BIAMI Registration Brochure 08302019

BIAMI Registration Brochure 08302019

2019 BIAMI Fall Conference HELP • HOPE • HEALING

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected] REGISTRATION BROCHURE September 12-13, 2019 #BIAMICON19

The purpose of this two-day conference is to provide state-of-the art information about brain injury treatment and therapies, which will foster maximal rehabilitation and a better quality of life. This conference is designed to benefit persons engaged in therapies with persons recovering from injury as well as caregivers and persons with brain injury. Learning will occur with discussion, case studies, exhibits, practicum, and lectures. The audience is intended to include all those interested in issues and trends in brain injury rehabilitation. JOIN BIAMI FOR OUR Annual Fall Conference!

SPEAKER DISCLOSURE statements are viewable at https://www.biami.org/afc/

Main Conference Schedule of Events Thursday, September 12 7:30 - 8:15 am Registration & Exhibits 8:30 - 9:30 am Keynote – Mallory Brown 9:30 - 10:15 am Break with Exhibitors in Exhibit Hall 10:15 - 11:15 am Session I - Breakouts 11:15 - 11:45 am Break with Exhibitors 11:45 - 12:45 pm Session II - Breakouts 12:45 - 1:45 pm Lunch & Break in Exhibit Hall 1:45 - 2:45 pm Session III - Breakouts 2:45 - 3:15 pm Break with Exhibitors in Exhibit Hall 3:15 - 4:15 pm Session IV - Breakouts 6:30 - 10:30 pm Annual Dinner Banquet, Radisson Hotel Lansing

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

Main Conference Schedule of Events Friday, September 13 7:30 - 8:15 am Registration & Exhibits 8:30 - 9:30 am Keynote – SSG Travis Mills 9:30 - 10:15 am Break with Exhibitors in Exhibit Hall 10:15 - 11:15 am Session I - Breakouts 11:15 - 11:45 am Break with Exhibitors & Drawing 11:45 - 12:45 pm Session II - Breakouts 12:45 - 1:45 pm Lunch & Break in Exhibit Hall, Drawing winners will be contacted by vendors 1:45 - 2:45 pm Session III - Breakouts 3:00 - 4:00 pm Session IV – Breakouts

Catch-A-Ride A free transportation service to and from the conference will be available within the Michigan Transportation service area for persons with brain injury or family mem- bers with transportation dif- ficulties. Reservations must be made directly through Michigan Transportation (877) 777-7900. Space is limited. Please register early.

Family & Survivor Schedule Thursday, September 12

1:00 –1:45 pm

Check In at the Lansing Center Help Desk The 2020 Census: When Everyone is Counted, Everyone Wins. All attendees and public welcome. Annual Members’ Meeting (Lansing Center) *Does not include lunch. All members of BIAMI are invited to attend.

1:45 –2:45 pm

2:45 –3:45 pm

3:45 – 4:15 pm

Exhibit Hall Access (Lansing Center) *Badges are required for admittance into the Exhibit Hall. Make sure you check in at the help desk for your name badge. Resource Fair and Reception (Radisson Hotel - 2nd Floor) Annual Dinner Banquet (Radisson Hotel - 2nd Floor)

5:30 – 6:30 pm 6:30 – 10:30 pm

Mallory Brown KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mallory Brown is an impact storyteller and inspirational speaker.

Witnessing extreme poverty in her personal travels, Mallory was deeply moved by the commonalities that all humans share. She transformed her experience into an avenue of change at the forefront of the social impact movement. Now,

at the age of 32, Mallory has started two cause-based companies, traveled to 50 countries, and directly helped thousands in need. She runs philanthropic campaigns all around the world that empower the everyday person to give back.

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

“Don’t judge someone until you walk a mile in their shoes.”

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

SSG Travis Mills KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Travis’ story inspires, encourages, challenges, and motivates audiences to move forward.

Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five servicemen from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan ever to survive quadruple amputee injuries. Travis

Mills’ story inspires, encourages, challenges, and motivates audiences to move forward. He illustrates how resilient the human spirit is, how unbreakable the will is when pressed with difficult demands, and how triumphant a person can be when tasked with the seemingly impossible.

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“Never give up.

Never quit.”

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

DAY 1 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday September 12

Welcome & Keynote Speaker — 8:30am - 9:30am

Mallory Brown - “Walk A Mile: The Empathy Experience” Mallory Brown is an impact storyteller and global humanitarian. Born and raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Mallory grew up in a household that understands brain injury first hand. Mallory’s

Mallory has started two social impact companies, traveled to 50 countries, and directly helped thousands in need. Currently, she is walking a global marathon for women’s empowerment. During her keynote, attendees will be invited to join her journey around the world, stepping into the shoes of impoverished working women. Each of Mallory’s miles explore the power of empathy and how each of us can make a difference.

younger brother, Derek, was diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy at birth. Their childhood together taught her the true meaning of empathy. Inspired by her brother, Mallory transformed her understanding of human struggle into a powerful career of humanitarian work. At the age of 32,

Breakout Session I — 10:15am - 11:15am

TH01 - Exploring Functional Visual Impairments: What to Know and Where to Go! Patricia Laws, MOT/OTR Clinical: Treatment Issues - 201 Is your vision impairing balance, coordination, cognition, memory, academics, work performance, driving skills and/or safety? How to know and where to go! -join me to review signs that vision is impaired after TBI/ABI, how they can affect performance in various therapy disciplines such as PT, OT, SLP, TR, academic, driving specialists and others. Review vital disciplines that play vital roles to your recovery related to vision impairments, resources to locate these professionals and when to seek help. Better understand how all direct care professionals including physicians and case managers can work as a team to assure you are on the right track. TH02 - TBI, Post-Traumatic Stress or Both? Understanding the Roots of Trauma and How it Can Impact a TBI In this presentation, participants will learn about the relationship between post-traumatic stress and a traumatic brain injury. A trauma can be any situation or moment that causes an individual distress. This causes the brain to function primarily in the limbic system, often bypassing mechanisms of problem solving that take place in the pre-frontal cortex. Often times these situations can result in ongoing depressive and anxious thoughts and behaviors. Traumatic brain injuries can also affect mood and the cognitive processes needed to make sense of traumatic situations. Together we will learn how an individual can process post-traumatic stress while also healing from a traumatic brain injury. Laura Rutledge, LMSW, CBIS Clinical: Psycho-Social - 201

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

Continued — 10:15am - 11:15am

TH03 - Contemporary Concepts in Dysautonomia Following a Brain Injury Nathan Keiser, DC, DACNB, FABBIR Clinical: Medical/ Physical - 301 Refractory symptoms following TBI are common. Post-injurious dysautonomia is pervasive in patients and is a major contributor in symptom burden. The emerging evidence suggests that many of these symptomatic expressions are reactions to diverse neurological and systemic dysfunctions that are often uncorroborated. Regardless of treatment philosophy, autonomic function is central to the healing process in all brain injury. We aim to share evidence-based applications to promote contemporary analysis and treatment of reactive dysautonomia.

TH04 - The Public Health Burden of Traumatic Brain Injury John Corrigan, PhD Business/ Administrative - 401

Growing awareness of lifetime consequences of TBI has stimulated questions about the prevalence of TBI in the general population. CDC’s 1.1% estimate of TBI prevalence is based on hospitalized cases that result in disability. While useful for some planning, a more complete picture of the public health burden of TBI should account for injuries that create vulnerabilities for future consequences. “Exposure”, as used in toxicology, may be a more relevant construct for conceptualizing the full public health burden of TBI.

TH05 - Proving TBI in a Court Case Robert Raitt, JD Legal - 101

What specialists and medical experts are involved in proving a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Learn the medicine and science behind TBI and gain expert insight into what to look for when a TBI is suspected. Explore methods for demonstrating the existence of a TBI in your case.

