Stronger Together: Empowering Brain Injury Survivors & Their Loved Ones

Join us for a day of support and inspiration to help brain injury survivors and their loved ones thrive together.
About this Event

Stronger Together: Empowering Brain Injury Survivors & Their Loved Ones

Join us in person for an inspiring event where survivors and their loved ones come together to share stories, gain support, and learn empowering tools.

It’s a welcoming space to connect, grow, and celebrate strength!

• This is a free event sponsored The Northern NJ Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, Kessler Foundation, and Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation (Select Medical)

• The event will be held in person. There will not be a virtual option for attending

• The event is being held in the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation-West Orange Campus Conference Center

• Breakfast and lunch refreshments will be provided

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast

Info: After arriving, check-in and grab a bite to eat. You can also visit the vendors at their tables.

🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Info: Our director, Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD and associate director, Jeannie Lengenfelder, PhD address attendees.

🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Affair: Brain Injury Affects More Than the Survivor
Host: Miracle Child—Kelly and Olivia Lang

Info: Two Voices. One Journey. Redefining What’s Possible After Brain Injury.

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break

Info: Stretch your legs or visit the restroom.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presentation
Host: Imagine NJ—Connie Palmer, LCSW Grief Educator
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 AM
Lunch

Info: Enjoy refreshments, visit the vendors, speak with other attendees and presenters.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Presentation w/ Erica Weber, PhD, Senior Research Scientist TBI
Host: Erica Weber, PhD
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Break

Info: Stretch your legs or visit the restroom.

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Nutrition After TBI
Host: Dr. Palak Patel
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Update on TBI Research

Info: Listen as Director, Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD shares the status of TBI research being done in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research and the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System.

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing