Military/Veteran A.H.E.A.D (Achieving Healing Through Education, Accountability, and Determination) is a psychoeducational class for military members and veterans living with brain injuries. In this class, you will learn how the brain works and how injury can affect thinking, feelings, and daily life. Lessons are simple, clear, and easy to follow. The class is based on the MINDSOURCE A.H.E.A.D program and helps you better understand your symptoms and your recovery.

During class, you will learn tools to help with memory, stress, strong emotions, and daily routines. You will practice ways to talk with others and solve everyday problems with more confidence. The class is a safe and welcoming space where you can share, listen, and learn with people who understand military and veteran life. The class is co-facilitated by two Brain Injury Association of Colorado staff members, see below.

Meet Katelyn Stollsteimer:

Katelyn is a Reentry Specialist with BIAC and currently works with survivors in Denver’s Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Victims and Victim Services from the University of Colorado Denver. Previously, she worked in a specialty court program at Denver County Court, giving her a wealth of experience navigating the legal system and understanding the unique challenges individuals face while involved in it.

Katelyn has greatly enjoyed her time working with Veterans in Denver’s VTC and is eager to continue expanding her knowledge while building meaningful connections with survivors. Her connection to brain injury is deeply personal, as she had a family member impacted by brain injury. This experience fuels her passion to advocate, provide support, and foster connection with survivors at BIAC. She is excited to continue pursuing this passion through facilitating AHEAD.

Outside of her professional work, Katelyn loves to travel, especially to places with great hiking. Her favorite place she has visited so far is Zion National Park in Utah, and she also enjoys exploring the Rocky Mountains here in Colorado. She loves reading, adding new plants to her ever-growing collection, and attending concerts. Sharing these experiences with family and friends is deeply important to her and brings her the greatest joy.

Meet Kelsie Fucci:

Kelsie is a Resource Facilitator with BIAC and currently works with individuals in the state’s southern region. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and Master of Social Work from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Previously, she worked at the Brain Injury Center of Excellence at Fort Carson conducting clinical research, this provided her with unique insight into the Military Health System and service-related Brain Injuries.

Kelsie’s interest in the military and brain injury is both personal and professional. She has attended trainings at both the Uniformed Services University and Walter Reed Medical Center to deepen her understanding of working with service members and military healthcare programs. Her spouse is currently transitioning from Active Duty to the Colorado National Guard.  She hopes to pursue a PhD, specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology, to continue serving the Brain Injury community with empathy and understanding of these complex conditions.

Registration:

There is no cost for this class but registration is required as class size is limited