April 10, 2020 - Keeping connected in self-quarantine with support group leader Michele Kauffman
Summary
Brain injury survivor and support group leader Michele Kauffman
joins Deborah Crawley to offer her experience and advice for folks
trying to manage their lives and keep connected during the ongoing
coronavirus-imposed quarantines. Michelle brings joy, laughter,
empathy, important information and a whole lot of love to the show.
Show Notes
Brain injury survivor and support group leader Michele Kauffman joins Deborah Crawley to offer her experience and advice for folks trying to manage their lives and keep connected during the ongoing coronavirus-imposed quarantines. Michelle brings joy, laughter, empathy, important information and a whole lot of love to the show.
Links to FREE online wellness and entertainment: Subtle Body Solutions - Heidi Frank Palmer, guided meditation Sunday mornings - SubtleBodySolutions.com
King County Library System - audio & ebooks, movies, art classes, educational videos - KCLS.org/online-resources/
Brandon Blake’s Bonus Time Music on Facebook shares music, education, love and compassion after his brain injury recovery. “Bando” plays music, reads and interacts with kids and parents - BonusTimeMusic.com
Resources for mental health and addiction: NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMISeattle.org Phone: 206 783 9264 Text: 206 207 7765 Email: helpline@namiseattle.org Referral and information helpline. Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 5:00. Leave a message and call will be returned as soon as possible.
AA / NA Alcoholics Anonymous: www.seattleintergroup.com 206 587 2838 24-Hour phone line. Schedule available on website. Most meetings are online; however, you can still find some groups meeting in person with social distancing. The 24-hour phone is staffed by sober alcoholic volunteers. You can’t leave a message, so keep trying if busy. We have several folks in our groups who are willing to chat if you are looking for help in your recovery.
Alcohol and drugs may feel relieving at the moment - just remember, “There is no long-term help in the bottom of the bottle.”
Crisis Clinic - 24 Hours: 866-427-4747 National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-7233 Suicide Hotline: 800-273-TALK OR 800-273-8255 / 800-SUICIDE OR 800-784-2433
Inner Smile Meditation: “I breathe in, I calm my body, I breathe out, I smile, dwelling in this moment I am well.” - Tich Nhat Hanh
What is Brain Injury Today?
Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury
Alliance of Washington. Join Executive Director Deborah Crawley for
insightful and inspiring conversations from members of the brain injury
community.