AHIF launching new Emotional Regulation Skills Group
What is it?
Based on new research from doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, this is a group designed to teach survivors of TBI about regulating emotions. After a head injury, people may see a change in their ability to respond to emotions—especially unpleasant ones, such as anger or sadness. This group teaches people how to identify emotions, think through their responses to situations, and implement changes in their lives to better cope with unpleasant feelings.
Mount Sinai is proud to be a national leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. “Our excellence in clinical care and research is reflected in our designation as a Model System for Brain Injury since 2007, one of only 16 such programs that exist nationwide.”
This therapy is provided from Mount Sinai to AHIF clinicians as part of a research study for TBI recovery.

More Information:
For more information about this exclusive therapy opportunity, please click here: https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/media/telehealth-intervention-to-improve-emotion-regulation-following-tbi

To Register:
If you would like to participate in this group, please reach out as soon as possible! Registration ends January 31, 2024. Contact Katie at [email protected].
Details:
This group is a new type of therapy for TBI from New York, and it is being provided to AHIF clients free of charge for those who are qualified! The initial group will be limited to 6 participants, though there may be other opportunities for participation for those who are not accepted into the pilot group. (The reason for the limited number is because the group is part of a research study. Participants’ identifying information will not be used for research purposes.)
  • The group will run for 8 consecutive weeks from Feb. to Apr. 2024.
  • The group will meet twice weekly over Zoom: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
  • Anyone interested in this study must be a client with AHIF, be a survivor of TBI, be over the age of 18, and NOT currently be participating in AHIF-provided counseling services.
  • Clients MUST attend every group to receive benefits from the therapy. Important sections of the therapy will be covered every week, and the group will not be able to make up information for those who miss a session.
  • Participation in the group must be voluntary.
  • Therapy benefits valued at $3200 for the entire program.

AHIF Mental Health Counseling
AHIF Counseling is provided by scheduled appointment only. We are not an emergency service. If you are currently having a mental health emergency, please use your phone to call the national crisis line at 988. They are a free service provided 24/7/365 to help you in case of an emergency. You may also go to your nearest emergency room. If you are not having an emergency and would like to inquire about starting therapy services with a counselor, please email us at [email protected] or call our office at 205-823-3818, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible during regular business hours.

What Is AHIF's Mental Health Counseling Program?

In speaking with both clients and caregivers, AHIF recognized the tremendous need that both of these unique populations had for mental health counseling services.  In the majority of cases, these services were either not available, or not affordable, in their community.  In 2019, AHIF began a partnership with Katie Bee Counseling to provide vouchers for free counseling to those who needed it.  As soon as we implemented this program, we recognized immediately that the demand far exceeded the capacity we had created.  

In 2020, we brought Katie Beaugez on staff part-time to help address this need, and in 2021 Katie shifted to full-time employment with AHIF.  Together with several other certified AHIF staff, and the upcoming arrival of counseling interns, AHIF continues to expand this service offering to clients and caregivers struggling with the often extreme challenges and emotions of living with a TBI, as well as caring for someone who is living with a TBI.  


For more information, please call the AHIF office at (205) 823-3818 or e-mail us at [email protected].