2021 Texas Brain Injury Conference and Webinar Series
In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month in March, the Texas Brain Injury Programs at the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will offer a FREE virtual webinar series.
The theme is "Bridging Silos: Connecting Systems of Care with a Person-Centered Approach."
March 3, 12–1 p.m. Central Time
Introduction of Person-Centered Thinking Principles and Brain Injury, registration link
Anastasia Edmonston, MS, CRC, traumatic brain injury partner project coordinator, Maryland Behavioral Health Administration
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- Name and describe core person-centered thinking principles (e.g., Important To and Important For)
- Engage others in person-centered planning and practices through a brain injury-informed lens.
- Identify tools and strategies for person centered and brain injury informed practices
March 10, 12–1 p.m. Central Time
Co-occurring Disorders: Substance Use and Brain Injury, registration link
Edith King, MA, LPC, Special Projects, Substance Intervention and Treatment Programs, Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Brad Fitzwater, MD, substance use medical director, HHSC
Learning objective
Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- Use person-centered planning, a wraparound approach and trauma-informed care to identify and treat people with co-occurring brain injury and substance use disorders
March 17, 12–1 p.m. Central Time
Brain Injury Among the Veteran Population, registration link
Richard W. Seim, PhD, director, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War Veterans, Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Learning objective
Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- Use person-centered planning, a wraparound approach and trauma-informed care to identify and treat veterans with brain injury
March 24, 12–1 p.m. Central Time
Correlations with Domestic Violence and Brain Injury, registration link
Megan Bermea, MPA, interim director, Office of Family Services, HHSC
Abeer Monem, director of Housing and Innovative Services, Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
Joshua Brown, LCSW, BCN, chief programs officer, Fort Bend Women’s Center
Learning objective
Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- Use person-centered planning, a wraparound approach and trauma-informed care to identify and treat people in domestic violence shelters that may have a brain injury
March 31, 12–1 p.m. Central Time
Bridging the Silos — National and State Initiatives, registration link
Rebeccah Wolfkiel, MPP, executive director, National Association of State Head Injury Administrators
Christine Medeiros, LPC, NCC, Brain Injury Programs manager, HHSC
Learning objective
Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- Use person-centered planning, a wraparound approach and trauma-informed care in recognizing and treating brain injury and bridge the silos between systems of care
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service, provides continuing education credit/contact hours for this event.
For more information: https://www.tmhp.com/news/2021-02-10-register-now-2021-texas-brain-injury-webinar-series