Breakout Session II — 11:45am - 12:45pm

TH06 - Apraxia: An Action to Understand Inaction Joshi Shruti, PT, MHS, CBIS, C-LSVT and Matthew Cox, PT, DPT, CBIS Clinical: Treatment Issues - 201

The ability to perform any meaningful movement results frommany neural processes which start even before a person intends to perform the movement. Without these processes we would be unable to produce any movement, resulting in Apraxia. In some individuals with brain injuries these can go awry resulting in poor participation, therapeutic prognosis, and quality of life. Currently, there continues to be a lack of effective treatment strategies when working with individuals with Apraxia. We will look at a novel strategy to help engage the earlier neural processes to improve movement. TH07 - TBI & The African American Male; The Influence of Identity on Trauma Informed Care Kalyn Sanderfer, LLMSW Clinical: Psycho-Social - 201 After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), individuals often find themselves requiring additional care and interaction with multiple organizations. Black men are uniquely challenged by TBI given the social, political and legal systems within our society. The goal of this session is to provide a more in-depth understanding of these challenges, how to handle issues of race and culture with more empathy and understanding, and ultimately communicate more effectively with African American clients and families that have experienced TBI.

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

Continued — 11:45am - 12:45pm

TH08 - Clinical Management of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Mona Elsayed, MD, MSc and Russell Derry, MPH Clinical: Medical/ Physical - 401

Post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) accounts for about 5% of all epilepsies. This presentation will review the risk factors for developing epilepsy after TBI, the role of cellular changes and inflammation in epileptogenesis, and clinical practice guidelines for seizure prophylaxis following TBI. The session will also provide an overview of common clinical characteristics of PTE, available treatment options, and the combined impact of both epilepsy and TBI on psychosocial and cognitive wellbeing. TH09 - The Hope Network Acuity Scale (HAS): Development, Validation, and Utility of a Neurorehabilitation Acuity Measure Martin Waalkes, PhD, ABPP, CBIST Business/ Administrative - 301 The Hope Network Acuity Scale (HAS), a two-factor 8-item rating of medical and neurobehavioral acuity in neurorehabilitation will be detailed. Several dimensions of reliability and validity of the HAS will be demonstrated in initial studies conducted in the post-acute neuro rehabilitation environment. Significant correlations with measures of outcome, supervision ratings, treatment improvement, and discharge placement support validity and the use as a measure for efficient resource utilization support estimation, and potentially as an efficiency measure. TH10 - Getting Paid: Navigating the Old and New PIP Claim Process Matthew Payne, JD Legal What constitutes reasonable and customary pricing is often a point of contention. Identify the requirements set forth in the No-Fault Act both for exiting cases and under the new statute. Delve into evidentiary issues surrounding burden of proof. Whether representing plaintiffs, defendants, or medical providers, take away practical tips to effectively handle these matters both before and after litigation.

Breakout Session III — 1:45pm - 2:45pm

TH11 - Use of the Rifton E-Pacer for Unweighted Gait Training with Adult Neuro Populations Linda Rusiecki, DPT, CBIS, STAR, LVAD and Lori Potts, PT Clinical: Treatment Issues - 301 Current research underscores the scientific rationale for unweighted gait training for the adult neuro patient population. The Rifton E-Pacer is a compact and affordable unweighted gait device that is easy to use, quick to set up, and enables a dependent patient with a flaccid limb to be able to stand tall and ambulate over 1,000 feet in their first hour of physical therapy treatment. It is an effective therapy tool for patients with brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury.

