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Looking to reinvent yourself after a traumatic brain injury? We're an online lifeline and resource connector. This has been my vision ever since a young woman ran a stop sign and sent my car tumbling end-over-end.

This website allows us to share our research, resources, and stories with each other. We're glad you are here!

If you are feeling alone, please email info@tbibridge.org and include your phone number. We'll reach out!


Meetings

Schedule of Zoom Meetings
In October and November we'll be having meetings every Tuesday!

October 7, 14, 21, and 28
November 4, 11, 18, and 25
Wednesday sessions at 9:30 AM:
Reading Bridge Book Club — 1st and 3rd Wednesdays reading Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson PhD (Amazon link to book)

Inspiration Circle — 2nd and 4th Wednesdays discussing any book or writing you choose to bring (including your own!)

Visit Helpers' Corner for the Zoom links to these Wednesday meetings.

Are you on the list?
Please call Celeste at (909) 260-0980 or send her an email at info@tbibridge.org. You'll be added to a list to get a reminder the day before each Tuesday's meetings.

Missed the Zoom Meeting? Watch recent ones here!

November 11 :
Learning to Listen to Each Other

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Learning to Listen to Each Other : facilitated by Celeste Palmer
November 4 :
Caring About Each Other

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Caring About Each Other : facilitated by Celeste Palmer
October 28 :
Triggers: How to Manage Them

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October 21 :
Support Group Meeting

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October 14 :
Learning Patience and Other New Skills

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October 7 :
What's In Your Toolbox?

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What's In Your Toolbox? : facilitated by Celeste Palmer

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News

Kepler, the Agility Dog
Kepler and Breanne
Kepler and his person, Breanne
Breanne says: "My dog got his first agility title (means he completed three courses correctly) after working on it for 18 months with him! I started doing agility with my dogs in 2022, just over a year after my TBI, and in the beginning I would get dizzy and could only do a few things when training. But I think it helped my body awareness while moving when recovering. And I'm so proud of this little dude! And me!" Congratulations, Kepler and Breanne!

Breakfast Club in October
Breakfast in October
Rosalina, Celeste, Kelly, Mike, Norma, Jan, Monty, Jack, and Breanne. Pass the orange juice!


Breakfast with the Gang in September
Breakfast in September
Pancakes with our Posse
Getting together again for an in-person breakfast in September! Click to see a bigger version of our delightful group.

Breanne and Family Did a 1K Dash
Breanne and team at the Dove Dash
The team prepares before their inspirational dash
Our own Breanne and her family did the Dove Dash 1K (and Dog Dash!) put on by Ryan's Reach, benefitting High Hopes. Great job to you and your family for doing good in the community!

March Breakfast Meeting
Breakfast meeting in March
Our gang
Hanging out at an in-person breakfast with our group is so much fun! This one was March 15th.

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Bridge Event Series
New!
Our Bridging the Gap tree of events means there are lots more ways to connect with each other! Check out our exciting new offerings ...
Visit Helpers' Corner to learn more
  • Reading Bridge Book Club
    Build back language skills with Suzanne, reading for fun and therapy.
  • Inspiration Circle
    Jim guides us in the healing act of writing and reading inspirational poetry and quotations — your own or a favorite author.



Welcome from Celeste Palmer
Founder and TBI Survivor


Neuro-optometrist Dr. Doug Stephey shows us how the brain and eyes work together
Neuro-optometrist Dr. Doug Stephey Video
How the brain and eyes work together


To the future!
Holiday Happiness Strategies Video
Tips for keeping spirits bright all year long


Dr. Martin McLeod speaks at our meeting
Chiropractor Dr. Martin McLeod Video on Successful Living
This dynamic speaker makes sense of getting to know your body and emotions, how doctors and patients should communicate, and how diet can be the key to everything.


Krista Von Stetten during her video interview
Our Stories - Video Edition!
Catch up with us live on video.



My Happiness Project Video
Celeste speaks about our pursuit of happiness


Celeste and Judith at booksigning event
Celeste's Journey Video
Sharing her adventures at a booksigning event



Our Resources page contains many listings we have found helpful. From medical centers to massage, in-home care to brain boosting techniques, please make use of these great opportunities. Email Us if you have a resource to share with others!


Donations Welcome!
Your kind donation makes
sharing our resources possible!


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We appreciate our business donors so very much!
  • Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater
  • Citrus Community College and Haugh Performing Arts Theater
  • Claremont Courier
  • Espiau's Restaurant
  • Human Interface
  • In-N-Out Burger
  • Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
  • Salt Oasis
  • Stroke Department, PVHMC
  • Tea with Sherry
... and to all the people who give to help us. You allow us to continue the tradition of scholarships to Veterans who are students at Citrus College. You also expand our reach to find and provide resources, education, and advocacy for survivors' families and friends — our gratitude is endless!

If you would like to contribute to the Susan Reis Carroll Memorial, please make a note of it in your donation. Susan was a TBI survivor and a member of our community.



Books

Chicken Soup: 101 Ways to Think Positive - Book Cover 101 Ways to Think Positive
The latest Chicken Soup book written by Amy Newmark features a story by Celeste Palmer! Everyone can benefit from a little more positive thinking. Your attitude is a powerful tool that can help you react to the ups and downs of life and even change what happens next.
Find out more about this book



Recognizing the Hero Within - Book Cover Recognizing the Hero Within
In this anthology created by our fantastic friend Carol Lake, numerous writers (including Celeste, Breanne, Suzanne, and Carol herself) share their true stories of overcoming obstacles on their path to recognizing the Hero within themselves. Rock bottom has built more heroes than privilege has. Be kind to yourself, get to know yourself, become a better version of yourself.
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Chicken Soup: Think Positive, Live Happy - Book Cover Think Positive, Live Happy
Another fantastic Chicken Soup book, featuring a story by our own Carol Lake! As co-author Deborah Norville says, "Change your thoughts and you'll change your world. Sometimes you need an example to follow, a how-to that works for you. These stories can help you do just that."
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Chicken Soup: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries - Book Cover Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Celeste is honored to be one of the 101 people who were asked to share their brain injury journeys in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries: 101 Stories of Hope, Healing, and Hard Work.
Find out more about this book



Pomona Valley Stroke Classes Going Strong

Pomona Valley Health Center in Claremont
Beautiful Claremont Campus of PVHC
"Life After Stroke: New Beginnings" is the stroke support group of Pomona Valley Hospital, held in Claremont at Pomona Valley Health Center on Monte Vista.

Meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the month from 10 to 11:30 AM.

For more information please email Stroke.Support@PVHMC.org.

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Latest Video Interviews are Live!

Fireside Chat with Celeste and Christian
Film at Eleven
The latest "Our Stories" videos are now live here on the website! See new faces, and some familiar ones too!
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Our Gang at a recent meeting
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