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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 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
Traumatic Brain Injury TBI and Return to Work
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 Tuesday 5-6 PM
1st Thursday 6-7 PM (Caregiver Focus)
2nd Wednesday 3-4 PM
2nd Wednesday 6-7 PM
3rd Monday 6-7 PM (Veteran and Improv Focus)
3rd Friday 5-6 PM
4th Monday 6-7 PM
4th Thursday 4-5 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.
Brain Health and Wellness Classes and Brain Injury Today (BIT) Podcast
The TBI Council, in conjunction with the BIAWA, are providing FREE Brain Health and Wellness Classes via ZOOM. A variety of topics will be discussed including health and fitness, managing fatigue, problem solving and much more.
Brain Health and Wellness Classes - Registration
Brain Injury Today (BIT) Podcast - BIAWA
National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA)
NASHIA provides information on national trends, best practices, and TBI stakeholders across the country - Trainings Archive
