We are proud to offer a variety of classes and workshops to survivors of brain injury throughout the state of Colorado. All classes and workshops are FREE; however, registration is required. Please contact Heather with any questions at 720-907-1455 or Heather@BIAColorado.org.
1 – Central Mountain Region
Brain Injury Basics
Brain Injury Basics is designed for adults living with a brain injury. This workshop will cover:
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- Types of brain injury and brain anatomy
- Brain injury facts
- Symptoms of brain injury and symptom recognition
- Strategies and treatment options for living with a brain injury
Date and Time:
Wednesday, May 29th
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Vail Public Library
292 W. Meadow Drive
Vail, CO 81657
2 – Denver Metro Region
Art Class
Art encourages the development and healing of physical coordination, personal expression and mental outlook, and provide survivors with a social space in which to interact.
Date and Time:
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, Jan – June 2019
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
1325 S. Colorado Blvd., B300
Denver CO 80222
Cooking Matters for Adults
Cooking Matters helps families to shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget. Families learn about nutrition, and they get to cook a healthy meal or snack in each session. Participants are given cooking-related incentives throughout the class as well as fresh healthy foods to take home.
Date and Time:
Every Monday from May 13th to June 24th (except May 27th)
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
1325 S. Colorado Blvd., B300
Denver CO 80222
Grief and Loss Group
This group will provide a supportive and healing environment for survivors of brain injury to move through their grief and loss towards and active engagement in life.
Date and Time: NEW SCHEDULE!
2nd Wednesday of each month, January – June 2019
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
1325 S. Colorado Blvd., B300
Denver CO 80222
Music Therapy
Music therapy is the use of music to address non-musical goals. This can vary from using music to improve speech after a stroke, to using music to help children with developmental disabilities reach their developmental milestones.
Date and Time:
NEW SCHEDULE starting in January 2019! Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
10:15 A.M. – 11:15 A.M.
Location:
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
1325 S. Colorado Blvd., B300
Denver CO 80222
Needlework
Work to improve your fine motor skills and challenge your brain in new ways through various forms of needlework.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, May 21st
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Location:
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
1325 S. Colorado Blvd., B300
Denver CO 80222
Poetry Workshop
Writing poetry can help us find our way when we are lost, and help us keep moving when we are convinced we cannot walk another step. This workshop will introduce you to “the healing art of making poems” and provide opportunities to practice the art.
Date and Time:
Every other Tuesday, January 15th – May 21st
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
1325 S. Colorado Blvd., B300
Denver CO 80222
The Mindful Brain
Learn how mindfulness can help promote wellness in body and mind and help cope with the challenges of living with a brain injury or concussion.
Date and Time:
1st Tuesday of each month, February – June 2019
10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Location:
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
1325 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite B300
Denver, CO 80222
3 – Northern Region
Adaptive Aquatics
This class is open and inclusive to all skill and fitness levels! Challenge and improve balance and coordination, exercise the mind and the body, and maximize muscle strength.
Date and Time:
Every Wednesday, March 20th – May 22nd
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location:
Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC)
1801 Riverside Ave
Ft. Collins, CO 80525
Adaptive Yoga
This specialized yoga class is adapted specifically for adults living with a brain injury in northern Colorado. Props such as chairs, bolsters, blankets, blocks, and fit balls are used to support the stability, safety, and comfort of each participant. Each class will provide the experience of various breathing techniques, mindful movement that includes both strengthening and stretching exercises, and relaxation techniques.
Date and Time:
Every Wednesday, April 3rd – May 22nd
2:20 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Raintree Athletic Club
2555 S. Shields St.
Ft. Collins, CO 80526
4 – Southern Region
Art Class
Art encourages the development and healing of physical coordination, personal expression and mental outlook, and provide survivors with a social space in which to interact.
Date and Time:
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, through June 2019
1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M
Location:
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
325 S. Parkside Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
