Laura Williams, MA, LPC spoke on the relationship between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ACEs at the Oct 8 Resilient Sacramento Meeting. One striking research finding was the rate for TBI is increased in children and youth who have pre-injury psychiatric disorders and those who are experiencing high psychosocial risk (ACEs). In her work at the Veterans Treatment Courts in Colorado Springs and Denver, assessments showed over 80 percent of the clients had both ACEs and TBI. A lively discussion ensued around the experience of those in the room to include birth trauma and sports concussions that leave youth vulnerable. Ms. Williams performed a literature search on the subject and I will attach it to this blog. If you would like to learn more or need help in this area here are some resources:
Traumatic Brain Injury.com
California Dept of Rehabilitation Central Office 721 Capital Mall, Sac. 916-324-1313
Brain Injury Coalition - Independent Living and External Affairs 530-342-3118
Brain Injury Assoc. of California, Bakersfield 661-872-4903 http://biacal.org/website
Brainline.org
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