to plan carefully. Start with brainstorming event

ideas, then develop a work plan and set deadlines for

tasks to be accomplished. Also ensure that your budget is

realistic and keep detailed records of your expenses.

Make sure everyone knows what they are responsible and

accountable for.

Don’t forget to promote your event and your fundraising

goals! The more people you get involved the more money

you can raise.

Are you interested in hosting an event?

Third party events are an important part of our fundrais‐

ing efforts and we look to our supporters to help us reach

out to their networks, work places, and community

groups in order to reach our fundraising goals.

It is easy to support Brain Care Centre by hosting your

own third party event, and this package includes a num‐

ber of ideas in order to help you get started. Every little

bit helps and we appreciate your efforts to help us raise

money to continue to support persons with acquired

brain injury.

Once you have decided what type of

event you would like to hold please

contact Andrea Papirny at

[email protected] or

780‐477‐7575 ex.28 or go to our

website www.braincarecentre.com and download a copy

of our Third Party Event Guidelines.

There’s an APP for That!! >>> by Jean, Community Living Coordinator

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 effects of

stress and provides instruc on in breathing exercises. Breathing exercises have

been documented to decrease “fight or flight” 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.

For more information about other events

happening throughout Edmonton for “BIAM”

please go to our website at www.edmontonbiam.com

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.braincarecentre.com

BI support groups are well attended in Drayton Valley and

Edson happening 2x per month; 1st Monday and 3rd Monday in

Drayton Valley and the first Wed and 3rd Wed in

Edson. Coordinators have been assisting clients with winter

budgets and Christmas expenses.

Winter months brings some challenges for transportation and

support has been needed to get clients to crucial

appointments.

Edson News >>>

Christmas Celebration >>> In early December Brain Care Centre, Networks Activity Centre, and

WJS hosted the 2012 Annual Christmas Party, inviting clients, caregivers, and family to come celebrate the festive season with the staff of each participating organization. The evening was a great success and enjoyed by all. Thanks to Networks President Debbie

Jackman for being such a wonderful emcee and to all our volunteers who helped make the evening run so smoothly. Special thanks to the Old Scona High School Brain Care Youth for coming to volunteer and lead the carol singing, Brain Awareness Movement for helping give the royal treatment to our clients, and Madison, Kris, and Tracy for

coordinating the event on each organization’s behalf. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Source: http://pinterest.com/pin/156640893261639847/

Every year Brain Care Centre recognizes outstanding volunteer achievements with the BCC Volunteer Awards. Being that the volunteer program has grown and changed so much over the past year, it is almost impossible for our staff to choose recipients on our own. With that said, we are asking for your help in nominating volunteers you think deserve the coveted BCC Volunteer Awards!

There are two categories in which a volunteer can be nominated:

1. Outstanding Service to Brain Care Centre ‐ This award is intended to recognize an individual who has made volunteer

contributions to Brain Care Centre over a sustained period of time which contributed positively to the advancement and

image of Brain Care Centre.

2. Leader of Tomorrow ‐ This award is intended to recognize a student who has made outstanding volunteer contributions to Brain Care Centre, contributing to the betterment of their fellow students and to the Brain Care Centre community as a whole.

Brain Care Centre is now accepting nominations for this year's volunteer awards. Please contact Janine

([email protected]) for more details and nominate a deserving volunteer today!

The Deadline for submission is April 1st, 2013.

The awards will be ceremoniously handed out at our upcoming event for

National Volunteer Week April 21st‐27th. Stay tuned for more details

regarding the event!

Volunteers Rock!!

Get Connected!

Like us on facebook! www.facebook.com

Follow us on Twitter—@BrainCareCentre

Check out our Website: www.braincarecentre.com

Our Bi‐annual Casino Fundraiser took place on January 23rd and24th, 2013 despite the threat of Mother Nature and her snow storms. It has been recorded that the Wednesday of the Casino hit record numbers!! We are so proud of the amazing team of volunteers we had working both days, and very thankful to our General Managers who kept morale up and everyone laughing and smiling. A HUGE Thank you to the following:

Ryan Barry, Stephanie Boldt, David Borgstrom, Faron Cahoon , Jasmin Churko, Kaitlin Cluff, Tracy DesLaurier, Emilie Draper, Jackie Draper, Dean Easton, Gary Gutscher, Grace Lu, Shirley Hall, Hanhmi Huynh, Soren Jensen, Kelvin Jones, Laura, Ken Looten, Jeremy Maitland, Cat McDonald, Bill Mathewson, Mufty Mathewson, Nancy Tran, Maureen O’Brien, Olivia, Justin Quedado, Quentin

Ranson, Hana Razga, Margaret Russell, Norman Strong, Shannon Wood

We appreciate your time and effort so much!

Casino Update>>>> Thank you SO much to our school groups:

Old Scona High School Brain Care Youth (BCY) &

Brain Awareness Movement (BAM)

For helping us with our Christmas

Celebration!

