Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Resources Washington State

TBI Skill Builder – Washington Online Training - TBI Skill Builder WA 

TBI Skill Builder is a NO Cost Online Workforce Development Training for Providers, All Facilities Staff, Homecare Staff, Social Workers, Families and anyone working with adults that have a TBI.  

The course includes topics on understanding the reason for challenging behaviors, supporting participation in personally meaningful activities, responding to challenging situations and behaviors, and much more.

WA State DSHS Approved Clock Hour Provider
 

Return to School (RTS) – Washington State -  Home | Return To School 

RTS is designed specifically for Washington educators, parents, and community providers who support students with brain injury. Find resources for ITC, Webinars / Instructional videos, and the Brain Injury Management Toolkit.

“In the Classroom (ITC)” is a FREE Online professional development course created for working with students.

 

TBI Events Portal – Upcoming Events, Safe Kids, Conferences and Workshops, past event recordings

TBI-BH ECHO Registration - UW TBI – Behavioral Health ECHO Tele-Conference Series – Connecting Front-Line Providers with Specialists to discuss evidence-based treatments and case consultation.  First Friday of every month 12:00 – 1:30 PM PST – Starting 7 Jan 2022

 

TBI Informational Videos

This Video Series provides a collection of informational resource supports:

What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) ?

            Cognitive Behavior Changes with TBI

            Understanding Dementia

 

What are Person Centered Practices?

            One Page Profile

            Reflective Listening

 

Return to School and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

 

Independent Living and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

            Pathway to Affordable Housing

                       Options for Housing through Long Term Care Services

                       The Governor's Opportunity for Supportive Housing (GOSH)

            Traumatic Brain Injury TBI and Return to Work

            Self Care for Caregivers

 

TBI Inside Corrections

 

Open Your Eyes to Distracted Driving

            Wheeled Sports Concussion Safety

 

TBI Virtual Support Groups (VSG)

Virtual Support Groups can be found on Hey Peers.  Internet Location Finder:  Washington State Drive-In Wi-Fi Hotspots  

TBI Support Groups Information Flyer

The Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council provides Support Groups through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) that emphasize education and interpersonal support. The TBI Support Groups are predicated on the concept that a person-centered approach can empower and enrich an individual’s life following a Traumatic Brain Injury.

To that end, the emphasis of DSHS TBI Funded Support groups is to aid in developing long-term knowledge and generic problem-solving skills to help attendees overcome obstacles that may interfere with a fulfilling life. While these groups may provide a therapeutic effect, they do not provide therapy and instead focus on delivering organized bodies of knowledge and resources for the betterment of attendees.  

The universal shift to a single virtual platform for Support Groups continues the work previously started, and truly brings opportunities to all parts of Washington State.  Increased opportunity to attend and receive support, education, and resource information is an important part of the work that can meet even remote rural areas.  This shift allows for the outreach necessary to grow TBI programs, resources, education, and information under new systems.

Current Monthly Group Schedule

•    1st Friday – Caregiver: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
•    1st Sunday: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
•    1st Monday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
•    2nd Thursday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
•    3rd Monday – Veterans Focus - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
•    3rd Friday: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
•    4th Thursday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
•    4th Friday: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 

TBI Training, Conferences / Workshops, Webinars and Events

Building Capacity in Brain Injury Series - TBI Events Portal

The TBI Council and DSHS have built a FREE Virtual Conference and Workshop series.  

 

Washington State TBI Strategic Partnerships Advisory Council Meetings 

Oct 6, 2022,  9 – 11 AM - Virtual, Link and Agenda Posted prior to Meeting

 

National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA)

NASHIA provides information on national trends, best practices, and TBI stakeholders across the country - Trainings Archive