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 About
the MBIN Program
The
Marin Brain Injury Network (MBIN) was founded over 20 years
ago by a group of family caregivers of acquired brain injury
survivors. Together, they created a weekly support group
for their brain-injured family members, providing rehabilitative
and emotional support. By 1997, the funds and facilities
had been secured for the creation of a day program for brain
injured adults; the Larkspur Center was born. Highly qualified
staff members were recruited to develop a unique rehabilitation
program that integrated vocational and occupational therapy
with expressive, movement, and creative classes.
Today, Marin Brain Injury Network (MBIN) is a community
organization of acquired brain injury survivors, their friends
and family, medical and social service professionals, and
concerned individuals. Rehabilitative, supportive, creative
and educational services are offered at the Larkspur Center
for brain-injured adults, their caregivers and professionals
in the field. The Larkspur Center provides a supportive
community to all who participate and everyone who is eligible
is served.
We offer a variety of support services during the week and
a structured day program, Monday through Thursday from 12p
to 4pm, at 1132 Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur, California.
The facility is near the College of Marin campus and is
accessible by Golden Gate Transit or Whistlestop Wheels.
The
Larkspur Center day program offers classes, groups, and
other activities to help adult survivors of acquired brain
injury (ABI) maintain stability in their lives, achieve
greater independence, and participate more fully in their
communities. Classes and other activities at The Larkspur
Center’s structured day program build self-esteem
and self-acceptance while developing a range of skills:
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- Speech
and cognitive skills
- Creative
expression
- Attention
and focus
- Improved
ability to control behavior and impulses
- Health
and fitness
- Stress
management
Day
Program Classes Include:
- Cognitive
Exercises
- Support
Groups
- Expressive
Art & Drama
- Music
& Vocalization
- Creative
Writing
- Board
& Card Games
- Computer
Lab
- Yoga
& Movement Classes
- Cooking
- Business
Meetings
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