Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion
Presented by Sue Cook and Lori Ann St. Louis
What Is It?
We all hear the words “brain injury” and “concussion”. We are more aware of these injuries in our daily lives whether at work or in our leisure activities. Injuries can affect our ability to function in daily life and changes can be subtle yet impactful. How does this injury affect an individual’s abilities and what can be done to help.
Target Audience
Anyone who wants to understand brain injury and the implications of living with, or supporting someone, dealing with this situation.
Why It's Important
People who have sustained a brain injury may have their life altered in sudden and significant ways. Family members or significant others are also affected as they must learn to negotiate these difficulties. Understanding how brain injury and concussion affect us is an important step in the road to recovery.
What You'll Learn
A basic understanding of the brain and how injury affects us cognitively, emotionally, physically, and behaviourally.
Lori Ann St. Louis MSW, RSW
Lori St Louis, MSW has worked over 15 years counselling and providing intensive case management support to individuals who have experienced trauma and loss. Lori works within a strength and goal-based approach drawing upon Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Resiliency Based Therapy techniques. Lori’s trauma informed practice supports clients who have sustained complex physical injuries, acquired brain injuries, pain disorders, substance use disorders, depression and anxiety. Lori works in an evidence-based practice to support a bio-psycho-social model of recovery resulting in increased activation in the home, and community.
Sue Cook OT
Sue is the owner of Abilities and a Registered Occupational Therapist. She has over thirty years’ experience as an OT and started abilities in the year 2000. Sue has worked with clients throughout central and northern Ontario but currently see clients in the North Simcoe area.
Sue graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. She is also a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapy and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy.