Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association 14th Annual Conference "Brain Injury: Bridge To New Pathways” 6.5 (contact hours) Professional CEU's Available Wednesday, April 10, 2019

AGENDA

7:45 – 8:15 Registration/Continental Breakfast/Meet Exhibitors

8:15 – 8:25 Welcome/Opening Comments Lisa Morgan, B.A., CTRS Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association

8:25 – 9:25 “Memory Impairment after TBI: Clincal Challenges” Dharmendra Kumar, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry UT Health (University of Texas) and Physician at TIRR Memorial Hermann

9:30 – 10:30 “Driving Neuroplasticity with Cognitive Training After Brain Injury” Christina Ledbetter, PhD Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Department of Neurology

10:30 – 11:00 Break/Meet with Exhibitors

11:00 – 12:00 Concurrent Breakout Sessions

1- “Influencing and Changing Non-musical Brain Function and Behavior through Evidence-based Treatment of Music Therapy for Neurological Dysfunction of the Human Nervous System” Katherine GoForth Elverd, MM, LPMT, MT-BC Private Contract Music Therapist

2- “TBI Assistance: Legal Representation" Matthew Coleman, JD Logan Thompson, P.C. Social Security Advocates

3- “Trauma-TBI-PTSD” Phillip Johnson, PhD Private Practice- Clinical Psychologist

12:00 – 12:15 Lunch Provided

12:15 – 1:00 “A Journey to Recovery” Mr. Leo Morales, BA New Flat Rate

1:00 – 1:10 Break/Meet with Exhibitors

1:10 – 2:10 “Food for Thought - Impact of Nutrition on Brain Recovery” Suzannah Bozzone, MD UT Erlanger Institute for Sports and Health

2:15 – 3:15 Concurrent Breakout Sessions

1 – “Mental Health and Traumatic Brain Injury” Dr. Don Hanson, LCSW, STD New Beginnings Counseling Center

2 – “Cooking Demo for Brain Recovery” Christine Smith, RN, BS, Certified Health Coach Erlanger Sports and Health Institute

3 – “Pediatric Brain Injuries” Joseph Miller, MD Erlanger USA Surgical Neurosurgeon

3:15 – 3:30 Break/Meet with Exhibitors

3:30 – 4:30 Concurrent Breakout Sessions

1 – “Impact of Tai Chi After TBI” Josh Schklar, OT Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga

2 – “TBI in the Military: Incidence, Effects and Resources" Marsheila Tincher, BSW, MSW, LCSW Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC)

3 – “Updated Concussion Treatment” David Bruce, MD Erlanger Orthopaedics Sports Medicine

4:30 – 4:45 Wrap-up/Complete Evaluation

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is FREE.

What can I bring into the event?

Bring a sweater as the rooms can be cold.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

For questions, please call Lisa Morgan at 423-634-1572 or email chattanoogabraininjury@gmail.com.

What's the refund policy?

There are no refunds available.