Find information on understanding a TBI, to symptoms, and specific tips.
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TBI Publications and Resource Materials
TBI Resources and Workbook - Filled with information, resources, journal prompts and more.
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Capable Caregiving
Capable Caregiving manual (PDF) is a resource and curriculum developed from feedback and input gathered from stakeholders across the state. Primary stakeholder groups included facility owners/providers, managers, supervisors, caregivers, trainers, families, clients/residents, DSHS staff, long-term care ombudsman and advocacy group representatives.
The Capable Caregiving manual is available in different languages:
- English (PDF)
- Arabic (PDF)
- Cambodian – Khmer (PDF)
- Chinese (PDF)
- Dari (PDF)
- Farsi (PDF)
- Korean (PDF)
- Laotian (PDF)
- Russian (PDF)
- Somali (PDF)
- Spanish (PDF)
- Ukrainian (PDF)
- Vietnamese (PDF)
Videos
- What is Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI ?
- Cognitive Behavior Changes with TBI
- Wa 211 Information and Referral - Help is just a contact away
- Three Ways to Connect – Dial 911, 988, 211 to Get Support
- Independent Living and TBI
- Return to Work and TBI
- Return to School and TBI
- TBI Inside Corrections
- Self Care for Caregivers
- What are Person Centered Practices?
- One Page Profile
- Reflective Listening
- Understanding Dementia
- Open Your Eyes to Distracted Driving
- Wheeled Sports Concussion Safety
- Pathway to Affordable Housing
- Options for Housing Through Long Term Care Services
- The Governor's Opportunity for Supportive Housing (GOSH)
TBI Assistance Handouts
(Unless denoted, these handouts are PDFs)
- Seniors (en Español)
- Youth (en Español)
- Veterans (en Español)
- Crowded Social Situations
- Emergency Preparedness
- Financial Management
- Grocery Shopping
- Holidays
- Law Enforcement
- Life in Workplace
- Physician Appointments
- Relationships
Materials and Resources
Flyers
- TBI Learning and Support Resources Flyer
- TBI Mobile Flyer
- TBI versus ABI
- Mental Health TBI
- Caregiver Self-Care Handout
- TBI Find Our Balance
- Safe Kids Flyer
- Three Ways to Connect – Dial 911, 988, 211 to Get Support
Websites
- Falls and Prevention (including common risk factors leading to falls)
- Pathways to Respite Support to an older adult or someone with a disability