Traumatic Brain Injury and Positivity 10 Years Later

This week is our season one finale and we wanted to end in a very special way. Our guest is Chris Whirl and he joins Dr. Christopher Long to discuss Traumatic Brian Injuries. It is a topic that he knows very well as he himself suffers from a Brain Injury. This episode was recorded as Chris was getting ready to celebrate ten years since the night of his accident. His ability to stay positive and rehab his way back from his injuries to re-enter the education system, have a job and be a role model for others is truly inspiring. 

Timestamps: 

00:30 - Chris Whirl Introduction

01:04 - What is a Traumatic Brain Injury

02:32 - Chris’ Injury

04:29 - How life changed after Chris’ injury

07:10 - The night of the injury

09:30 - Rehab and the journey back

13:59 - TBI Waiver Services and Goals 

17:08 - How to improve services

19:00 - Current Challenges for Chris

21:00 - Re-Entering the Education System

26:48 - Setting Goals/Using the SMART System

30:20 - Future Goals for Chris

35:10 - Chris on relationships and marriage

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