Next meeting: November 12, 2007

Lifelines: The Brain Injury Support Group
meeting at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas


The November meeting is scheduled for Monday, the 12th, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM (directions below).

We will have a group discussion on Affirmations for Discovery. You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.

Affirmation: 1. The act of affirming or the state of being affirmed; assertion.
2. Something declared to be true; a positive statement or judgment.

Discovery: 1 a: to make known or visible. 2 a: to obtain sight or knowledge of for the first time : find b: find out intransitive verb: to make a discovery

D - Discover - I can discover new directions in my life.

I - Inventory - I accept my strengths and weaknesses.

S - Support - I am made stronger by giving and receiving support.

C - Coping Skills - I am developing new strategies to live with limits.

O - Opportunity - I am finding opportunities for growth after brain injury.

V - Victory - I am building my self esteem through daily victories.

E - Empowerment - I am empowered to improve my skills and make wise choices.

R - Restoration/Resources - I am finding resources that enhance my quality of life.

Y - Your Spiritual Choice - I am strengthened by my spirituality.

Please send a reply email to Kimberly Aikman (kaikman1@sbcglobal.net) or call 214 289 0286 so we know to expect you.

Directions to Presbyterian Hospital:
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas is located on Walnut Hill Lane, just east of U.S. 75 (Central Expressway). The meetings are in the

Fogelson Building, Ground Floor, Classroom A

Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas

8200 Walnut Hill Lane

Dallas, TX 75231

***The main entrance to the hospital was under construction at the time of October's meeting, so be advised that entry is a bit complicated. Visit http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=&daddr=8200+Walnut+Hill+LN+Dallas,+TX+75231&iwstate1=dir:to&oi=manybox&ct=16&cd=1&resnum=1

for a map.

When turning into the campus from eastbound Walnut Hill, the best route to take may be the driveway prior to the light for the main entrance. The driveway curves away from the main entrance (direction towards North Central Expressway) and the entry to the parking lot is on the left (gated entry). The Fogelson Building has a small dome on top and is next to the Margot Perot Center.

Using the underground parking is the easiest way to reach the meeting location; if entering from the main floor, cross the foyer (past the stairs) and take the elevators to the ground floor. Classroom A is to the left off the elevators.

Remember that parking is now free! Be sure to get your validation sticker at the start of the meeting.

Neither Lifelines nor Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas endorse or recommend any method, treatment, or a program for persons with a brain injury. The intent of the group is to provide support and make information available. Attendance in the group is not a substitute for an informed discussion between a patient and his/her health care provider. No endorsement is intended nor implied.