by Patti Foster, TBI Survivor, Author/Inspirational Communicator During the beginning of March, I was privileged to travel to Holland and spend some quality time with people from around the world who do much in the field of brain-injury research and intervention. Dr Andrew I.R. Maas – Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital [...]

Dr Deana H Adams and brain-injury survivor of East Texas, Patti Foster – leaders of the nonprofit organization, Hope After Brain Injury (HABI), have been invited to present, “Coping Strategies of Traumatic Brain Injury: Survivors and Primary Caregivers” at the Eleventh World Congress on Brain Injury of the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA), on March [...]

By Bob Lyons; Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, 10-1990 After prayer and reflection, I have decided that my accident is a continual challenge to improve myself. Only by the Grace of God, I have noticed gradual, yet steady improvements in the cognitive, emotional, physical, social and spiritual aspects of my wonderful, at certain times challenging life. [...]

I love new beginnings, don't you?  A dear friend of mine used to say, "I love to be on the ground floor of something."  And, if you think about it, we are on the ground floor of a new year, a new beginning, a new adventure!  So, hold on tight....watch the journey unfold around you.  [...]

What an exciting season! Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's...all celebrate new life, new beginnings, new hope.   And although we have stress during these high-energy events, they are not without hope....we are alive.  We have breath.  We live in relative comfort.  We are loved.  Please embrace this season as a new coat on a cold day! Remember [...]

Hope After Brain Injury brings more hope to DFW at their 2nd Annual Conference, “Life-long Learning: Long-term Strategies for Traumatic Brain Injury” Saturday, November 14th in Arlington at 301 South Center Street from 9 until 2. To register call, 817-983-1087 Hope to see ya there! Speakers: Dr. Mike Stedham, Executive Director of The Center [...]

Sharing a little about what HABI Brain Aid and all the other UTA student groups have been up to for the past few months. We only have five days left until our campaigns end for this fundraiser -- we need to reach our financial goals -- we can do it with a little help from [...]

Hello Friends! I was just thinking about the happy and not-so-happy times of the holidays.  Traditionally, the holiday season is filled with laughter, fun, excitement, great food....:)  But for some of us, the holidays are a bit more difficult.  I thought I would share a version of Psalm 23 (from Psalm Now) to bring you [...]

From Vivian about the distinction of brain injury...what would you say?? Every person and everyone's family dynamic is not the same.  As in my opinion brain injuries are not the same. I have learned quickly that if your survivor has suffered from a TBI you have a whole different support group and understanding of you injury. [...]