🧠💙 Thank You for Registering for the Virtual Brain Injury Conference!

We are excited that you’ll be joining us for two days of education, practical resources, and community connection. This email includes the schedule for Day 1.
Zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170180872?pwd=MjAfkeXH0qNzVOqyUto0mBJQSaCxsM.1

❓ Questions? Please reach out to the Brain Northwest team—we are happy to help!

Brain Injury Virtual Conference – Day 1

Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Recovery, Communication, Wellness & Grief

9:45 AM – Keynote

Adler Giersch ____________________________________________________________________

10:00 AM – Project-120: Movement for Every Ability

Kenya Jackson, Owner of Project-120

How Project-120 promotes the suggested 120 minutes of physical activity for health, adapted for varying levels of mobility and activity tolerance.

11:00 AM – Communication Partner Training: Helping Care Partners Become Better Communication Partners

Devon Brunson, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, RYT-200, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Helping care partners strengthen their communication skills to better support people living with brain injury.

12:00 PM – Sleep and Why It Matters: Strategies to Support Sleep After Brain Injury

Sarah Sparks, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Sparks works to improve access to evidence-based mental health care for people with complex medical and psychological needs. Her VA Puget Sound internship focused on rehabilitation care.

2:00 PM – The Role and Benefits of Occupational Therapy After Brain Injury

David Cicanindin, Occupational Therapist (OT)

Direct support and benefits occupational therapists can offer survivors, including help with everyday activities and greater independence.

3:00 PM – When the Personal Grief Experience Clashes with the Social Grief Narrative

Lior Hirshhoren Lavie, MA, Owner of Narrative-Work

Grief when a person's own experience does not align with society's expectations or narratives about grief and loss.

🌟 We look forward to learning, connecting, and growing with you. Thank you for being part of the Brain Northwest community!

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Brain Northwest Team 🧠💙

Brain Injury Virtual Conference Day 1 Nov 12