Brain Injury Awareness from a Traumatic Brain Injury Bloomer Perspective

It messes you up this invisible injury. Making decisions and solving problems takes a lot of energy which can be challenging for people with TBI.

I am

I am introducing myself with two of these powerful words: “I am.” (What you choose to add after them could change your destiny for the day, for the months to come and for the rest of your life).

Selfishness or self care

BY: ELIZABETH MacGREGOR No, I cannot spend more than two hours having lunch. No, you cannot talk to me endlessly … More

I chose my health over the job I loved

BY: ALYSON ROGERS For two and a half years, I worked at a social service agency for youth in Toronto. … More

Yoga Brain

BY: ALYSON ROGERS Before my brain injury, I was convinced yoga wasn’t for me; I was a year-round athlete and … More

January 2019 Community Meeting: Vision Boards with Celia Missios

BY: JULIA RENAUD I’ve been getting lots of good feedback about the Quick Facts section, so this month I am … More

New Year’s Eve: midnight is past my bedtime

BY: ALYSON ROGERS Statistically, the likelihood of me being up to ring in the New Year on January 1st is slim. … More

Improve Your Sleep Quality to Reduce Your Symptoms

BY: ALISON Studies have long shown that sleep deprivation, especially when chronic, can have detrimental effects to our health. Just … More

Planned structure: why it’s important post-ABI + 8 tips getting started

BY: CELIA M One of the many things we lose during recovery from an ABI is structure in our day-to-day routines. … More

Coming back to BIST’s peer support program

BY: MARK KONING I recently went through a re-training session to once again become a mentor in BIST’s peer support … More