MBIN recognize the needs, concerns and issues Families & Caregivers face supporting a loved one who is a brain injury survivor. Our goal is to provide an environment offering support, education, resources and comraderie for caregivers and family members of brain injury survivors.

Our center provides the following services to support caregivers:

The Caregiver Support Group meets monthly:
Each month, a different event will be offered with professional guest presenters who work in the field of brain injury.

Upcoming Caregiver Support Group Meetings at the Larkspur Center:

Neurophychology - Managing Behavioral Issues/Coping
July 27, 2008 - 11:00am-1:00pm
Guest Speaker: Christina Weyer Jamora, PhD (CA Psy 21943)
 
Dr. Weyer Jamora will be providing information about Neuropsychology, how it relates to brain injury, how to manage behavioral issues & coping with caregiver stress. Questions will also be addressed. To learn more about her work, visit her website: www.sfbrainwellness.com

Art Therapy for Survivors
August 24 , 2008 - 11:00am-1:00pm
Guest Speaker: Midge Casler, M.A., Art Therapist
 
Midge will discuss the benefits of art therapy for survivors of brain injury & for caregivers/family as well. This meeting will include an art therapy exercise for the group. Questions will also be addressed.

RSVP required for all Caregiver Support Group meetings.
Call 415-461-6771 or email Patricia @MBIN.org for more information or to RSVP.