Not only did they volunteer their time, but

BCY also donated some really great goody

bags to all our guests!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brain-Care-Centre/291605290917593

Become a Sponsor of BCC>>>

Every year Brain Care Centre must raise funds to supplement the revenues obtained through contracts and

grants in order to continue providing innovative programs and services. In addition to serving those directly

affected by brain injury, Brain Care Centre strives to continue expanding its role in public education and

prevention efforts. Funds for these and many other Brain Care Centre initiatives are made possible through

private sponsorships as well as major fundraising events . As a partner with Brain Care Centre, you will become

leaders in the mission toward total brain care, from prevention to reintegration.

Partnering with Brain Care Centre will give you a chance to be a part of any established events or be a part of

creating something new and innovative. Brain Care Centre has two major annual events: The Brain Care Centre

Breakfast that kicks off Brain Injury Awareness Month in June and the Brain Care Centre Charity Gala in the fall

which includes: dinner, live and silent auctions and a keynote presentation highlighting the issues of today and

how Brain Care Centre is the solution! Spread throughout the year are several community events that provide

education and awareness about the issues of brain injury and what Brain Care Centre is doing to help. Brain

Care Centre is wiling to accept sponsorship by means of in‐kind donations or cash donations. Both methods

count towards the sponsorship levels.

To find out more about a specific sponsorship level or to make a donation please contact

Dr. Garnet Cummings

by phone 780‐477‐7575 Ext. 30

[email protected]

donate online: www.braincarecentre.com

Corporate Platinum Sponsorship $40,000 +

Gold Sponsorship $15,000—$39,999

Silver Sponsorship $5,000—$14,999

Bronze Sponsorship $1500—$4,999

Friends of BCC—$100—$1499

Please donate today!

Advertising Space Cost Per Issue Cost Per Year (4 Issues)

Business Card (0.125) $100 $300

1/4 Page (0.25) $200 $600

1/3 Page (0.33) $270 $810

Half Page (0.5) $400 $1,200

Full Page (1) $800 $2,400

Distribution of this publication is

anticipated to be a minimum of 1100

copies per issue. The distribution area

reaches from Edmonton and

surrounding areas to Jasper and

surrounding areas. Cognosco is not

only printed, but hosted on our website

(www.braincarecentre.com) and

posted on our social media sites.

Human Services ‐ Disability Policy and Supports Division

Thank You For Your Support!

Sincere thanks is extended to those who supported

the BCC Mailout Campaign 2012:

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Paniak Psychological Services Inc.‐ Dr. Chris Paniak, Allison Akgungor, Wilf

& Lois Aspenes, Lyle Ayers, Mrs. Joan A. Baer, Monique Bielech, Yvon & Lucie Blanchette, Doug & Maureen

Bliss, Stephanie Boldt, Dale M. Bowes, Elsie Boychuk, Wm.E. (Bill) and Alberta M. Boytzun, Darlene Caldwell,

Dr. Garnet and Dr. Greta Cummings, Darryl W.J. Davidson, Rosalyn Delehanty, Trevor Dodd, Monique and

Douglas Duval, Lorne Ertman, Harvey Ford, Christopher and Victoria Gillard, Shirley & Roger Hall, Heather

Halpenny, Inga Hansen, Judy Henderson, Ada Hole, Roger Jackson, Moyra Johnson, Anne‐Marie Kallal,

Chung Yow & Kazao Kawata, Helen Majeed and Family, Jan Madsen, Stephen & Lynn Mandel, Gordon &

Agneta McKenzie, Colleen and Brad Mole, Dr. Julianna Nagy, Joan Parker, Glen Perschbacher, Thomas E

Plupek, Dr. Bruce & Dr. Margaret Ritchie, Elaine Roberts, Gioia Sallustio‐Jarvis, Henry & Hilda Stasiuk, David

and Laureen Swann, Susan & Bill Taylor.

Brain Care Centre Platinum Sponsor

Donations were received to honour:

Nancy Brine, William Czar, Mary

Dodd, the daughter of Patricia

MacCalder, Michael Murphy,

Terry O’Dwyer, Kim Robinson,

Brenda Tessier.

Brain Care Centre acknowledges the gracious ongoing support from:

Alberta Health Services; Alberta Human Services ‐ Disability Policy and Supports Division; ATCO Gas; Braithwaite

Boyle, Ken Braithwaite; City of Edmonton, Community Services Advisory Board; Cummings, Andrews & Mackay

LLP; Foundation Psychological Services LTD., Dr. Marty Mrazik; Mitch's Restaurant (Drayton Valley), Kahldoun

Mahmoud; United Way of Calgary ‐ Donor Choice Program; Anonymous; Dorothy Astle; Ellen Atkinson; Inez

Foster; Linda Haswell; Lorena Karoles; Leslie Lovelin; The Mossman Family; Mary Nelson; Ethel Robinson;

Eugene and Adeline Sapiuk; Kenneth Shields, Velma Sterenberg; Cassidy Tomma; Ms. Suzanne Vallee; Ken

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