by Jessie | Feb 4, 2022 | Resources
In recent months I have had the privilege of being interviewed for two podcasts: One: Mark Watson of ABI Wellness and a leader in brain injury care in British Columbia interviewed me for the Brain Mastery Podcast. Mark asked me many wise questions that helped tease... 
by Jessie | Jan 6, 2022 | Concussion Care
I feel fortunate that very early on in my journey I had the opportunity to work with an occupational therapist. I encourage you to do the same! It’s through the support of the amazing occupational therapists at the GF Strong Rehab Center that I first learned... 
by Jessie | Dec 27, 2021 | Concussion Care
About 2.5 years after my car accident I went to see a neurologist. He said: “Jessie, the woman who was just in my office has had a brain injury for four years. She is practically killing herself trying to live her old life, but she can’t. Don’t wait any longer... 
by Jessie | Nov 19, 2021 | Breath work
Not long after my car accident I discovered this amazing video on Brainstreams, the website for the British Columbia Brain Injury Association. In it, fellow survivor and Canadian actor Lesley Ewen guides us in the practice of taking long, slow, deep breaths. I so... 
by Jessie | Sep 30, 2021 | Mindful Self-Compassion
Cultivate Mindful Self-compassion (it’s the Secret Sauce that supports us) *Photo: Spirit Island in Jasper National Park I had a rocky introduction to the concept of self-compassion. I first learned of it through metta (loving kindness) practice. Often on retreat... 