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BY: MARK KONING Here we are into the month of June and Brain Injury Awareness Month. Every year I wonder of its impact. What minds are being awakened and new things learned? Do people come to an understanding of […]

BY: JULIA RENAUD BIST’s March Community Meeting featured occupational therapist Michelle Jacob who discussed managing emotions and demonstrated HeartMath technology to our members. Michelle Jacob About Michelle Jacob: Michelle has been an occupational therapist for ten years. She is also […]

BY: JANET CRAIG Looking for a new salad idea to welcome spring? This is a gluten and oiĺ free vegan salad which is really refreshing. Make it using the new Spiralizer tool, which is available in several dollar stores.   Ingredients […]

BY: BLUE HELMET GIRL My first big trip after my TBI was three years post accident, and I was terrified. Traveling is exhausting for a person without a brain injury, so it’s ten times more exhausting for someone with […]

BY: JANET CRAIG Looking for a slightly less indulgent treat without compromising on the flavour? Janet Craig offers this amazing no crust coconut pie – because all you read is pie. Preheat oven to 350F Ingredients  2 eggs 1 […]

BY: SHANNON SCHILLING It is the time of the year where the days are shorter and your feet are colder. But upon a rainbow of snow is one good thing, Valentine’s Day! The formal celebrations of this Christian holiday go […]