Support Groups
The Survivor Support Group and the Family/Caregiver Support Group are offered in multiple locations across Ventura County.
Our meetings begin with both the survivor and family in the same room, and then we break into separate meeting spaces.
A certified rehabilitation counselor facilitates our Survivor Support Groups and offers support as well as an educational, hands-on component geared to community re-entry and daily living skills.
Our Family/Caregiver Support Groups offer peer-to-peer support and provide a bridge for families traversing from acute rehabilitation to living again in the community.
Survivor and Family Support Group Locations, Days and Times
Camarillo -В 1st andВ 3rd WednesdayВ of every month, 4pm – 5:30pm – campus of the Camarillo Health Care District, at 3639 E. Las Posas, Building E
Santa Paula -В 2nd andВ 4th Wednesday of every month, 6:15pm – 7:30pm – Santa Paula Hospital, 825 N. 10th Street – located in the Hospital, enter door past Emergency Room
Ventura-В В 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, 4pm – 5:30pm, В 6950 Ralston, Bldg, 300, Ventura, CA (Bible Fellowship Church – corner ofВ Ralston
*All of our Programs are free of charge, but we do ask that you contact us and set up a convenient time for an initial intake interview and registration.
All of the workshops hosted by the Brain Injury Center are presented by experts in their field.В All are free of charge.В Unless specifically stated, all workshops are open to brain injury survivors, families, caretakers and professionals. Pre-registration is preferred for all workshops; call 805/482-1312.
Preregistration: Mandatory for all workshops.В Please see summary of each workshop for appropriate information.
Location: Unless noted under the specific workshop, the location for all workshops is the Camarillo Health Care campus, 3687 E. Las Posas Road, Building H, Camarillo, CA.
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November 15, 2011 (T) 6pm-7:30pm
Communication Strategies for Caregivers
Presenter:В Randy Brown, PsyD, MFT
Location:В 3687 E. Las Posas, Bldg. H., Camarillo (across from Camarillo Police Station)
Families & CaregiversВ of brain injured clients often find themselves drawn into chaotic and stressful situations in which they are expected to provide guidance and stability. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and MotivationalВ Interviewing are two well-researched methods which work well together. This workshop will provide basic knowledge of each technique and simple tools to give caregivers a positive reference point in their daily communication experiences.В В A positive outlook, respectful communication strategies, and a collaborative perspectiveВ make theseВ techniques rewarding.