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

Continued — 1:45pm - 2:45pm

TH12 - Self-efficacy and Motivation in Young Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury in Relation to Vocational Outcomes Joann Arpino, MA, LPC, CRC, CBIS Clinical: Psycho-Social - 201 Young adulthood is a pivotal time in the development of career identity and career related attitudes. The session will explain why young adults with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more vulnerable to stress during this developmental period namely due to underdeveloped career paths, limited work exposure and the impact of TBI as an invisible and multi-faceted disorder. Further, the session will consider the impact of their disabilities, and detail why young adults with TBI require additional opportunities and information to foster effective career-based decision making and the development of skills such as self- awareness. The presentation will address interventions that reinforce self-efficacy, promote motivation, and impart work-related skills that are critical to employment. TH13 - Alternative Non-Pharmacologic Post Traumatic Headache Treatments Ayman Tarabishy, MD and Austin Sheldon, PT, DPT, DScPT Clinical: Medical/ Physical - 201 Headache is one of the most common complications of TBI. Managing intractable headache conditions can provide great quality of life for the post TBI population and to cope with focus and other issues. Many oral medications cause side effects including drowsiness and decreased attention which has serious implications on survivors. We want to explore and present on non-pharmacological treatments for post-traumatic headache, including reversible causes, physical and manual therapy, nerve blocks, ablations and simulators, IV infusions, herbal and natural solutions, among other modalities. TH14 - Generations, Including Millennials, and Why You Should Love Them Heidi Reyst, PhD Business/ Administrative - 101 There are many differences across generational cohorts, but there are also many similarities. As each new generation emerges, the previous generation begins the subtle (or not so subtle) hazing process. Millennials, however, have been particularly singled out as different. Accusations of job-hopping, winning participation trophies, and self-absorption abound. Are they really that different, or are they just getting a bad rap? We will discuss the three largest generations in the workplace today, and focus on why Millennials don’t deserve the bad rap, and may even deserve some accolades!

TH15 - The Current State of Auto No Fault Insurance George Sinas, JD Legal - 201

Michigan has a new auto no-fault law that will bring sweeping changes to the current system people in the brain injury community have come to know. Find out the newest developments in this law, and what it means for you, your business, and your clients.

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

Breakout Session IV — 3:15pm - 4:15pm

TH016 - Comprehensive Driving Rehabilitation Following Brain Injury Natasha Huffine, MS, OTRL, CBIS and Heather Heppe, MS, OTRL, CDRS, CDI Clinical: Treatment Issues - 201 This presentation will discuss the evaluation and treatment of skills needed for driving following brain injury. Comprehensive driving rehabilitation occurs through a series of remediation and compensation within an interdisciplinary team. The presenters will discuss in office, simulated, and community based activities needed to address the sensory, motor, and cognitive skills needed for safety behind the wheel. TH17 - The Co-Morbidity of Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Illness Mariann Young, Ph.D. Clinical: Psycho-Social - 101 This session will focus on the development of a psychiatric disorder following a traumatic brain injury. Rates of injury, mental illness in the population, and mental illness after an injury will be reviewed. Depression, Bi-polar Disorder and anxiety will be addressed. Symptoms and rates of suicide will be discussed as well as how to provide assistance. Seeking treatment and overcoming barriers will also be covered in this session. Recent opioid laws are changing how the medical field provides treatment and how patients are coping with their pain and associated symptoms. The VA has been implementing changes in their pain management strategies and this experience allows us to help our clients needs in both acute and chronic cases. Learning how to modify behaviors, body mechanics, and to use psychological tools can change how pain is treated and controlled. TH19 - Billing for Medicare 101: What You Need to Know Speaker to Be Announced Business/ Administrative - 101 In this session we’ll give you an introduction to the complicated process of billing Medicare, and how it fits into the future of the brain injury rehabilitation industry. TH20 - The Viability of Semi-Independent Apartment Programs in the New Era Dave Christensen, JD Legal As the new auto no-fault law is enacted, it will bring sweeping changes to the current system. Given the already difficult nature of semi-independent apartments programs, learn how to best approach them moving forward from a legal perspective. TH18 - Pain Management in the Outpatient Setting Laura Tustin, PT, DPT Clinical: Medical/ Physical - 201

