Woodstock Brain Injury Support Group

03/04/2026

🧠 What should you do if you think your child has sustained a concussion? It’s crucial to know the signs and to take action early. OBIA's Free Concussion Resource offers essential information on symptoms, what to watch for, and steps to take. 📚 Download the booklet ➡️ https://ow.ly/jw2W50Tfrsx

We would like to thank Dr. Lucie Pelland, PT, PhD, Dr. Chanth Seyone, MD, FRCPC and Dr. Deborah Tang, BSc, PhD, CPsych for their contributions to the development of this booklet as well as PedsConcussion for their Living Guidelines.

02/09/2026

REGISTRATION FOR OUR VIRTUAL CONCUSSION PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN!

Thinking about joining? Click the link below to register:

https://forms.gle/ve9dtyqThLXUYRyN6

Once your online registration form is received and processed, you will receive an email with next steps, including booking your required preprogram intake assessment.

Intake assessments are mandatory for program acceptance and are completed virtually with one of the program leaders. They typically take 30 - 45 minutes to complete.

If you do not receive an email notification within 3 business days of submitting your registration form, please be sure to check your spam or junk folder.

‼️IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Spots are limited and a waitlist may be in effect, so don't delay in submitting your registration!‼️

02/05/2026

PROGRAM RETURNING IN 2026!

🧘‍♀️We're excited to share that Carrie Bergen-Geisel (For the Love of Movement) is returning in April to guide participants through a gentle, 4-week restorative yoga series designed to help you breathe, recharge, and reconnect, all from the comfort of your own home.

The virtual yoga series will be provided free of charge, and will be open to brain injury survivors, and the caregivers and health care providers who support survivors through their recovery journey. A link to register will be provided when registration opens. Stay tuned!

SAVE THE DATES:

🌿Gentle Restorative Yoga: A Shared Space for Healing🌿

A gentle, accessible virtual yoga series welcoming brain injury survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers to rest, reconnect, and support well-being through breath and mindful movement.

🗓 Wednesday, April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2026
🕖 7:00 – 8:00 PM
💻 Zoom
💰FREE
✨ All skill levels, and all welcome - survivors, caregivers, friends, family and support workers!

01/30/2026

We hope everyone is staying warm in this cold weather. Just a friendly reminder that our next in-person support group meeting is:



Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: Unifor

126 Beale Street

Woodstock, ON

This meeting will also be available by way of Zoom for other support groups to attend the presentation from Inside U. The Zoom link will be sent out early next week.

We hope to see you all next Tuesday.

Courtenay and Wendy

01/06/2026

Our support group meeting tonight is cancelled due to the weather and road conditions

01/02/2026

Happy New Year,

Just a friendly reminder that our next brain injury support group meeting is as follows:

Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: Unifor, 126 Beale St, Woodstock

We will be ringing in the New Year with holiday updates/chit chat and group games.

We hope to see you next Tuesday. Everyone is welcome 😀

Courtenay/Wendy

12/04/2025

Fun had by all at our Reindeer Games. Happy Holidays!

11/05/2025

A fun evening making no bake protein balls

10/08/2025

Fall has arrived 🍂🍂

10/06/2025

Just a friendly reminder that our group will be meeting tomorrow evening. Please note the LOCATION CHANGE BELOW:

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: Southside Aquatic Centre (Pool)

315 Finkle Street
Woodstock, Ontario

Unifor had a conflict this month, so we will be meeting upstairs at Southside Aquatic Centre.

We hope to see you tomorrow.

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09/24/2025

Today is . Rowan Stringer was a high school rugby player who passed away in 2013 after acquiring multiple concussions over 6 days.

Rowan's Law Day is commemorated annually on the last Wednesday of September in Ontario to honour her memory and bring awareness to concussions and concussion safety.

Show your support for by sharing and learning about the signs and symptoms of a concussion! 💜🧠

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09/03/2025

Mindful Art and Summer Break Catch up