Find information on understanding a TBI, to symptoms, and specific tips.
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Also type in the Search Boc “TBI” for specific materials and languages that are supported.
TBI Publications and Resource Materials
TBI Resources and Workbook - Filled with information, resources, journal prompts and more.
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Capable Caregiving
Capable Caregiving manual (PDF) is a resource and curriculum developed from feedback and input gathered from stakeholders across the state. Primary stakeholder groups included facility owners/providers, managers, supervisors, caregivers, trainers, families, clients/residents, DSHS staff, long-term care ombudsman and advocacy group representatives.
The Capable Caregiving manual is available in different languages:
English (PDF) Arabic (PDF) Cambodian – Khmer (PDF) Chinese (PDF)
Dari (PDF) Farsi (PDF) Korean (PDF) Laotian (PDF)
Russian (PDF) Somali (PDF) Spanish (PDF) Ukrainian (PDF)
Vietnamese (PDF)
Videos
What is Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI ? Cognitive Behavior Changes with TBI
Wa 211 Information and Referral - Help is just a contact away
Three Ways to Connect – Dial 911, 988, 211 to Get Support
Independent Living and TBI Self Care for Caregivers
Return to School and TBI Return to Work and TBI
What are Person Centered Practices? One Page Profile
Reflective Listening Understanding Dementia
Open Your Eyes to Distracted Driving TBI Inside Corrections
Wheeled Sports Concussion Safety Pathway to Affordable Housing
Options for Housing Through Long Term Care Services
The Governor's Opportunity for Supportive Housing (GOSH)
TBI Assistance Handouts (Unless denoted, these handouts are PDFs)
Seniors (en Español) Youth (en Español) Veterans (en Español)
Crowded Social Situations Emergency Preparedness Financial Management
Grocery Shopping Holidays Relationships
Law Enforcement Life in Workplace Physician Appointments
Materials and Resources
Flyers
TBI Learning and Support Resources Flyer (pdf) TBI Mobile Flyer SEE ATTACHMENT
Mental Health TBI SEE ATTACHMENT TBI versus ABI SEE ATTACHMENT
Safe Kids Flyer SEE ATTACHMENT
Caregiver Self-Care Handout (PDF) TBI Find Our Balance (PDF)
Websites
Falls and Prevention (including common risk factors leading to falls)
Pathways to Respite Support to an older adult or someone with a disability