DAY 2 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday September 13 SSG Travis Mills - “Never Give Up. Never Quit.” During his three combat-filled tours of duty in Afghanistan U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills never once backed down from the hardest challenges that came his way. The big, likable guy literally woke up every morning proudly singing the 82nd Airborne song to encourage and survival, the action-packed and challenging days of his earlier tours of duty with the legendary 82nd Airborne Division, the agony of encountering a hidden bomb while on patrol with his men, and his odds-defying physical and spiritual struggle afterward to come back from severe quadruple amputee injuries and rebuild his life. Travis Mills’ keynote speech will teach and inspire attendees Welcome & Keynote Speaker — 8:30am - 9:30am

motivate the men he led. But late one afternoon in April 2012 while he and his men were on a routine mission near a remote village in southern Afghanistan, the unthinkable happened. While patrolling for improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the minesweeper missed one IED, and Mills’ world changed forever. Mills will recall his heroic fight for

to “Never give up. Never quit.”, no matter the obstacles or circumstances. Mills’ larger-than-life personality, sense of humor and incredible spirit for life will engage attendees from the moment he takes center stage.

Breakout Session I — 10:15am - 11:15am

FR01 - Emotional Intelligence and the Neuroscience of Emotions Heidi Reyst, PhD Clinical: TBI - 101 Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to perceive, use, understand and regulate emotions. Hallmarks of individuals with high EQ include thinking about one’s feelings, self-reflecting, hitting the pause button when negative emotions surface, and understanding how others are feeling. High EQ is beneficial for all relationships, but can be particularly effective in the workplace. Understanding the neuroscience of emotions helps to understand how emotions can hijack our rational brain allowing our emotional brain to take charge. FR02 - Recent Treatment Outcome Studies for Adults with Mild TBI: A Systematic Review Brian Gradwohl, Ph.D. and Ryan Mangum, Ph.D. Clinical: Mild TBI - 301 A systematic review of recent research on treatment for cognitive problems secondary to mild traumatic brain injury in adults. Based on up-to-date literature, we aim to identify and describe the most efficacious treatments for individuals experiencing acute or chronic cognitive problems after sustaining a mild TBI. We also plan to highlight co-occurring conditions which confound the treatment of cognitive problems associated with mild TBI.

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

Continued — 10:15am - 11:15am

FR03 - The Cognitive and Emotional Impact of Social Media on the Brain Michele White, PhD, LLP, LPC QOL: Psycho-Social - 101 This session will closely investigate the impact that social media has on the brain both cognitively and emotionally. The session will look at three populations impacted and introduce effective cognitive behavioral techniques that are individualized to each population. The populations that will be explored are survivors of TBI, Caregivers, and TBI Professionals working with TBI clients.

FR04 - Self Care for Caregivers and Survivors Michelle Wrubel, BS QOL: Self Advocacy - 101

Caregivers and Survivors come team up to share the challenges of overcoming brain injury. This relationship can become strained when we as individuals become caught up in a stress cycle of overwhelm, pain and reactivity. Greater understanding of how stress impacts each one of us, what causes that stress, and how we can influence it, helps us create positive changes and break free from the hold that stress has on us. As a result of these positive changes, the caregiver/survivor team becomes stronger, and helps to create a better environment for healing to take place. FR05 - The Use of Complimentary, Alternative, and Recreational Therapy for Improved Recovery and Quality of Life Jill Jenks, LMT and Mallory Valeri, MS, LAT, CBIS, ATRI Clinical: Functional Intergrative - 101 Presenters will introduce multiple complementary and alternative therapies used for rehabilitation and improved quality of life. Emphasis will be on clinical research that supports the use of these therapies and active demonstrations on how to perform these therapies independently.

Breakout Session II — 11:45am - 12:45pm

FR06 - Prognostic Indicators of TBI Outcomes Among Adults Percival Pangilinan, MD and Robert Spencer, PhD Clinical: TBI - 201

We will discuss the long-term outcomes of TBI, including emotional, behavioral, cognitive areas. We will highlight the research findings to most heavily influence long-term outcomes. While we will focus mostly on mild TBI/concussion, we will also review moderate and severe TBI outcomes.

