Brainworks News
Brainworks featured in Rehab Matters; November, 2011
Brainworks was recently featured in the fall 2011 edition of the Rehab Matters magazine. “Rehab Matters” is the official publication of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada
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Arden McGregor, Executive Director of Brainworks, co-wrote an article titled “Stubborn Bedfellows, Sleep and Mental Health”. The article argues that mental health and sleep disturbance are they two sides of the same coin.
Brainworks 3rd Annual Breakfast Seminar on Tuesday Nov. 29, 2011
Understanding and Resolving Cultural Barriers: Rehabilitation within Arabic Speaking Communities
The seminar offered the latest from Psychological, Rehabilitation and Legal Professionals on current issues affecting the rehabilitation of Arabic speaking clients. We will examine legal and rehabilitation barriers that the Arabic speaking population confronts, and discuss how to achieve greater understanding and facilitate more successful rehabilitation outcomes for all concerned.
Brainworks is committed to cultural sensitivity in rehabilitation service delivery. Although information provided during this seminar will hone in on the Arabic community, general principles and considerations will be transferable to clients of diverse ethnicities.
Guest Speakers:
Mr. Faisal Joseph, Partner, Lerners LLP, Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation and Insurance Defence Litigation
Dr. Nidaa Khalil, Ph.D., C.Psych.Psychologist (Supervised Practice), Brainworks
Mr. Abe Ibrahim, SSW, RSSW, CBIS, Rehabilitation Therapist / Registered Social Service Worker, Brainworks
Spirituality and Therapy; Spring 2011
The benefits of spirituality in therapy was the focal point, as Arden McGregor and Chris Papastamos took the lead in a presentation at the Canadian Pain Society’s annual conference that was held in Niagara Falls on April 13-16th. Arden and Chris had been selected by conference officials to speak on While Treating Mind and Body, Don’t Neglect the Soul: Incorporating Spirituality into the Assessment and Treatment of Chronic Pain. This workshop examined how the multidisciplinary treatment of the whole person with chronic pain goes beyond the mind and body, and the role that spirituality can play in enhancing recovery. Different models of spirituality were explored, along with spiritual exercises and strategies. Those who attended took away with them a keener awareness of the concept of spirituality, the many ways it can be integrated into assessment and treatment, and a better understanding of the practicalities of using a combined spiritual/health-care approach in helping those with chronic pain.
Arden McGregor featured in Rehab Matters; Fall, 2010
Arden was recently featured in the fall 2010 edition of the Rehab Matters magazine.
Download the Rehab Matters article.
The article traverses the journey Arden McGregor took from being inspired while being a swim instructor, to pursuing psychology at university to later opening and becoming the Executive Director of Brainworks.
Brainworks 2nd annual Breakfast Seminar on Thursday, November 18, 2010
Sleep Tight ©
Sleep As A Goal of Rehabilitation Rather Than A Barrier
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Jennifer Barr, Psychiatrist, Physician Lead of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at London Health Sciences Centre and Department of Sleep Medicine at LHSC.
Dr. Sarah Vernon-Scott, Psychologist, Brainworks and Ms. Tami Nestor, Case Manager/Rehabilitation Consultant, Brainworks
For more information check out the Sleep Tight program.
Doors Open London
Discover how London and the spaces that give London its identity have transformed over time. Experience London’s past and present, and the possibilities for London’s future.
Brainworks Opens its Doors, along with our neighbours on September 18 & 19, 2010. We will be open from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Admission is free. Come and see us!!
Brainworks featured in Rehab Matters; July, 2010
Brainworks was recently featured in the summer 2010 edition of the Rehab Matters magazine. “Rehab Matters” is the official publication of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada
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Arden McGregor, Executive Director of Brainworks, wrote an article titled “Social Media Matters; The newest player in rehab”. The article describes how the future of rehab is inseparable from the Internet.
Arden McGregor on the May 9th, 2010 AM980 Brainwaves Show
Arden spoke about the high prevalence of sleep disorders and their impact on those living with brain injury. Press play below to listen to the show.
Brainworks featured in Rehab Matters; April, 2010
Brainworks was recently featured in the spring 2010 edition of the Rehab Matters magazine. “Rehab Matters” is the official publication of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada
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Arden McGregor, Executive Director of Brainworks, wrote an article titled “The Changing Face(book) of Rehab”. The article highlights how social networking helps those in the rehabilitation field connect on a more virtual level.
Brainworks noticed in Windsor; March, 2010
Brainworks, and our very own Tami Nestor, Case Manager & Rehabilitation Consultant were featured in some Windsor publications.
“The Drive” published an article called “The Art of Functional Rehabilitation” describing how Brainworks’ client-centred approach serves the community: “Our clients’ life, loved ones and goals serve as our canvas. The paint is the abundant resources, the treatment options and the strategies used. And Brainworks is the brush that, through the team’s skill and dedication, paints individual client’s full picture of a healthy recovery and regained independence. “
Breakfast Seminar on Chronic Pain; November, 2009
In honour of National Pain Awareness Week, November 1 – 7, 2009
Brainworks presented Easing Chronic Pain:
Medical, Legal and Psychological Perspectives
In collaboration with the Departments of Clinical Neurological Sciences and Oncology at the University of Western Ontario, Siskinds Law firm and the Canadian Pain Coalition; Brainworks hosted a Breakfast Seminar on Chronic Pain, Thursday, November 5, 2009. This provided an opportunity to hear the latest from the Medical, Legal and Psychological communities on current practices to reduce suffering from pain and to improve quality of life
The panel of key presenters included: Dr. Dwight Moulin, Mr. Jim Mays, and Ms. Arden McGregor, each discussing important aspects of easing chronic pain from medical, legal and psychological perspectives.
For more information check out the Contain Your Pain program.
