These trainings are intended for Survivors, Family Members, and all Professionals who are interested in expanding knowledge and education pertaining to any manner of brain injury.


Brain Matters Virtual Training

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 PM - EST

Virtual Training: Safety in the Home Environment After a TBI or Stroke: A Resource Guide for Families and Professionals

Presenter: Gina England, MA, CCC-SLP

Cost: $25.00 or FREE to all survivors and family members.

Please note that refunds will only be issued for cancellations that are received 48 hours prior to the training.

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This webinar will focus on the cognitive, visual, physical, behavioral, and communication challenges that frequently occur in the home environment after an individual’s discharge from a supervised medical setting. Each challenge will be explored in the following ways: identification of the specific challenges, strategies to mitigate the challenges, and finally, resources for families, caregivers, and professional support staff. A digital handout will be provided to participants for future reference.


Monday, November 9, 2026, 8:30 - 10:30 AM EST

Virtual Training: Stroke and Brain Injury 101 - An Introductory Presentation on the Early Characteristics of a Stroke or Brain Injury
Presenter: Gina England, MA, CCC-SLP,
Cost: $25.00 or FREE to all survivors and family members.
Please note that refunds will only be issued for cancellations that are received 48 hours prior to the training.
The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire has created this webinar to help individuals navigate their way through the early days of a Stroke and/or a Brain Injury. This webinar is designed for patients, families, and caregivers.
The content of this two-hour webinar covers a basic introduction to the functions of the brain as it relates to the location of an individual’s stroke or brain injury and the subsequent changes in abilities/ behaviors that can be anticipated. Additional content that will be addressed includes the following: • General behavior management guidelines • The most commonly observed cognitive deficits • Changes in communication skills • The primary rehabilitation goals in the acute (early) stages of recovery • Resources for family/caregiver support • Handouts that can be printed and reviewed for permanent access to essential information


Thursday, December 10, 2026, 9:00 AM -12 Noon, EST
Virtual Training: Managing Post TBI Challenging Behaviors Through Cognitive Reconnections
Presenter: Gina England, MA, CCC-SLP
Cost: $25.00 or FREE to all survivors and family members.
Please note that refunds will only be issued for cancellations that are received 48 hours prior to the training.

This presentation will focus on the post TBI cognitive deficits that are most likely contributing to challenging behaviors and
will offer participants suggestions and strategies on how to neutralize the behavioral responses of the survivor due to
deficits in executive cognitive skills (memory, attention, safety awareness, problem solving etc.). Illustrative case histories will be incorporated to demonstrate how the right strategy can effectively assist the survivor to moderate their own behavior through improved cognitive functions. A comprehensive digital handout will be provided that includes a summary table, for future reference, illustrating:
-- A specific challenging behavior
-- A specific cognitive deficit that is likely contributing to the behavior
-- Specific strategies to employ when the challenging behavior occurs.