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BIANJ hosts a series of webinars throughout the year and maintains a library relevant to survivors, caregivers, service providers, and everyone in between. View the list below to register for upcoming webinars, or view past presentations. If you’re in need of further assistance, please give our helpline a call at 1-800-669-4323.
Navigating Dating & Relationships After Brain Injury
March 4th, 12 PM – 1 PM
Presenter: Kathryn Murray, Psy. D
Description:
In this presentation, we will discuss the potential for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning after brain injury and how these impact current and new relationships. We will highlight the importance of communication in expressing wants, needs, and expectations to navigate new or existing relationships. Individuals can be conflicted about what to say or whether to share information about their brain injury when meeting new people. We will explore this personal decision about how much to disclose. Health care providers will learn ways to sensitively open the conversation about relationships and intimacy after brain injury. Survivors and families will learn strategies to ask their providers for help and information on intimate relationships.
Presenter Bio:
Kathryn Murray, Psy.D.
Dr. Kathryn Murray is a licensed clinical psychologist who completed her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at Widener University. She is certified in Biofeedback Therapy. She completed an APA-accredited internship through Widener University with rotations at Widener Neuropsychology Assessment Center and Jefferson University Hospitals. Dr. Murray completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship and then continued working as a licensed psychologist at RSM Psychology Center/Sports Concussion Center of NJ. At Bancroft NeuroRehab, Dr. Murray provides psychological services to residential individuals and outpatients with a history of brain injury or other neurological conditions. She manages the graduate student training program (practicum) and the neuropsychological evaluations for the residential individuals at Bancroft NeuroRehab.
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurodevelopment: Impact, Diagnostic Issues, and Treatment
April 9th, 12-1pm
Presenters: Hilary Murphy, PhD and Cristina Sperrazza, PsyD
Description/Objectives:
- Attendees will become familiar with the use of neuropsychological assessments to assess the needs of individuals with co-occurring developmental issues and TBI.
- Attendees will be able to identify how these unique profiles can aid in treatment development and progress monitoring.
- A discussion of important sociocultural issues and related variables (in relation to neurodevelopmental issues and TBI) will also be included
Presenter Title and Bio:
Hilary Murphy, PhD
Hilary Murphy Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist with a specialization in the assessment of neurodevelopmental and neuro-medical disorders. Her training in school psychology provides her with expertise in collaborating and consulting with educators and other professionals to develop comprehensive, individualized educational and treatment plans. Her areas of expertise include Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), specific learning disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), concussion, epilepsy, stroke, and developmental disabilities.
Cristina Sperrazza, PsyD
Cristina Sperrazza, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and formally trained neuropsychologist, focusing on clinical evaluations of toddlers, school-age children, adolescents, and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders and co-morbid concerns, such as emotional difficulties, behavioral challenges, or medical conditions. Areas of clinical interest and experience include Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), Intellectual Disability (ID), communication disorders, executive functions, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, and adaptive skills. Dr. Sperrazza is formally trained on the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) across the lifespan. She also has experience providing Executive Function (EF) Coaching to middle school, high school, and college students.
Traumatic Brain Injury in Service Members and Veterans: Symptoms, Support, Advocacy, and Wellness
May 19th, 12 PM – 1 PM
Presenter: Jenieve Guevarra, MD
Description:
In this webinar, we will discuss:
· Prevalence of traumatic brain injury in service members and veterans.
· Current screening methods and guidelines regarding return to duty for active service members.
· Acute, subacute, and chronic symptoms that may arise from injury
· Current guidelines for management and wellness and available resources for service members/veterans and their caregivers.
Presenter Bio:
Jenieve Guevarra, MD
Dr. Jenieve Guevarra is currently in her last year as a resident physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers University/ The Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation. She is actively interviewing for fellowship positions in brain injury medicine, her area of interest. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Neuroscience from Columbia University in the City of New York, a Masters in Biomedical Science in Neuroscience from the Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical Science, and a Doctor of Medicine from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She completed her preliminary year of Internal Medicine at Morristown Medical Center. Prior to medical school she performed research in neuroscience, immunology, and in traumatic brain injury laboratory groups from which she has authored and co-authored a number of peer-reviewed scientific articles. Finally, in addition to her work as a resident physician she has been an active service member of the United States Military as part of the New Jersey Army National Guard Medical Command (MEDCOM) Unit. She holds the rank of Captain and works primarily with service members injured in the line of duty as they rehabilitate to return to duty or to be medically discharged from the United States Military.