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 info@boutiquebydesign.com | Jun 11, 2020 | Concussion Care
Maybe you are reading this because you have a concussion. Or perhaps a loved one or a client has a concussion. Or maybe you are here because you have a different chronic condition that would benefit from mindfulness. I welcome all of you here, but I am writing this... 
by info@boutiquebydesign.com | Jun 11, 2020 | Concussion Care
I want to start by describing what (I think!) mindfulness is all about. It’s a complex concept, so please don’t worry about getting it all right away. That will come bit by bit over time. Simply put, when we practice mindfulness we pay attention to what is happening... 
by info@boutiquebydesign.com | Jun 11, 2020 | Concussion Care
Truth be told, at first I was a little skeptical about mindfulness and concussion. I wasn’t against the idea (I was familiar with it as my father has meditated since I was a kid); I just figured some kind of treatment would help me more. I am so grateful for public... 
by info@boutiquebydesign.com | Jun 5, 2020 | Concussion Care
I didn’t set out to make modifications to mindfulness practices. Ever the keen student, I was intent on taking it all in as best I could. As I explain in this video, it was my propensity to go into overwhelm that made it impossible at times, especially in the early... 