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A Social Skills Group for Young Adults Living With the Effects of Acquired Brain Injury. Sponsored by Neuro-Rehab Services Inc.
Many young adults who sustain a brain injury suffer the loss of their social network and become lonely and bored. They would like to go out and enjoy themselves but find it difficult to do so due to a lack of confidence or opportunity, cognitive and/or behavioural issues, diminished social skills, or social anxiety.
Neuro-Rehab Services Inc. has developed an Activity Based Social Skills Group specifically designed to meet the needs of these individuals. The group will consist of 8 to 10 members and will continue for 8 bi-weekly sessions. The first meeting will be held at Neuro-Rehab Services Inc., at which time the group members will meet and collaboratively decide how they would like to spend the following 6 community-based sessions. Activities may include playing pool, bowling, going to a movie or out for dinner. The last session will also be at the Neuro-Rehab Services clinic as a final group get-together to review people’s experiences within the group, and to discuss future plans and goals.
This informal group experience offers individuals 19 to approximately 29 years of age a unique opportunity to connect with their peers, to acquire new social, behavioural, cognitive and leisure skills, to enhance their self esteem and, equally importantly, to have fun.
Location - Session 1 and 8:
Neuro-Rehab Services Inc.
1600 Steeles Ave. West, Unit 17 Concord, Ontario L4K 4M2
Location - Sessions 2 to 6: In the Community
Dates and Time: TBD
Cost: $800.00* * Limited subsidized spots for non-insured clients
The session fee includes the following:
- Initial meeting with each individual to determine individual goals in Group membership.
- Administration of a questionnaire pre and post-group to provide a framework for assessing the degree to which individuals benefited from the experience.
- 8 Group sessions (2 in-house, 6 community-based).
- Pizza and beverages provided for the first and last group sessions.
- Entertainment costs for the 6 community-based sessions.
- Input and support from a social worker and two rehabilitation coaches.
- Meeting with each individual mid-way through the Group to evaluate progress, review goals and determine target skills to develop and practice within the safety of the group environment.
- Final report documenting each individual’s progress in the group.
- A post-group follow-up session (approximately 2 months after the final session) to allow members to share their accomplishments and relate the impact the group has had on them. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to NRS and the scheduled community activities.
FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE
A Series of Workshops for Couples Living with the Effects of Acquired Brain Injury Sponsored by Neuro-Rehab Services Inc.
This workshop is designed for survivors and their partners who wish to work on rebuilding their relationships. Participants will meet other couples who will share their experiences of living with a brain injury; discuss how a brain injury can affect couple relationships; share coping strategies; and learn new ways of dealing with the cognitive, mood and behavioural challenges associated with brain injury.
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Brain Injury
- Dealing with changes after brain injury
- Sorting out new roles
- Figuring out the brain injury
Effects of Brain Injury on Couple Relationships
- A difference in the relationship
- Figuring out the anger and personality changes
- Dealing with cognitive, mood, & behavioral challenges
Brain Injury & Couple Communication
- Effects of brain injury on communication
- Learning positive exchanges
- Enhancing couple communication
Rebuilding the Relationship
- Sexuality and intimacy after brain injury
- Supporting one another
- Discovering new possibilities
Location:
Neuro-Rehab Services Inc.
1600 Steeles Ave. West, Unit 17 Concord, Ontario L4K 4M2
Dates and Time: TBD
Cost: $550*/couple for the series of 4 workshops *Limited subsidized spots for non-insured clients
For further information or to register, contact our Intake Coordinator, at 416-667-3422, ext. 224 or via e-mail at nrs@neurorehab.ca
