http://www.brainline.org/rss/adamatease.xml This is the RSS feed for BrainLine Military's Adam at Ease video blog Thu, 11 May 2017 13:01:19 EDT en-us http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9400 Adam thanks you — his blog viewers and supporters — and encourages you to continue the discussion and awareness raising about TBI and PTSD; the battle does not stop here. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9400 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8774 If extra time on a test or memory aids can make life easier during college, why not use them? Adam talks about moving past the "stigma" of using disability services and getting the help you need to succeed in college. Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8774 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9392 When it comes to TBI and PTSD, everyone's recovery is different. But Adam shares three key principles that can be crucial for everyone. Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9392 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9393 TBI? PTSD? Both? No matter your diagnosis, Adam says that taking the first steps to get help is what will matter most for a successful recovery. Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9393 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8771 Transitioning from military to civilian life can take time and can be tricky. Adam talks about how student veteran groups on college campuses can help vets reintegrate socially in their own way and  time. Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8771 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9391 Adam shares an inspiring story about a friend with TBI and PTSD who almost ended his life but instead found the courage to ask for help — even though at the time he may not have known what that help looked like. Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9391 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9399 Adam offers advice to caregivers of a loved one with TBI and/or PTSD — from simply trying to see how that person's life has changed to helping him get involved in confidence-boosting activities. Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9399 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9394 Adam talks frankly about his challenges keeping up with family and friends since his injury; he has good intentions but following through remains difficult. Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9394 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9398 Service members, veterans, and their caregivers are incredibly resilient, says Adam, but learning to connect with whatever community you are in will only strengthen that resiliency. Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9398 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9397 Adam says that like drill and ceremony and calling cadence, which start with a first step, so does recovery from a brain injury and/or PTSD. Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9397 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9390 Adam shares a message of hope to those diagnosed with TBI and/or PTSD: Your life may be different, but you are still the driver and in control. Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=9390 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8765 Receiving service-related disability compensation does not interfere with the funds veterans receive from the GI Bill, explains Adam. Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8765 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8767 Returning to school as a veteran — especially with a brain injury — can be difficult. Adam suggests strategies like starting slowly or taking a smaller course load that balances better with work and life. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8767 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8772 Managing money is complicated, especially for people with a brain injury who may have trouble remembering what they spent or creating a budget. Adam shares some tips from online banking to keeping a spending journal. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8772 http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8775 Whether taking classes online or finding a seat in a lecture hall that makes you feel safe, Adam shares ideas for vets with TBI and PTSD returning to school. Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8775