The Brain Injury Leadership Academy aims to support the development of therapists and leaders in the field of brain injury rehabilitation, and thereby advancing the field of rehabilitation, through increased personal awareness, increased self-mastery and mindfulness through the application of conscious professionalism principles. We believe that if principles of emotional intelligence applied in a mindful way to persons with neurological injury can make a difference in their outcomes and quality of life, these core principles can have similar impact on the clinician’s own personal growth!

Brain Injury Leadership Development: Foundation and Application

Brain Injury Leadership Development: Foundation and Application (BILD:FA) is a year-long endeavor for clinical and administrative leaders and those who are in a position to lead more informally through staff development, team coordination, etc.  This program will develop your leadership skills, while at the same time addressing challenges to implementing best practice knowledge in neurorehabilitation. Through participating in BILD:FA, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate, learn, self-discover, and get support on your journey to leadership in neurorehabilitation. Read more…

The Conscious Therapist Workshop: Mindfulness Applied

Brain injury rehabilitation has been referred to as “an extremely stressful and demanding endeavor”.  In this context, the “Conscious Therapist” demonstrates mindfulness through moment-by-moment awareness of their thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and is able to be present for their patients and co-workers despite growing challenges. Numerous factors inherent to working with brain injury, as well as external factors influencing the delivery of services, place great demand on the individual therapist. These unique challenges to mindfulness for the neurorehab professional require a unique approach to increase resilience, therapist satisfaction and ultimately therapist impact on the lives of those they serve. This interactive workshop is meant to lay the foundation for significant personal and professional growth. Read more…

Courses are led by Dr. Sheldon Herring.  Dr. Herring serves as the Clinical Director of the Outpatient Brain Injury and Young Stroke Programs at Prisma Health-Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital.  Dr. Herring also teaches Behavioral, Social, and Population Health Sciences at the USC School of Medicine Greenville.  Dr. Herring is a member of the Board of Governors for the Academy of Certification of Brain Injury Specialists and is certified as an Advanced Practitioner/Certified Brain Injury Specialist. Dr. Herring previously served on the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association of America. Dr. Herring, who has practiced as a neuropsychologist for over 30 years, lectures regionally and nationally on brain injury rehabilitation topics.