Author and 4th Wednesday of each month Co-Host, Simon Lewis and I will be discussing “Happy”. We all had things that defined our sense of happiness before our injuries. Post injury, we have to redefine our perception of what “Happiness” is for us. Happiness provides us a life worth living. If we hang on to our old ideas of happiness, we are apt to be sorely disappointed. Some may wonder if happiness is even possible after a disability is incurred. We’re here to tell you YES! It may not be what we expected, but it is obtainable.
TBI Rehabilitiation with Dr Frasier
Robert Fraser, PhD is a professor in the University of Washington’s Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine, jointly with the Departments of Neuro Surgery, Neurology, and consultant to the Social Security Admin. Dr. Fraser is a certified rehab counselor & life care planner. He directs Neurological Vocational Services within Rehab Medicine, specializing in brain injury, epilepsy and MS. He has co-authored numerous articles and four text books to include TBI Rehabilitation.
Doctor/Survivor Back Helping Others
Dr. Stuart Silberman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Oregon having earned his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology. He has worked in private practice in Eugene since 2013, and was employed with the Colorado Department of Corrections where he completed his Doctoral Internship.
In 2007 Dr. Silberman was rear ended in a motor vehicle accident and suffered a brain injury. Lingering effects of the injury threatened his career, cognition and routine daily functioning. Through his journey obtaining treatment for the injury, he found EEG Neurofeedback. Coupled with support from others, neurofeedback has facilitated significant, positive change in brain function. He has been able to move past the injury and proceed with the career he previously thought had been destroyed. In private practice he specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in combination with EEG Neurofeedback to treat brain injury, chronic pain, sleep disorders, ADD/ADHD, anger and Violence, Anxiety and Depression. See drstuartsilberman.com
Don’t Stop the Music
Nancy Weckwerth has been the sole Caregiver for her husband, John Swan, since his stroke in February of 1991. She and John were both professional musicians prior to that event. Nancy’s book, “Don’t Stop the Music: Finding the Joy in Caregiving” is a survive and thrive guide for Caregivers. Nancy and John have both come to live in Joy in spite of the enormity of their life change. The book is an instruction manual on how to do just that.
For more information, see Nancy’s Websites at: nancyweckwerthauthor.com, and dontstopthemusic.co.
Her book recently won the “Finalist” award from “Body, Mind, and Spirit Awards” in the self-help category. bmsbookawards.com/index.html. Both she and John are deeply honored by this recognition.