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
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
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
1325 S. Colorado Blvd., B300
Denver CO 80222
Conceptos Básicos Sobre Lesiones Cerebrales
Conceptos Básicos Sobre Lesiones Cerebrales está diseñado para adultos que viven con una lesión cerebral. Este taller cubrirá:
- Tipos de lesiónes cerebrales y anatomía cerebral
- Hechos de lesiónes cerebrales
- Síntomas de lesiónes cerebrales y reconocimiento de síntomas
- Estrategias y opciones de tratamiento para vivir con una lesión cerebral
Fecha y Tiempo:
31 de julio de 2018
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Ubicación:
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:
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, July – December 2018
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 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:
10:15 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. every Thursday
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:
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, January-December 2018
10:00 a.m. to 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, August 7th – December 11th
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 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, January – December 2018
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
Neuropsychology 101 Workshop
This workshop will address common questions about neuropsychology and evaluations:
- What is neuropsychology?
- What does neuropsychological evaluation entail, and why is someone typically referred for one?
- What is learned from a neuropsychological evaluation?
- Is there anything someone can do to prepare?
- What will an evaluation do for someone after a TBI?
Date and Time:
August 24, 2018
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Location:
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
4401 Union Street
Longs Peak Day Room
Johnstown, CO 80534
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, July – December 2018
1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M
Location:
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
325 S. Parkside Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Brain Injury Basics
Brain Injury Basics is designed for adults living with a brain injury. This workshop will cover:
- 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:
September 27, 2018
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Rawlings Library (Thurston Room)
100 E. Abriendo Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
5 – Western Slope Region
Brain Injury Basics
Brain Injury Basics is designed for adults living with a brain injury. This workshop will cover:
- 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:
August 14, 2018
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Western Colorado Area Health Education Center
2938B North Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81504
