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35th Annual TBI Conference | Stream Now
Click here to watch the entire playlist of the 2025 TBI Annual Conference Speakers.
Thriving After Brain Injury: Your Path to Success
The 2025 conference featured a variety of engaging sessions, including yoga with Stephanie Congo, a talk by Kyla Pearce on Loving Your Brain and Compassionate Self-Talk, and a survivor story shared by Dede Norungolo. Participants also heard from Fredda Roberts, offering a TBI Service Coordinator perspective, and Stacy Spangler, who discussed Returning to Work after a brain injury. Carrie Carlson presented on Disability Etiquette and was followed by a panel of speakers for a question-and-answer session. These sessions provided valuable insights and fostered meaningful discussion for all attendees and viewers.
Recorded on Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
Welcome to the 35th Annual Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Conference. Watch it here.
Recorded on Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
Discover how slowing down through mindfulness can enhance focus, reduce stress, and ultimately increase productivity and performance. Watch it here.
Recorded on Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
Self-compassion has been found to improve a variety of health outcomes after brain injury, including anxiety, depression, self-criticism, rumination, and stress. And yet, it’s often confused with toxic positivity or feels inaccessible, since most of us have never learned how to approach our own difficulties this way. Join Dr. Kyla Pearce to learn about the three pillars of self-compassion, gain new tools for positive self-talk, and practice applying self-compassion to your own life for greater emotional resilience. Watch it here.
Recorded on Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
We may have an internal GPS that we sometimes ignore, but it’s only through attempting to find your way “home” that you find your way. Dede will explore personal, peer, and professional pathways for working with individuals who have experienced brain injury and address serving their family members, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals. Watch it here.
Recorded on Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
An Introduction to The TBI Service Coordination Program. Watch it here.
Recorded on Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
Take a quick break and reset with Wendy Ellmo of Brain Links. Watch it here.
Recorded on Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
Making Work, Work is a general information presentation given by a trained Benefits Analyst with WorkableTN for those with more case specific questions, Workable TN has Community Work Incentives Coordinators available for free referrals to those who qualify. Watch it here.
Recorded on Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
This session covers information and resources on working with a disability, including whether to disclose or not to disclose a disability. Carrie discusses ableism and disability etiquette in the workplace and details the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Watch it here.
Recorded on Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
Join Dede Norungolo, Stacy Spangler, Carrie Carlson, and Fredda Roberts for a panel discussion on work and benefits. Watch it here.
Recorded on Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
Download the accompanying resource guide here.
TBI Program Services Information Clearinghouse
The TBI Program is the central office for brain injury information in the state. Numerous materials including articles, books, videos, and pamphlets are available to survivors, family members and professionals. A comprehensive resource directory. The Traumatic Brain Injury Services Directory and Resource Guide is distributed statewide. A toll-free number (1-800-882-0611) is available to give immediate information regarding traumatic brain injury to individuals all across Tennessee.
TBI Support Groups
For more information regarding virtual and in-person support groups please contact your local TBI Service Coordinator or call the TBI Hotline at 1-800-882-0611.