FR07 - Evaluation and Treatment of Dizziness in Mild TBI Aashish Deshpande, MD Clinical: Mild TBI - 301

One of the most common symptoms in mild traumatic brain injury is dizziness. This discussion will review the incidence of the problem, as well as provide information about methods of diagnosis into the most common etiologies. Finally, we will review treatments and prognosis for providers, case managers, and families of survivors.

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

Continued — 11:45am - 12:45pm

FR08 - The 3 B’s: Brain, Body, Beliefs and understanding post traumatic growth Rena Hicks, LMT, LPTA, RYT200 QOL: Psycho-Social - 101 Brain Injury is an opportunity to focus on the 3 B’s. Brain, Body, and Beliefs. All three intersect with each other, and by remembering the 3 B’s, a survivor can quickly resume composure, create meaning from trauma, and learn to care for one’s self in a new and innovative way. The Brain and Body can gain movement and awareness through Yoga and Breath, and post traumatic beliefs are questioned to find a new sense of self to move into post traumatic growth. The goal of my presentation is to help eliminate the fear and nervousness that often occurs when someone is getting ready to meet with a legislator for the first time. I will provide attendees with the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for meeting with an elected official, eliminate some of the common fears, and help them feel empowered to have their voice be heard. FR10 - Mindfulness Meditation in Conjunction with Survivor Interest-Based Rehabilitation Breaks Through Treatment Plateaus Courtney Wang , MHS, OTR/L and Barbarann Branca, Ph.D., ABN Clinical: Functional Intergrative - 101 Persons with traumatic brain injury are left with multiple long-lasting problems, especially in cognitive and psychosocial areas. Often treatment is discontinued when the person is assessed as having plateaued or reached a standstill, usually one to two years post-injury. Using a combination of mindfulness meditation and customized treatment modalities to access and develop a survivor’s passion/interests, it has been shown that persons with traumatic brain injuries can continue to develop and advance in multiple arenas well past projected expectations. FR09 - Be Your Own Lobbyist Tim Hoste, President, MBIPC QOL: Self Advocacy - 101

Breakout Session III — 1:45pm - 2:45pm

FR11 - Chronic Pain After Brain Injury: A Biopsychosocial Approach April Groff, PhD Clinical: TBI - 201 Chronic pain is common after brain injury and can be a barrier to optimal recovery and functioning if not managed effectively. In light of the current opioid crisis in the U.S., the need for an alternative treatment approach to chronic pain is imperative. This presentation explores the impact of chronic pain on brain injury recovery, identifies the multiple factors that contribute to chronic pain, and presents the need for a biopsychosocial framework in guiding treatment in order to maximize functional outcomes for those individuals living with chronic pain.

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

Continued — 1:45pm - 2:45pm

FR12 - Current Methods in Diagnosing Acute Concussion Percival Pangilinan, MD and Ryan Stork, MD Clinical: Mild TBI - 201

The diagnosis of mild TBI or concussion is complex but critical to proper treatment. Currently, a clinician relies heavily on a history and physical examination. However, clinicians have additional tools to make more accurate conclusions. We will review the current methods, review the uses and shortfalls of neuro-imaging techniques, and review new bio-markers.

FR13 - Dating After A Head Injury Linda Wells, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIST and April Toivonen, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS QOL: Psycho-Social - 101

Dating and relationships are an important part of our lives. It is challenging in the best of circumstances, let alone if you have a brain injury. We will address some of the concerns related to TBI and dating.

