How to Join SBIA's Free Concussion Webinar Series and What It Covers

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The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA) runs a free concussion webinar series held on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. EST, supported by LiUNA. Registration is handled through the link marked "Click HERE to register" on the SBIA website (sbia.ca). The series is aimed at people with persisting concussion symptoms, along with their families, friends, caregivers, and health care professionals. Each session features an expert speaker and covers a specific topic, from concussion in older adults to return-to-work strategies.

Who the series is for

SBIA describes the audience as:

  • People with persisting concussion symptoms
  • Their families and friends
  • Caregivers
  • Health care professionals

If you fall into any of these groups, the sessions are open to you. The webinars are free to attend.

Schedule and format

  • Day and time: Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. EST
  • Cost: Free
  • Support: Supported by LiUNA
  • Format: Expert-led sessions on concussion and its treatment

How to register

  1. Go to sbia.ca.
  2. Find the concussion webinar series section under Education.
  3. Select the registration link ("Click HERE to register").
  4. Complete the registration for the session(s) you want to attend.

The site does not state a login requirement or a fee, so treat the listed sessions as free to attend, but confirm details on the registration page in case anything has changed.

Topics covered in the series

The published schedule lists these sessions and speakers:

Date Topic Speaker
September 10 Concussion in Older Adults Dr. Carmela Tartaglia (Neurologist)
September 24 Treatment of Post-Concussion Symptoms Related to Screens at Work, School or Play Dr. Charles Tator (Neurosurgeon)
October 8 Exercise Therapy for Concussion Dr. Mark Bayley (Physiatrist)
October 22 Strategies for Mental Health Dr. Lesley Ruttan (Neuropsychologist)
November 5 Anxiety, Depression & PTSD: Before and After Concussion Dr. Abe Snaiderman (Neuropsychiatrist)
November 19 Drugs for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Concussion Dr. Abe Snaiderman (Neuropsychiatrist)
December 3 When and Why to Consult a Social Worker Eden Dales (Social Worker)
December 17 Return to Work, Vocational Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy Leslie Birkett (Occupational Therapist)

The speaker list spans neurology, neurosurgery, physiatry, neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, social work, and occupational therapy, so the series moves from medical management to rehabilitation and mental health.

What to expect from a session

Each webinar pairs a single topic with a specialist in that area. For example, the exercise therapy session is led by a physiatrist, and the return-to-work session is led by an occupational therapist. This structure lets you pick sessions that match your situation rather than attending everything.

Practical notes

  • Times are given in EST, so convert to your local time if you are outside that zone.
  • The series runs on a set Tuesday schedule, so check the current listing before each session in case dates shift.
  • If you are a health care professional, the sessions can serve as topic-specific updates from specialists in concussion care.

For current dates, registration links, and any changes, check the webinar section on sbia.ca directly.