“Open forum'' support groups are a space where you can build community with other caregivers by encouraging and guiding one another in a meaningful way. In open forum support groups you can talk openly about your feelings without judgment, reduce feelings of loneliness, isolation, and depression. Open forum support groups meet the first Thursday of each month from 12-1pm and 6-7pm CST.
“Focused” support groups allow professionals to present on various topics related to pediatric brain injury and support for caregivers. You will have opportunities to increase understanding about brain injury, get feedback about treatment options, and learn about local, state, and federal resources. Focused support groups are dependent on the presenter’s schedule.
“Sibling” support groups encourage brothers and sisters of children with acquired brain injury to meet other siblings, talk about their experiences, thoughts, feelings and challenges. Siblings learn effective coping skills to manage difficult emotions and explore new perspectives of living with a sibling with brain injury. Siblings also have fun playing games, laughing, and talking to other children they relate to.
"Dad" support groups provide an opportunity for dads of children with an acquired brain injury to connect, build community, and encourage one another. Dad support groups are held the first Sunday of each month from 6-7pm CST.
"TBI Survivor" support groups allow older teens/young adults to meet other brain injury survivors, share stories, advice, and gain a sense of community and empowerment. TBI Survivor support groups meet the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm CST.
"Your Marriage Matters" support groups are led by Stacey Gesinger, LMFT to help couples overcome obstacles together, and maintain a healthy marriage in spite of challenges brought on by raising a child with a brain injury.
Please complete this form to get more information about upcoming marriage series. 