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Heidi Lerner facilitates a support group for people living in the community with brain injury. She helps those who attend
come to better understand and manage their symptoms of injury. Heidi creates a trusting, fun-loving social atmosphere, one in which participants feel comfortable socializing with others that have similar experiences and concerns.
In the group, Heidi acts in developing interpersonal skills, improving communication, boosting self-confidence as well as giving references of community resources. Participants share personal stories and successful solutions regarding common problems associated with brain injury. Heidi provides information that helps participants accommodate for challenges as is needed to improve one’s life. In this way, Ms. Lerner facilitates rehabilitation post-injury.
Links:
Poem - What Survivors are looking for in a Support Group
For details regarding the support group click here
Why attend a brain injury support group
For information regarding one on one training/counseling, click here
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