2026 SDBIF Brain Injury Symposium—Healthy Connections: Balancing Recovery to Avoid Overwhelm
Register at this link: sdbif.org/symposium
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, survivors, family, friends, caregivers and brain injury professionals will be coming together to learn about how to establish Healthy Connections to Balance Recovery to Avoid Overwhelm.
Wondering why you should come?
BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS:
A brain injury can make recovery and reintegration feel overwhelming. Learn practical strategies to manage your energy, understand your limits, and build healthy connections that support your progress. Gain tools to recognize when to slow down, ask for help, and stay connected throughout your recovery journey.
FAMILY, FRIENDS & CAREGIVERS:
Supporting a brain injury survivor can be rewarding, but also challenging. Learn to recognize signs of stress and burnout while discovering ways to support your loved one without sacrificing your own well-being. Gain practical strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries, connection, and balance.
BRAIN INJURY PROFESSIONALS & STUDENTS:
Every brain injury recovery journey is unique, and overwhelm can quickly impact both survivors and their support systems. Learn how to recognize warning signs early and help clients build healthy connections, realistic expectations, and sustainable routines that support long-term recovery and reintegration.
GENERAL AGENDA
Registration opens at 9:30 am
Opening Statements & Welcome at 10:30 am
Keynote Speaker at 10:30 am
Panelist Discussions at 11:30 am
Lunch at 1 pm
Peer Breakout Groups at 2pm
Event Concludes at 3 am
Where is it happening?
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