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David landis Farr
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BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GRO…
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Stateline TBI
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Spirituality and TBI
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Project PEER
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TBI Survivors Advisory C…
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David landis Farr posted a blog postMy Dad's TBI & Other Related Background
Forty years ago, right before I was born, my dad was in an auto accident resulting in a TBI. I grew up hearing about what a nice person he used to be, which I found odd, because he was usually still a pretty nice person. I knew he had “brain damage,” as he called it. Of course, this was usually said by way of consolation, and to my dad's credit, he himself never made such excuses for his behavior, and have many fond memories of his affectionate and loving heart.I grew up in Utah. There was…See More
David landis Farr left a comment for Shad Alexander"Hi Shad,
Glad to have you.
Warms my heart.
landis"
David landis Farr joined TBI Survivors Network's group
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP NETWORK FACILITATOR PAGE
This group is for support group facilitators and brain injury leaders or those persons interested in getting involved with leadership This project is funded by a grant from the Department of Social Health ServicesSee More
David landis Farr joined Beth Ann Jankowski's group
Stateline TBI
The support group is for Teens and Functioning Adults, designed to develop a community in which we can encourage (share and give voice) to those affected by Traumatic Brain Injuries.See More
David landis Farr joined philip kenyon's groupSpirituality and TBI
Hello I was a Chaplain a hospital who worked with TBI patients. Now I'm a Chaplain with a hospice in the Chicago area. I'm interested in hearing stories about how your spirituality has helped you with your TBI. Anyone who has any form of spirituality is welcome. Thanks. PhilSee More
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Project PEER
Our network offers, mentors that are survivors, family members of survivors, veterans, students, care givers and more.
David landis Farr joined TBI Survivors Network's group
TBI Survivors Advisory Council
Creating the First officers and boardmembers for the network, Craig-founder, John-Americore/ARC,Tony-mental health, Scott-VA, Sha-social work, Shonti-childrens services, Natale-survivor, Don-survivor, Dave-survivor/olympiaadvocate,Jennette-See More
David landis Farr joined Tom Tatlock's group
TBI-Advocacy & Education: Exchanging ideas and resources
This group is a place to share your ideas, experiences and recommend resources for helping the members in their efforts to educate othersSee More
David landis Farr joined TBI Survivors Network's group
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Nightly at 7PM pacific 10PM easternCLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE AT 7PM PST 10 PM EST or you can call and listen on your phone424-243-9540See More
David landis Farr joined Shelah Riggins's group
TBI Book Club
A book club just for people affected by TBI. Members can suggest books to read, then we will discuss the strengths and shortcomings of the chosen book.See More
David landis Farr posted a blog postRappaport's Rule: When most people agree with you, worry.
"A crucial task for anyone interested in social/community problems is to look for paradox so as to discover antinomies [a contradiction in a law, or between two equally binding laws].... Once discovered, we will often find that one side or the other has been ignored and its opposite emphasized. To discover which paradoxes of social life are founded on antinomy and which are founded on absurdity and false reasoning is part of our job. That is the understanding part. The action part of our…See More
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- My dad's a TBI survivor of forty years, and I'm the Interim President for Brain-injury Information Referral and Resource Development (BIRRDsong).
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- My dad's a TBI survivor of forty years, and I'm the Interim President for Brain-injury Information Referral and Resource Development (BIRRDsong).
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David landis Farr's Blog
My Dad's TBI & Other Related Background
Forty years ago, right before I was born, my dad was in an auto accident resulting in a TBI. I grew up hearing about what a nice person he used to be, which I found odd, because he was usually still a pretty nice person. I knew he had “brain damage,” as he called it. Of course, this was usually said by way of consolation, and to my dad's credit, he himself never made such excuses for his behavior, and have many fond memories of his affectionate…
Posted on February 29, 2012 at 9:30pm
Rappaport's Rule: When most people agree with you, worry.
"A crucial task for anyone interested in social/community problems is to look for paradox so as to discover antinomies [a contradiction in a law, or between two equally binding laws].... Once discovered, we will often find that one side or the other has been ignored and its opposite emphasized. To discover which paradoxes of social life are founded on antinomy and which are founded on absurdity and false reasoning is part of our job. That is the understanding part. The action part of our…
ContinuePosted on February 25, 2012 at 9:59pm
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I really like what you said about treating yourself more gently and patiently on the days when your scores are lower. I definitely find that I can't access certain information or functions as well some days, and that I have to…"
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