BRAIN: Independence through Empowerment

B.R.A.I.N. Nevada is a unique coaching program focusing on the real-world approach to a “Next Step” program for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injuries (ABI and TBI), as well as neurological condition and special needs. Our programs are client centered and represent a continuum of care with a focus on empowerment, life skills, vocational…

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Our Story began in August 2008

It all started August 16, 2008, the Morros Family was in Wendover NV watching their son, Josh Morros compete in a National Hare and Hound Race (off road motorcycle racing), He was the youngest to go pro in off road racing and to be signed with Factory Kawasaki for a 2 year rookie contract at…

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COVID 19 Outbreak UPDATE!

We have been actively monitoring the level of risk of COVID-19 and feel it is necessary to stay closed until June 8th at which time we will take clients by appointment only. We are considered essential, but due to the nature of clients not being able to identify signs and symptoms, I have decided to…

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COVID-19 Outbreak

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, BRAIN NEVADA and BECAUSE I CAN will be seeing clients on an individual basis and by appointment only thru April 3rd, 2020. Job Developers and Coaches are setting their own schedules with job seekers. All group workshops, classes and support groups have been cancelled. If you have any questions,…

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March is BRAIN Awareness month!

We’ll be announcing fun workshops that support brain health and recovery during the week of March 16-20 . Check back here for more details. In the meantime,  download BRAIN’s March Calendar and share with friends and family!

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Blue light and mild traumatic brain injury

According to new research at the University of Arizona, “Early morning blue light exposure therapy can aid the healing process of people impacted by mild traumatic brain injury.” Find the complete article HERE

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Josh’s bus gets new home!

Josh Morros’ bus has a new home with Reno Sparks Homeless Veterans – we were able to get it detailed (thank you Ryan Eager) and John Morros installed 2 new batteries. One of my brain buddies, Jody Quick helped me get bus to BRAIN yesterday. Then the community came together once again over the last day to fill…

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Josh’s Party Bus

A couple of months ago we made a posting asking the community to help us find Josh Morros’ bus after failed attempts to have the party we sold to on contract fulfill their commitment. Michelle Mello took on the task of finding Joshy’s bus, she was relentless!!! Well, to our surprise yesterday morning we walked outside to see…

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Great Gatsby Party | Texas Hold’Em Tournament

YOU’RE INVITED! Friday, November 15th, 2019 | 6 to 10 p.m. National Automobile Museum | 10 South Lake Street, Reno “Event in honor of Denny Granata” Join us for an evening of cocktails and scrumptious nibbles. Raffle, silent auction and casino style gaming prizes. Don’t play poker? Join us for a scavenger hunt. During the…

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Trunk or Treat | Sunday, October 27th

BECAUSE I CAN PRESENTS: TRUNK or TREAT – 3 to 7 p.m. 9475 Double R Blvd, #6 – South Meadows, Reno Kids get to trick or treat from the trunks of decorated vehicles. A Safe and Fun Environment for the Entire Family! Photo Booth | Prizes for best costumes | Food | Games | Prizes…

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CPR/AED & First Aid Classes – August 17 and August 28

Save a life this month – Learn CPR/AED & First Aid at Brain Nevada: CPR/AED and First Aid Certification: Aug 17, Saturday, 930am to 230pm, $50 CPR/AED Course Aug 28, Wednesday, 530-9pm, $35 Location: 9475 Double R Blvd, Suite #6, Reno, Nevada 89521 Register today – classes are limited to 10 ppl per class: https://cnc.3b7.myftpupload.com/events-classes/…

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BRAIN/Because I Can/Aces Fundraiser

  Come and join B.R.A.I.N. Nevada for our Reno Aces Fundraiser on Thursday, August 15th! Part of the proceeds for the tickets will go towards B.R.A.I.N Nevada-this program is a unique coaching concept that focuses on the real-world approach to a “Next Step” program for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injuries (ABI and TBI),…

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The Josh Morros-Because I Can Golf Tournament 2019

The Josh Morros -Because I Can was an amazing event this year and the weather was perfect! Best tournament we have ever had, Joshy would be so proud. Thank you Thank you to everyone that helped us organized and put bags together. The sponsors, the companies that donated auction items and all the golfers and…

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Sponsors

We would like to personally thank TresImage Salon for being so amazing and sponsoring our annual Josh Morros Golf Tournament! You guys have made amazing contributions to our cause and we are so lucky to have such amazing people and such an amazing company backing us. Thank you for all of your support.

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Josh Morros Golf Tournament!

  We are very excited to announce some of the awesome auction items the we have coming in for our favorite event of the year. This year and the Annual Josh Morros Golf Tournament we have some amazing auction items including:   2 tickets to the Chris Young concert and 1 free night stay at…

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Support Group Tuesday!

Good morning here from Brain Nevada! Today is our weekly support group and every week we like to talk about something a little different. Today we want to focus on positive affirmation that help you wake up and make it through everyday. A wonderful trick for that is write it on your bathroom mirror, something…

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Support Me Tuesday!

