NeuroNights
Building wellness skills for brain injury survivors and families.
Connecting community members to research and care.
WHAT IS NEURONIGHTS?
The NeuroNights series builds wellness skills, community, and connections for survivors and families affected by brain injury and other neurological conditions. Sessions are held via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5PM to 6PM. All are welcome to participate, and all sessions are FREE! Beginning in October, these sessions will be offered online with an option to participate in-person (Columbus area).
The first meeting each month will be a workshop focused on a monthly theme, and the second meeting will feature a survivor sharing their story.
WORKSHOP: LEARN about a wellness topic from clinicians, researchers, and community professionals
SOCIAL NIGHT/SURVIVOR STORY: SHARE your experience and successes with peers and our students
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN NEURONIGHTS?
1. REGISTER for NeuroNights: Sign-Up Here (You only need to do this part once!)
2. LOG IN by clicking the "JOIN SESSION" button above.
Links will be live 15 minutes before each scheduled session. You will need to use Zoom to access the meetings. Instructions are available below.
You can view videos of our past sessions on YouTube by clicking the "WATCH PREVIOUS NEURONIGHTS" button above. If you need an accommodation to participate or access the presentation materials, please email cbi@osu.edu.
NeuroNights is supported by Ohio State's Chronic Brain Injury Program (CBI), Wexner Medical Center's rehabilitation team, and the undergraduate Buckeyes Raising Awareness in Neuroscience (BRAIN) student group - along with funds raised at the annual Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Walk. Learn more about the race by visiting go.osu.edu/BIA5K!
Spring 2023 Sessions
January: Return to Learn
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Month, Dates & Location (survivor story – Zoom only)
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January 4 & 18
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In person workshop:
Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road OR Zoom
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- Speakers
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Jennifer Lundine, PhD, Associate Professor, Speech & Hearing
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Cassondra Wilson, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor
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Survivor Story: Olivia Casey
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WEEK 1 SLIDES (LUNDINE & WILSON) VIEW OLIVIA'S SURVIVOR STORY VIEW JANUARY FLYER
February: Acupressure
- Month, Dates & Location (survivor story – Zoom only)
- February 1 & 15
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In person workshop:
Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road OR Zoom
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- Speakers
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David Wang, PhD, RAc, Acupuncturist, Assistant Professor
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Survivor Story: Eric & Ginger Templeton
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March: Research Update
- Month, Dates & Location (survivor story – Zoom only)
- March 1 & 15
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In person workshop:
Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road OR Zoom
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- March 1 & 15
- Speakers
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Survivor Story: Jeremy Yankovich
April: Assistive Living
- Month, Dates & Location (survivor story – Zoom only)
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April 5 & 19
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In person workshop:
Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
OR Zoom
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- Speakers
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Ava Eisele, MSW, LSW, Health & Wellness Navigator, Friendship Village of Dublin
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Survivor Story: Eric Rickert
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May: Independent Living
- Month, Dates & Location (survivor story – Zoom only)
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May 3 & 17
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In person workshop:
Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
OR Zoom
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- Speakers
- Kristina Powers, Brookdale Trillium Crossing
- Survivor Story: Brooke & Aiden Hayes - Zoom
June: Community Building - Resources available to keep active through summer
- Month, Dates & Location (survivor story – Zoom only)
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June 7 & 21
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In person workshop:
Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
OR Zoom
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- Speakers
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Alicia Kempton, DPT, PT, NCS - Physical Therapist
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Joy Omslaer, LISW-S, Social Worker
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Survivor Story: Dwight Roseler
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2022 SESSIONS
01/05: Mary Massie - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Columbus Bereau of Vocational Rehabilitation
01/12: Daniel Hurlburt, PsyD - Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology/Rehabilitation
01/19: James Jim Ellison - Job Developer, Greenleaf Job Training Services
02/02: Kevin Weber, MD, MHA - Assistant Professor of Neurology
