Although registration is closed, we will still accept walk-ins on the day of the event

MindYourBrain@PennMedicine 2022 is going hybrid! This year’s
 event will have virtual and in-person options for our attendees.

  
MYB Workshop 2022 Session Schedule 

Registration 8:30 – 9:00am

9:00 am – 9:15 am:	Opening Remarks Candace Gantt Executive Director and founder of Mind Your Brain Foundation  M. Sean Grady, MD Physician Director, Neuroscience Service Line Professor of Neurosurgery
9:15 am – 10:00 am:	Keynote Speaker Tom Sweitzer, MMT, MT-BC Music & Melody
10:15 am – 11:00 am:	Workshop Session 1 A. Virtual Reality and TBI Rehabilitation: We will discuss how meditation has shown positive results for reducing stress and depression. Enjoy guided stress reduction activities that are used to shape the future of rehabilitation which is Virtual Reality (VR). If you would like to experience VR equipment  for yourself sign up for Session 1A or 2A. Presenters: Max Shmidheiser, ABPP-CN, MBE, CBIST and Gillian Murray, DSW, LSW, CBIS  B. Finding Funding   Presenter: Claire Sitarz, MSW, CBIS, Student Support Specialist, Traumatic Brain Injury at The School District of Philadelphia C. Thriving After Brain Injury   Presenters: Roni Robinson MSN, RN, CRNP and & Jamie Shoop, PhD D. Emotional Regulation: FAQs  Presenter: Michael Keesler, JD, PhD
11:15 am – 12:00 pm:	Workshop Sessions 2  A.  Mind Your Brain Mindful Meditation: Meet Me in the Metaverse: During this 45 minute session you will receive 15 minutes of a Virtual Reality (VR) Mindful Meditation experience on an Oculus headset in 3D.  Your feedback will be welcomed.  Register for this workshop and get your 15-minute appointment time at the conference.  Presenters: Max Shmidheiser, PsyD ABPP-CN, MBE, CBIST and Gillian Murray, DSW, LSW, CBIS   B. Music & Melody Presenter: Tom Sweitzer, MTT, MT-BC   C. Autonomic System Function: Easy Ways YOU can Regulate Recovery Presenters: Ali Ladak, PT, DPT, PhD and Kelly Anne Spratt, DO, FACP, FACC   D. Cognitive Fatigue Following Mild to Moderate Brain Injury  Presenters: Monica Coran, MA, CCC-SLP and Megan Timian MS, OTR/L
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm:	Workshop Sessions 3 A. Mind Your Brain Mindful Meditation: Meet Me in the Metaverse: During this 45 minute session you will receive 15 minutes of a Virtual Reality (VR) Mindful Meditation experience on an Oculus headset in 3D.  Your feedback will be welcomed. Register for this workshop and get your 15-minute appointment time at the conference.  Presenters: Max Shmidheiser, PsyD ABPP-CN, MBE, CBIST and Gillian Murray, DSW, LSW, CBIS B. Caregiver Support Group  Presenters: Alexa Walter, PhD, Megan Moyer, MSN, ACNP-BC and Nathan Smyk, MS C. Eyes Lie  Presenter: Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS  D. Sleep On It    Presenter: Megan Reid, OTR/L
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm:	Research Panel  Moderated by Douglas H. Smith, MD, Director for Center for Brain Injury and Repair
1:45 pm:	Closing Remarks