Concussion Education, Resources & Support Groups

As one of the leading concussion therapy treatment centers in Virginia, our goal is not only to ensure a successful recovery in our clinics, but to also provide resources that will help you progress your recovery outside our doors. Below is a list of concussion-related education resources that you may find helpful.

Websites

Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) – Learn more about traumatic brain injury and local resources
Center for Disease Control & Prevention: Heads Up – Another great resource for concussion education
Safe Harbor Shelter – Support for those who have experienced domestic violence
Concussion Story Wall – Interactive database of more than 4,000 videos of individual stories about how an injury occurred, symptoms experienced, and personal insights from those who have experienced a concussion

Articles

Concussion Myths: Straight From the Experts – Read more about the top 11 concussion myths from our brain injury and concussion experts
How Does Speech Therapy Help With Concussion Recovery? – Understand how a speech-language pathologist (SLP) can help aid in your recovery after a concussion
Concussion Awareness: Do You Have a Headache After Hitting Your Head? – Possible causes for your symptoms
Addressing Light Sensitivity After a Concussion – Tips on how to address light sensitivity
Understanding Concussions and The Recovery Process – Signs, symptoms, and the process of recovery

Podcasts

Ask Concussion Doc Podcasts – Listen to recent podcasts from concussion doctors as they answer many high-level questions about concussion
Huberman Lab Podcasts – Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, behaviors, and health

Support Groups

Sheltering Arms Institute Concussion Support Group – An open discussion of shared experiences to help with coping strategies and provide general education about concussions
Beyond Concussion Support Group – Join this support group online
Pink Concussions Support Groups – Join the support group that best fits your needs

Mental Health Resources

Love Your Brain Mindset Program – Online yoga, mindfulness, and education to build resilience for the brain injury community
Better Breathing Workshop – Available on YouTube
Yoga with Adriene – Free yoga series on YouTube for all experience levels
TBI Resilience Study – Offered through VCU; volunteers are compensated for their time

Start your Journey

Learn more about concussion therapy at Sheltering Arms Institute

Contact a specialist at Sheltering Arms Institute to learn more about how you can gain more freedom in your everyday life.