Webinar, June 23rd – 30th, 2021, with The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts offers an introductory educational series regarding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) via a Zoom platform.
* These presentations have been designed for staff who are currently providing services to individuals with ABI, as well as those who may be new to the field of brain injury.
* Who should attend? Participants for whom this series was developed include: Case Managers, Program Coordinators, Residential Program Staff, Day Support Program (e.g., club house) and Day Habilitation Staff, Certified Brain Injury Specialists, Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs), Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistants, Family Counselors and Other Mental Health Clinicians, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Home Health Agency Staff, and Community Support Workers.
Description of Training:
Session I: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 1:00pm-4:00pm
Session II: Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 1:00pm-4:00pm
Challenging behavioral outcomes of acquired brain injury (ABI) often impact recovery and compromise long-term quality of life.
* This six-hour training provides a brief overview of the most common behavioral challenges associated with ABI as well as evidence-supported practices for assessment and treatment.
* Session I reviews brain structures associated with behavioral outcomes including socially disinhibited, withdrawn, and agitated presentations. The components of a therapeutic environment and the use of Positive Behavior Supports for reducing challenging behaviors are reviewed.
* In Session II, cognitive disorders contributing to challenges in behavioral regulation are presented. Assessing behavior and implementing evidenced-supported practices for reducing challenging behaviors as well as techniques for teaching socially functional behaviors are reviewed.
To register or for more information visit www.biama.org/abiprograms.html or contact Laura MacFeeley, Education & Program Coordinator, lmacfeely@biama.org 508-475-0032
