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Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this support group is to provide ongoing education and support to those persons suffering from a traumatic brain injury and their significant others/support system. The meeting provides the opportunity to talk freely about problems, concerns, and frustrations, and to share information, encouragement, helpful hints, and support. Through your participation in this group, you can learn more about traumatic brain injury and get ideas about what can be done to ease it’s effects on your life.

What Happens at Meetings

Meetings are open to the public and may include lectures with question and answer sessions, given by various medical experts, review of current literature/ research, and general discussions among members. Educational sessions may include films, handouts, seminars, or discussions regarding problems of daily living. Generally the meetings last about 1 to 1 ½ hours. Everyone is encouraged to participate at his or her own comfort level.

Meetings are held on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Please check the Calendar of Events on this website or call the Schuylkill Rehabilitation Center at (570) 621-5700.

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

The brain is a sensory processor, where each of our experiences are dependent on the brain’s ability to receive, process, store, retrieve, and transmit sensory information. This process allows us to think, see, smell, feel, remember, and behave appropriately. These essential functions can be impaired as a result of even a minor brain injury and cause distress to our normal daily routines. TBI is any injury to the brain that is caused by trauma to the head through an external force. It caused damage to the brain tissue which results in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. These changes can either be short-term or permanent.

Most Common Causes of TBI

• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Violence (Gunshots and Child Abuse)
• Sport & Recreational Activities
• Lightening Strikes
• Electric Shocks
• Blows to the Head

Common Impairments as a Result of a TBI

• Diminished Self-Awareness & Uncertainty about Experiences
• Inability to Communicate Thoughts, Feelings, Words to Others
• Memory Impairments & Expressive Disorders
• Mood Instability
• Lack of Concentration
• Major Deficits in Organizational & Reasoning Skills
• Major Deficits in Learning, Cognitive, & Executive Functions
• Functional Impairments
• Physical & Sensory Impairments of Upper & Lower Extremities

To print a brochure on this support group, please go to the Publications section of this website or click here.