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Understanding the Healing Brain: How neuroplasticity is changing the way brain injury survivors find help and hope

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Program

We are proud to present Dr. Norman Doidge as our featured speaker. Dr. Doidge begins the day with a two-hour session about how neuroplasticity is changing how we consider and treat brain injury survivors.

The morning continues with Dr. Lynda Thompson of The ADD Centre® & The Biofeedback Institute of Toronto, who will talk about how Neurofeedback is helping brain injury patients.

Moving from the medical to the practical, the afternoon sessions feature speakers from insurance and legal communities. Gain new knowledge, strategies and ask specific questions.

The day-long session wraps up with a panel discussion, where medical, legal and insurance communities come together to wrap up how brain injury patients are finding help and hope.

Mix and mingle, form new relationships, and strengthen existing ones over coffee, lunch and a networking reception.

Schedule

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7:45	Registration and Breakfast	Yorkville Room
8:30	Opening Remarks Renée Vinett, Partner, Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP John Welton, Partner, Henderson Structured Settlements LP	Forest Hill Ballroom
8:45	The Brain's Way of Healing: The New Neuroplastic Approaches for Traumatic Brain Injuries and Damage Norman Doidge, MD FRCPC Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto Lecturer and Researcher, Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research, Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, New York	Forest Hill Ballroom
10:45	Refreshment Break	Yorkville Room
11:00	Recruiting Neuroplasticity to Improve Outcomes for People with Post-Concussion Syndrome Lynda Thompson, PhD, CPsych, BCN (Board Certified in Neurofeedback) Executive Director, ADD Centre & Biofeedback Institute of Toronto	Forest Hill Ballroom
12:00	About St. Michael's Hospital Head Injury Clinic Andrew Baker, MD FRCPC Chief, Department of Critical Care Medical Director, Trauma Neurosurgery Program Professor, Departments of Anesthesia & Surgery St. Michael’s Hospital	Forest Hill Ballroom
12:15	Hot Buffet Lunch	Yorkville Room
2:00	Alternative Treatment Plans for Clients: Challenges and Opportunities Panel Discussion David Levy moderates this session which will discuss issues including: Education of alternatives to more traditional therapy Identifying which cases are appropriate for this sort of treatment Getting past the stigma of treatment being considered “experimental” Who should sign the treatment plans cost What it will take for insurers to consider this treatment reasonable and necessary How success will be measured and considerations of whether treatment should continue. Insurer's Position: Wanda Rumsam, Adjuster, AllState Canada Defence Counsel Perspective: Kadey B.J. Schultz, Partner, Schultz Frost LLP Plaintiff Counsel Approach:David Levy, Managing Partner, Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP Law Clerk's Point of View: Tania Harris, Senior Law Clerk, Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP	Forest Hill Ballroom
3:00	Refreshment Break	Yorkville Room
3:30	Panel Discussion (all) Neil Sacks moderates discussion of all speakers about issues raised throughout the day	Forest Hill Ballroom
4:30	Closing Remarks Renée Vinett, Partner, Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP John Welton, Partner, Henderson Structured Settlements LP	Forest Hill Ballroom
4:45	Cocktails	Yorkville Room

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Conference Date

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Location

Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel
90 Bloor St East
Toronto, ON
Hotel website

Registration Rates

Early Bird: Before April 12, 2017
Legal Professionals / Health Care Providers	$375.00
Insurance Claims Professionals	$200.00
Survivors / Caregivers *includes a complimentary copy of Dr. Norman Doidge's book	SOLD OUT

Full Registration: After April 12, 2017
Legal Professionals / Health Care Providers	$425.00
Insurance Claims Professionals	$300.00
Survivors / Caregivers *includes a complimentary copy of Dr. Norman Doidge's book	SOLD OUT