CCStudio

Concussion Care Studio

Sign up for the 3 M-Care Program and receive 3 Modules of ONE ON ONE Counseling: 1)Tools for Symptom Management, 2) Monitoring the Trajectory of Symptoms, 3) Managing Changes in Affect, Behaviour and Cognition.  Each Module is Approximately 1 Hour in Length.

Classes

 Mindful Movement & Weekly Goal Setting ➖ Presented by CCSTUDIO

A thirty minute class lead by Michelle Goin, which is focuses on specific modes of ocular control:

1) convergence, 2) pursuit and 3) saccades. Each week is structured with specific exercises that focus on vision, posture, breathing, sensory touch, cross body movement patterns, and fall prevention exercises.

Every class is designed to enhance movement following a concussion or brain injury. This class is all inclusive and accommodations are encouraged.

Registration is required and classes go for eight weeks and progress each week. A smart goals presentation is also included in the class and every individual gets an opportunity to record their goals each week, leading up to their final eight week goal. 

 

 

CLASSES

Classes run for 8 weeks and Zoom links are emailed out after registration!

Sunday 9:00 AM (PST) , 10:00 AM (MST) , 12: 00 PM (EST)

 

 

CLASSES 

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GROUP SUCCESS from the last round of Mindful Movement Classes ......Congratulations 

In Eight Weeks we have completed: 32 Kundalini Yoga or chair Yoga sessions, MELT method, 32 dynamic warm up routines, Gait exercises, 230 walks, weekly sessions at the gym, meditation and TBI specific guided meditation, 24 lifts and curls, marching and uphill walking, changing meal times, adding plant based meals, adding protein, and 20 hours of Adaptive Mindful Movement as a TEAM.

Feldenkrais exercises, Qigong exercises & hip abduction/extensions exercises and surgery preparation. 12 Hikes, including hikes in the Rocky Mountains. A 5 KM Colour Me Rad Race, Cycling Ride that was 24 Miles long, Beep Test for both aerobic and anaerobic exercise endurance, and enrolment in a University Speech Therapy Program and completion of EMDR treatment schedule.

We have supported each other through appointments: Physical Therapist, Optometrist, Neuro-Optometrist, Kinesiologist, Physician, Psychological Testing (Neuro Psych), and Support Groups, Alonon Support Groups.

 

 

Roundtable Conversations: An Intersection Between Psychology & Recovery 

➖ Presented by CCSTUDIO

In each workshop, a topic from psychology is presented and a small number of guests share their stories. Roundtable Conversations give Brain Injury Survivors a safe place to discuss their symptoms, barriers and successes. Groups are small and inclusive, so please be mindful that many times the class is sold out in advance. 

March 28th ,2024 - 9:00 AM (PST) , 10:00 AM (MST) , 12: 00 PM (EST)

This weeks workshop will explore levels of personal dispositions and how personal disposition can change following a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Cardinal dispositions, central dispositions and secondary dispositions will be discussed.

Only:  $45 Canadian 

 

 

Schedule Planning for Concussion and Brain Injury Recovery ➖ Presented by CCSTUDIO 

Every Monday morning, I make a visual schedule for my week so I can succeed with time management, schedule planning and preparation. Feel free to join me on Zoom and we can set up our weekly schedules together. 

Making a visual connection with my recovery was my greatest success. In these weekly workshops, we explore topics related to Brain Injury through a visual lens. We take one week at a time and review our opportunities for creating change each week. Brain Injury Recovery requires many small steps and little pieces of progress in order to move forward towards a path of post injury growth. 

Monday 9:00 AM (PST) , 10:00 AM (MST) , 12: 00 PM (EST) 

Only: $20/ Month for weekly support 

 

 

My Mentors

 

Thank you to my mentors.......

 

Dr. Chen, Neurologist & Acupuncture; Dr. Nowinski; Concussion Legacy Foundation, Dr. Ignacio, St Jude Brain Injury Network & UCLA BrainSport; Dr. Sternlicht, St Jude Brain Injury Network; Dr. Aung; Dentist, Dr. Weininger, Dr. Hill, Dr. Azzara & Michael Piper at Mindful Heart Program in Santa Barbara, Dr. Ratey (author) & Wayne O’Brian - Director of Seeds of Hope Toronto and Founder of TAASG Toronto; Isabelle, BIST or Brain Injury Society of Toronto (WRAP PROGRAM), Gabby & Manvir at Jodi House in Santa Barbara; Ruben, HiCares Brain Injury Research and Support California; Celeste, Founder of Bridging The Gap; Laura Fonseca, Neurological Music Therapist at Harmonic Changes Therapy Services; Jordan Pariseau (Personal Trainer, Coach), Tony Nguyen - Kinesiologist, Founder of FREE FITNESS; Samantha, Concussion Network; Dr. Almouradi, Vision Therapy; Dr Sharma, Neuro Optometrist; Gigi, Art Therapist (Colorado) with Bridging The Gap; Bjorn, Strength In Pain Foundation; Jeannette, Nutritionist, Yoga and Meditation; Deanna Coble, Space For Conscious Living; Kelly, KJ, Anne at Viva Clayworks; Michelle Wadsworth, Craniosacral Therapy; Anne Clarke, Reiki; Abigail, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Meditation Instructor in Philadelphia & RespectAbility Entertainment Lab Participant 2022; Kinsmen Yoga, Allen, Third Alarm Coaching for First Responders, Quarantine Improv; Jason, Derek, Trent; Edie, Yoga Wellness and Therapeutic Yoga; Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic, Sleep Clinic at University of Alberta Hospital & Many Others ......

 

Thank you for accepting me as I was, meeting me where I was at in my recovery and showing me grace even though you may not have understood the entire complexity of this injury. 

CCSTUDIO | Book Club

Book Club #1 - The Ghost In My Brain

We successfully completed The Ghost In My Brain, starting in January 2023 through until July 2023. Book Club #1 was a huge success with many entries in our personal reflection journals and open dialogue during breaks from reading. Participants from four different time zones and two Countries joined us weekly for a hugely successful first CCSTUDIO Book Club. Thank you and much gratitude and praise for Clark Elliott, Ph.D.

Book Club # - Left Neglected by Lisa Genova 

We successfully completed Left Negleted by Lisa Genova and had many wonderful discussions during our read through. Thank you to everyone who participated in Book Club #2. 

Book Club #3 - The Tenth Nerve by Chris Honey, MD 

Feel free to join our amazing CCSTUDIO Book Club community. You do not need a Book to Join in this amazing community, read or just listen along with fellow TBI, stroke and concussion survivors. 

 

Monday 2:00 PM (PST), 3:00 PM (MST), 4:00 PM (EST)

Free to join Starting on March 4th, 2024 on Zoom! 

 

We are currently reading The Tenth Nerve by Chris Honey and you are free to join in and listen or participate in reading. We currently have community members from two countries and eight different states. 

 

 

 

Meditation

Meditation 

Meditation is a practice in which an individual focuses on clearing their mind using a combination of mental and physical technique’s. Mental and physical health benefits include: a focused mind, improved sleep, reduction in stress and tension, equanimity, enhanced self awareness, decreased levels of anxiety, depression and pain. 

Meditation is a skill that can be learned and practiced every day. Guidance, insight and community can enhance your commitment to your personal practice. Meditation can be practiced in combination with breathing, mindfulness and yoga.