02/09: Alicia Kempton, DPT, PT, NCS - Physical Therapist, Brain Injury/Concussion Team Lead, Ohio State Outpatient Rehabiliation
02/16: Survivor Story - Jackie Palmer
03/02: Chelsea Kane, PsyD - Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
03/09: Katherine Brownlowe, MD - Neuropsychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology
03/16: Survivor Story - Lauren Wisehart
04/06: John Corrigan, PhD, ABPP - Emeritus Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Director, Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation (PART ONE)
04/13: John Corrigan, PhD (PART TWO)
04/20: Survivor Story: Lisa Huelskamp, PhD & Susan Bowman-Burpee, APRN-CNP
05/04: Jingzhen "Ginger" Yang, PhD, MPH - Principal Investigator at the Center for Injury Research and Policy, Professor of Pediatrics
05/11: Meredith Sweeney, OTR/L, CDRS, Occupational Therapist
05/18: Claire Jennings, Mobility Program Manager at Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
- 9/7: Nabil Khandker, MD
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
- Ohio State Neurologist, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
- 9/21: Survivor Story - Dineen Cottrell
- 10/05: Karen Moss, PhD, RN, CNL
- 10/19: Survivor Story - Marc McNeice
- 11/2: James Burke, MD+ Elizabeth Windisch, LISW-S
- Neurologist, Professor of Neurology, Ohio State
- Clinical Case Manager, Ohio Brain Injury Connection
- https://osu.zoom.us/rec/play/QbtVSWFfvAX2TeNbdIrEwiW2qoqBjv1jJoCur_1YHDR0UHwE46eWY6W6IEwq-KZbkPYdBqbT7e7_m_S9.xpcaHZkG02ddPrcI?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=9GC5_KpFQuaXH374tH137w.1672803754932.4759c017899746ed7ee09c9dc0f282b6&_x_zm_rhtaid=571
- 11/16: Survivor Story - Tess Palmer
- 12/7: Roger Perkey
- Student Wellness | Wellness Coordinator
- NeuroNights - Zoom
- 12/21: Survivor Story - Pam Stoklosa
2021 Sessions
9/1: Christina Roup, PhD, audiologist and researcher
9/8: Gail Whitelaw, PhD, audologist and clincal director
9/15: Katie Krumpak, SLP and Pam Richardson, Music Therapist
10/6: Panel Discussion w/ Optometrists Sara Huffman, OD and Phil Yuhas, OD, PhD + Jodi Jones, MOT, OTR/L, vision therapist
10/13: Julie Omiatek, MS, OTR/L, CHT, occupational therapist
10/20: BRAIN Undergraduate Students: Introduction to Neuroscience
11/3: Jaclyn Caccese, PhD, TBI biomechanist and researcher
11/10: Matt Bjelac, PT, DPT, NCS, vestibular physical therapist
11/17: Survivor Story: Ryan Kiehle
12/1: Sheital Bavishi, DO, TBI rehab director
12/8: Katlyn Baker, PT, DPT, NCS, neurologic physical therapist + Brook Harshbarger, PT, DPT, concussion physical therapist
12/15: BRAIN Undergraduate Students: Neuroplasticity Presentation
2/4: Jasmeet P. Hayes, PhD. Director, Mindset Lab, Department of Psychology. Faculty member, Chronic Brain Injury Program
2/11: Kristen Benson, MSW, LMSW. Regional Education Coordinator
2020 Sessions
Learn and ask questions about how the coronavirus pandemic impacts brain injury survivorship in an open forum with Dr. Sheital Bavishi, Medical Director of Ohio State's TBI Rehabiltation Program.
Social distancing and troubling news can be stressful for anyone. In this session, Drs. Anthea Gray, Ruchika Prakash, and Kathy Wright show you how daily schedules, sleep routines, and mindfulness practices can help you to reduce stress and mood challenges.
Staying active at home is great for physical and mental wellness. Physical therapist Alicia Kempton and nurse practitioner Susan Bowman Burpee lead an interactive chair yoga session, plus offer tips and resources for safe exercising at home.
Learn how relationships, especially intimate ones, can change and recover following chronic injury or illness. Dr. Lisa Batchos, Rehabilitation Psychologist at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center discusses how rehabilitation psychology can help improve sexuality and intimacy for survivors and their loved ones.
Dr. Mallory Kasper, Physical Therapist, discusses actions you can take to start and improve relationships, and to safely meet, date, and connect over the internet.
Learn how to plan for disability expenses, how to understand new policies, and more with financial planner Logan Phillips. This session is especially great for caregivers.
Music is a fantastic way to reduce stress, improve mood, and connect with others. Dr. Eugenia Costa-Giomi will explain how music helps you to stay well, and will lead a therapeutic drumming session using items you have at home.
Knowledge is power! Learn how your brain responds to injury, how and why brain injury survivors develop persistent symptoms, and how we can evaluate and intervene using technology. Neurologist Andrew Sas, MD, and rehab scientist Jaclyn Caccese, PhD, will give you a good foundation on the clinical side of brain injury
About NeuroNights
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HOW TO USE ZOOM FOR OUR MEETINGS
This information packet will teach you the ins and outs of Zoom, including how to download the app and what features you can use during meetings.
ALL ABOUT ZOOM
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR OUTPATIENT REHAB STAFF
Rehabilitation is a crucial component of recovering from brain injury. Our staff regularly attends NeuroNights sessions, and you can read more about them here.
OUTPATIENT REHAB STAFF
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
Buckeyes Raising Awareness in Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) is an undergraduate student organization and has collaborated with CBI to create the NeuroNights program.
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RESEARCHERS
Our researchers are an integral part of everything that we do here at the Chronic Brain Injury Program. You can learn more about the work that they do here.
RESEARCHERS