Post Concussion Education Class
Monthly series of four sessions, January to April 2018
Every 2nd Wednesday
January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
$30 per class ($120 total for all four sessions)
Four month commitment is required.
Sliding scale available.
Have you suffered a concussion and experienced any of the following symptoms?
Headache, dizziness, sleep Disturbance, mood Changes, or trouble with memory and concentration. These can be signs of POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME.
This program will help you navigate the healing process from concussion through educational information offered in a supportive group setting.
Facilitated by Dr. Jim Wilson, PhD, a licensed neuropsychologist specializing in concussion and brain injury for almost 30 years.
Registration
Space is limited. Participants must register to attend.
Call (415) 461-6771 or email info@schurigcenter.org
Download the Post Concussion Education Class flyer here.
CogSMART: Cognitive System Management and Rehabilitation Therapy
10 weekly sessions starting January 11, 2018
Thursdays
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$25 per class ($250 total for 10 week program)
10 week commitment is required
A program designed to help people with cognitive impairments perform better in everyday activities and reach their goals pertaining to school, work, social functioning, and daily living.
CogSMART is a form of cognitive training to help people improve their skills in:
- Prospective memory (remembering to do things)
- Attention and concentration
- Learning and memory
- Problem-solving
- Planning and organization
- Cognitive flexibility
CogSMART uses compensatory strategy training, rather than extensive drills.
This approach helps make these cognitive strategies become habits,
so they can be used automatically when they are needed in the real world.
The Art Therapy Class is offered 10:30 am to 12:00 pm before this class on the same Thursdays beginning January 11, 2018.
Facilitated by Maggie Smida, OTR-L
Maggie received her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy at San Jose State University and is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. She comes to us from UCSF Medical Center where she gained valuable experience in the acute care setting. She incorporates OT based modifications and adaptations in the design and implementation of the programs offered at Schurig Center.
Registration
Space is limited. Participants must register to attend.
Pre-screening and evaluation is required prior to enrollment.
Call (415) 461-6771 or email info@schurigcenter.org
Download the CogSMART flyer here.
Art Therapy Class: Creating Connections Through Art & Community
10 weekly sessions starting January 11, 2018
Thursdays
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
$25 per class ($250 total for 10 week program)
10 week commitment is required
Did you know that creating art has many benefits?
- Improving memory
- Increasing problem-solving skills
- Building self-confidence
- Aiding self-expression of inner thoughts and feelings
- Increasing communication and social interactions
- Stress management
This 10-week class for brain injury survivors is a creative journey of personal exploration using a variety of art materials. The therapeutic art process helps people navigate the challenges they often experience due to an injury while fostering a sense of safety in a supportive community.
The CogSMART class is offered 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm after this class on the same Thursdays beginning January 11, 2018.
Facilitated by Midge Casler, MA. Midge is the Art Program Director at Schurig Center, where she has run art groups for 10 years. She uses the art process to help people navigate the challenges they often experience due to an injury, while fostering a sense of safety in a supportive community. “I believe in the healing powers of art and the creative process. I feel honored and often humbled by my work and the clients I work with.”
Registration
Space is limited. Participants must register to attend.
Call (415) 461-6771 or email info@schurigcenter.org
Download the Art Therapy Class flyer here.
Aphasia Communication Group
Weekly series of 10 sessions begins January 16, 2018
Tuesdays
10:00 am or 11:00 am
Day/time determined by therapist.
$25 per session, sliding scale available
10 week commitment is required
Do you have trouble expressing yourself?
Do feel that you are misunderstood or not heard?
Would you like to speak with more confidence?
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed during conversations?
This group can help! This 10-week program provides the opportunity for individuals who have experienced a stroke or other neurological impairment to practice and develop communication and cognitive skills in a supportive environment. Each participant will be evaluated to assess his or her unique needs and to set personal goals. Topics covered include:
- Engaging in conversation
- Body language
- Communication strategies
- Listening skills
- Connections with friends, family, and your community
Facilitated by Kalynn Stewart, MS/CCC-SLP, a licensed speech therapist specializing in stroke and brain injuries. Kalynn has worked in rehabilitation of individuals with complex neurological impairments in the hospital, outpatient, and community setting for over 20 years.
Registration
Space is limited. Participants must register to attend.
Pre-screening by therapist is required.
Call (415) 461-6771 or email info@schurigcenter.org