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January 2, 2019 by Angela

Art & Education For Survivors

Offered concurrent with the Family & Caregiver Support Group

Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The creative process also helps people to develop and manage their behaviors and feelings, reduces stress, and improves self-esteem and awareness. Each month there will be a different focus.

Facilitator

Shari Weiser, an artist and art therapy facilitator experienced in working with a variety of populations, including adults with special needs. Shari is passionate about helping individuals improve their abilities in order to better manage the challenges of daily life.

Cost

$15 per class, scholarships available.

Registration

Space is limited. Participants must register to attend.
Call (415) 461-6771 or email info@schurigcenter.org

January 3, 2019 by Angela

Core Therapeutic Program

The program is offered in two tracks; one for traumatic brain injury (TBI), including concussions, and one for stroke.

Professionals in the fields of art therapy, marriage and family therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and other disciplines work with volunteers from a range of professional backgrounds to lead this program. Our dedicated team has experience working with adults living with brain injury of varying levels of abilities and providing support for their families as well.

Courses are designed to help improve functional ability in the areas of memory, problem solving, processing speed, comprehension, attention, and focus. Occupational therapy, adapted movement, compensatory strategies, and speech therapy are also woven into the design of the courses. Each course uses a curriculum designed by the instructor, in collaboration with the Therapeutic Program team and a consulting neuropsychologist.

Program participants establish personal goals they would like to accomplish and work together with the team and their peers to reach toward success in a safe, supportive environment. Being part of a community that cares and understands while maintaining a focus on rediscovering life after brain injury is a benefit of this program.

When:
Monday through Thursday, year-round (closed the week of July 4th, and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)

Time:
11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Cost:
Private pay. Scholarship available by application process.

For more information or reserve your spot, please contact us:
(415) 461-6771 x100 or email resources@schurigcenter.org

January 3, 2019 by Angela

Aphasia Communication Class

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

Facilitator

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.

Info and Registration

Pre-screening by therapist is required.
Space is limited. Participants must register to attend.
Call (415) 461-6771 x100 or email resources@schurigcenter.org