Each one us has our own unique path through brain injury recovery - let’s talk about finding yours and never giving up!
In this episode, Cristabelle interviews Patti Shutt, a NeuroCognitive Program Instructor at Success Rehabilitation, Inc., who shares from her 12 years of experience working with brain injury survivors. Patti brings uplifting energy, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, kindness, and the necessity of recognizing one's own progress, no matter how small. Patti shares inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome significant challenges, highlighting the importance of support, patience, and the ability to adapt. She concludes with a message of hope, encouraging listeners to keep pushing forward and to remember that they are not alone in their struggles.
Cristabelle also announces our new nonprofit - Hope Survives!
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Thank you for being part of our journey. We are so excited for the new programs to launch in 2025, to be able to share even more hope for brain injury survivors and families!
0:00 Welcome
2:20 Intro with Cristabelle
6:00 New Nonprofit Announcement
12:15 Introducing Patti & Success Rehabilitation
21:35 Common Threads in Brain Injury
28:00 Small Steps Forward, Acceptance, & Self-Kindness
36:00 Stories of Perseverance
43:30 Finding Strength in Setbacks
51:45 Lessons Learned from Working with Brain Injury
55:40 Words of Hope
ABOUT PATTI:
Patti Shutt has been working in the field of brain injury for over 12 years at Success Rehabilitation Inc. She obtained her Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) certification in 2012, and has worked her way up from a direct support professional to a leadership role as a Neurocognitive Program Instructor/Student Co-Op Supervisor. Throughout these different roles and responsibilities, she has continued to take a person-centered approach to build on the cognitive abilities of clients during the continuum of care with their rehabilitation plan. She is also currently at the end of working towards her Bachelor of Communications and Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University University, anticipated to graduate in December of 2024.
Patti is also a founding member of the Board of Directors for Hope Survives, a new nonprofit organization for brain injury support launching in 2025!
Learn more about Success Rehabilitation: https://www.successrehab.com/
ABOUT CRISTABELLE:
Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, podcast host, brain injury survivor & advocate. She is the founder of Hope Survives, a new nonprofit organization for brain injury support launching in 2025, building from Hope After Head Injury support groups and Hope Survives Podcast.
Connect: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.com
About This Podcast
Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, or ABI? This podcast is for you. Sharing hope, support, and education for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and families. Hosted by award-winning TBI survivor, advocate, and singer/songwriter Cristabelle Braden, this is an uplifting podcast to bring hope to your darkest days. Subscribe and stay tuned for messages of encouragement, interviews with professionals, and survivor stories.
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This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician.
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