Today here at Brain we are having our weekly support group and we have made an incredible amount of progress with our very own client Daniel. These are our favorite days here, breaking through, getting down to the root of some issues, hearing the stories, talking through what happened, the struggles they are going through…

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Goal Planning Thursdays at Brain

Good Afternoon! Today is a great day here at BRAIN, today beside our normal workouts which are a blast everyday. Today and every other Thursday here at BRAIN is our goal planning. Yes, we know, setting goals can be boring and no where near as much fun as we make it! We create projects, fun…

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May for Brain Tumor Awareness

In honor of Brain Tumor Awareness month we would like to share a few facts with all of you about how many people are potentially affected by brain tumors every year. Leading doctors say that nearly 80,000 new cases of primary brain tumors are expected to be diagnosed this year. Approximately one-third or 32% of brain and CNS tumors are…

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Tuesday Mornin’

Jody, Fred, and Daniel all showin up early to get a nice workout in before today’s support group. Our support groups a free service we offer that is open to the public, come and join us!!

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Get Crafty!

Every monday here at BRAIN we have so much fun doing some amazing art projects with our clients, we do frequently post them on our facebook and now will be posting on our new twitter @brainnevada. Please follow our journey and our client amazing paths to recovery or come be apart of the fun and…

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Twitter Tweets from BRAIN

We finally did it! We got a twitter! Now not only can you follow our journey here and on facebook. Now follow us on twitter @brainnevada come share our adventure and watch the amazing progress our clients are making with our individualized programs and coaching!

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Brain Injury Affects Every Individual Differently!

Brain Recovery Assistants Institute of Nevada (B.R.A.I.N.), is a REAL WORLD coaching approach in continuing recovery. Our program is a client centered program that is part of the continuum of care with the focus on empowerment, community re-entry and independence. Dr. Geoff Manley, chief neurosurgeon of San Francisco General Hospital, was quoted in the San…

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Survivors’ Support Group

Please join us every Tuesday from 11:30-1:00 for our Survivors’ Suuport Group. Bring your lunch and receive the encouragement, support, nutritional and supplement awareness.

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Welcome Aboard

We are so excited to announce a huge addition to our team at B.R.A.I.N (Brain Recovery Assistants Institute of Nevada), Dr. Angela Marie Schuft, MS, Psy.D. Dr. Schuft comes to us with extensive knowledge in the mental health system. Her main goals and services she will be focusing on, are as follows: Guardianship Services, How…

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Gardnerville Monthly Support Group Presents Neurofeedback

 HEAL THE BRAIN INJURY AND ENHANCE BRAIN FUNCTION WITH NEUROFEEDBACK! · Anxiety/Depression/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · Brain Injury/Post-Concussion Syndrome/Stroke · Memory Decline/Dementia/Alzheimer’s · Epilepsy · ADD/ADHD · Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia/Developmental Delay · Anxiety/Depression/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · Asperger’s Syndrome · OCD/Oppositional Defiant Disorder · Peak Performance: Executive, Academic, Athletic, Arts · Autism Neurofeedback is being used more and more with brain injuries and the results are…

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BRAIN INJURIES DO NOT DISCRIMINATE

No two brains are the same.  The effects of a brain injury are complex and vary greatly from person to person. *Traumatic Brain Injury. TBI. Head Injury. Acquired Brain Injury. Cognitive Impairment.  Neurological Condition. Brain Injury. Concussion. Closed Head Injury* NO MATTER WHAT YOU CALL IT, THE PROBLEMS ARE THE SAME. Injuries of the left…

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New Statistics about Brain Injuries

Article by Paul Stone of Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute of Brookhaven Hospital Every year traumatic brain injury affects nearly 2 million people in the United States alone, and countless more brain injuries are experienced around the world. However we have only began to understand the mechanisms that occur when a brain injury is experienced, let alone…

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New Classes to be Added

SO EXCITED!!!  B.R.A.I.N. will be adding a few new services starting in May.  1.) Classes on healing your brain 2.) Classes on Neuroplasticity and 3.)Meditation and Yoga. Some of the items we will focusing on:  Fatigue, Headaches, memory, focus, stress, apathy and more.

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Marching into March For Brain Injuries

Please B.R.A.I.N. is marching right into MARCH sharing information about brain injury awareness, prevention, resources and education. We are honored along side of Josh Morros, Survivors, and Because I Can to be speaking and hosting some of the following events for March. March 5, Presentation at the Douglas County Court House. March 9th, City of…

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MARCH IS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH

Today is the first day  of Brain Injury Awareness Month. This injury is very difficult to deal with and misunderstood.  Progress saving and treating  those that have sustained severe traumatic brain injuries has greatly improved, so let’s pray for all those who do the research that they will continue their hard work and find a…

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Paparazzi supports B.R.A.I.N.

WooHoo! Diva’s Day out was such a blast and a big thank you goes out to Paparazzi $5 Accessories by LaLa for donation 100% of the proceeds from yesterday. A total of $350. was donated for our cause in helping individuals that have sustained a brain injury.

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A Parents Worst Nightmare!

I write this message today with a really heavy heart. Mainly due to the fact a mother has lost her child, then to top it off to know the lost was due to the side effects from his brain injury 4 years ago, this hits close to home. I met the Terry family in 2010…

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BECAUSE I CAN Monthly Support Group Meeting

FEBRUARY 18th If you have a Brain injury, Acquired Brain Injury or a Neurological Condition you will not want to miss this months support group meeting. February 18th 5:30-6:30p.m., More to Life Adult Day Center, 1963 E. Prater Way, Sparks, Nv We have a guest speaker: Patrick Doyle of Brain Health Therapy. Patrick will be…

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