FR14 - Safe at Home: Creating Safety and Access in the Home Environment Anna Keough, MOT, OTRL QOL: Self Advocacy - 201 Many survivors of neurologic injury experience impairments in mobility or cognitive function which cause difficulty safely and independently accessing their home environment. With limited access to universally designed homes, survivors instead need low-cost and effective modifications to older and smaller homes to ensure safety and agency. This lecture assists the brain injury survivor, families, and advocates to identify barriers to home safety and mitigate through low- and high-tech solutions. Documentation tips and non-traditional funding resources will also be discussed. FR15 - Making New Connections: Brain and Body Wellness through Yoga Karley Brouwer, OTRL, ATP, CBIS and Kristi Brooks, MPP, 300-hr Yoga Instructor, LYB Yoga certified Clinical: Functional Intergrative - 201 The LoveYourBrain (LYB) Foundation developed a research-based yoga and meditation program specifically tailored for the TBI community in order to help improve and restore wellbeing. Learn how Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center partnered with LYB, the first clinical partnership in the country, to bring the FUNdamental Yoga Series to survivors and caregivers in the Mid-Michigan area. During the session you will explore breathing exercises and guided meditation, learn about the benefits of a yoga practice, and receive tips for incorporating yoga and meditation activities at home.

Breakout Session IV — 3:15pm - 4:15pm

FR16 - An Introduction to Brain Injury Lynn Brouwers, M.S., CRC, CBIST and Carolyn Scott, Ph.D., L.P., CBIST Clinical: TBI - 101

Individuals with brain injury and their family, friends, and caregivers will learn more about how brain injury affects multiple systems of the body as well as social relationships and functional activities. Brain injury as a public health issue will be addressed and recommendations for where to obtain more information will be provided.

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

Continued — 3:15pm - 4:15pm

FR17 - Exploring Lack of Sensitivity in Cognitive Assessments for Mild TBI Juliane Timmreck, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS and Tina Riley, PhD Clinical: Mild TBI - 201 Survivors of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) with advanced education and specialized jobs are sometimes overlooked by medical providers as individuals who are in need rehabilitation services. Common cognitive assessments used by physicians and therapists are often not sensitive enough to detect changes in cognition, and this results in individuals struggling in their roles and vocations. There are evaluation and treatment options for high-level mTBI that will help survivors to return to and maintain their prior roles and responsibilities. The presentation goal is to empower people with disabilities to make decisions regarding their sexual wellness and reproductive health and provide a better understanding of the need for sexual education and resources as related to the disabled community. FR19 - Understanding Health-Related Quality of Life in Care Partners of Persons with TBI Noelle Carlozzi, Ph.D. and Robin Hanks, Ph.D. QOL: Self Advocacy - 201 This presentation will describe the development of the TBI-CareQOL measurement system which is designed to capture the most important aspects of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for care partners of civilians and service members/veterans (SMVs) with TBI. It is our hope that this measurement system can be used to help identify important unmet needs (e.g., to inform healthcare and social services needs for these care partners), as well as to evaluate interventions designed to improve their HRQOL. FR18 - Disability & Sexuality Kimberly Austin-Baker and Barbara Hill, OTRL QOL: Psycho-Social - 201

FR20 - Mindfulness in the Brain Injured Population Savitha Bonthala, DO Clinical: Functional Intergrative - 201

This topic is an interactive, continuing education discussing the benefits of mindfulness led by Dr. Savitha Bonthala. This topic will also cover the use integrative medicine following neurological illness, injury or accident.

Questions? Contact Allie Weston at [email protected]

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS – {CEU’s} This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) for approval to award contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Please call Allie Weston at (810) 229-5880 for more information about contact hours.

Thursday 5.0 hours, Friday 5.0 hours Applications for Contact Hour Approval Have Also Been Submitted to the Following: • Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission (CDMSC) • Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) • Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) • Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) • State of Michigan AFC • State of Michigan Social Work • Nursing Home Administrators (NHA)

CEU SYSTEM All attendees will have a bar code on their conference name badge. Attendees will be scanned in and out of sessions and all CE records will be kept electronically. In order to earn CE credit you MUST get scanned in and out of each session. Evaluations and certificates can be obtained online post-conference using a user name and password which will be provided to you. To earn full credit you must attend a minimum of 50 minutes of all 60 minute sessions.

This course is offered for 1.0 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area)

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