The GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre hosts a number of workshops for survivors of brain injury and stroke, their family and friends. These workshops provide an open, informal forum in which to discuss and learn about the brain, how it works, and its recovery.
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A Workshop for Families & Friends.
- June 13, 2012: 6.00 – 9.00 pm
- September 19, 2012: 6.00 – 9.00 pm
- November 14, 2012: 6.00 – 9.00 pm
Location: Room #189, GF Strong Rehab Centre, 4255 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC
Registration: Attendance is free, but advanced registration is required. To register please contact: Sacha Arsenault: sacha.arsenault@vch.ca, 778-875-7469 or Kelly Sharp: kelly.sharp@vch.ca, 604-341-8514.
Understanding Stroke: A Workshop for Families & Friends
- May 9, 2012: 6.00 – 9.00 pm
- October 24, 2012: 6.00 – 9.00 pm
- December 12, 2012: 6.00 – 9.00pm
Location: Room #189, GF Strong Rehab Centre, 4255 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC
Registration: Attendance is free, but advanced registration is required. To register please contact: Sacha Arsenault: sacha.arsenault@vch.ca, 778-875-7469 or Kelly Sharp: kelly.sharp@vch.ca, 604-341-8514.
Building Community Connections: A Workshop for Survivors, Families and Friends
This workshop is facilitated by the Community Intervention Coordinator. The workshop is interactive, with open group discussions, opportunities for sharing and problem solving with others. Survivors and caregivers share their personal journeys and discuss some of the successes and challenges they encountered in returning to the community.
- June 6, 2012: 6.00 – 8.00 pm
- September 12, 2012: 6.00 – 8.00 pm
- November 7, 2012: 6.00 – 8.00 pm
Location: Room #189, GF Strong Rehab Centre, 4255 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC
Registration: Attendance is free, but advanced registration is required. To register please contact: Sacha Arsenault: sacha.arsenault@vch.ca, 778-875-7469 or Kelly Sharp: kelly.sharp@vch.ca, 604-341-8514.
Family Aphasia Group
This workshop offers information and education to family and friends of people living with aphasia. Attendees are asked to share their successes and challenges and will learn how to create more successful and satisfying interactions.
Location: GF Strong Rehab Centre, 4255 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC
Registration: Attendance is free, but advanced registration is required. Please register by calling Dina Collins at: (604) 737-6232.
