Episode 26 – Loss of identity, positive attitude, and finding help with Jaclyn

Jaclyn is a 23 year old who, in 2019, received multiple concussions in a 5 month span ending her college soccer career and leading her to PCS. She will be sharing her experience on finishing college despite these circumstances, dealing with loss of identity, the importance of finding the right health care professional, as well as the variety of treatments she underwent to get her life back. It was this experience that ultimately solidified her drive to start physical therapy school this coming August to help others struggling with brain injuries.

Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.

To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:

https://www.concussionmtl.com/

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Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:

Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566

Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957

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Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971

To Contact Us:

concussionmtl@gmail.com

Concussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:

Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helpline

American HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

Concussion Chats is available on:

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