The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is offering Lunch and Learn Sessions for Social Workers and Social Service Professionals. Continuing Education Units will be available after each session. The sessions will begin at 12 p.m. and be held via Zoom. (Zoom link to be sent out within 48 hours of the event.)
Each individual session is $15.
July 8, 2025
Brain Injury Basics: Pediatrics
Presented by Alec Wendelboe, Education and Community Outreach Coordinator, Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
In this session, participants will explore basic information about the developing brain and pediatric brain injuries. They will gain insight into pediatric brain injury incidence statistics, prevention strategies, and the wide range of available resources.
Register for this July session.
August 12, 2025
Head Start: Where Children and Families Learn, Grow, and Belong
Presented by Sarah Peterson, Head Start Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator at Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties
Community Action Head Start is a no-cost child and family development program serving pregnant individuals and families with children aged birth to age 5 in Ramsey County. This program emphasizes school-readiness skills, preparing children for kindergarten through developmentally appropriate and social-emotional curriculum. Join us to discover how the families you support can benefit from Head Start services.
Register for this August session.
September 9, 2025
Suicide Prevention after Brain Injury
Presented by Alec Wendelboe, Education and Community Outreach Coordinator, Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
In this session, participants will explore the factors that contribute to increased suicidal ideation following brain injury, along with supportive strategies for assisting in suicide prevention. They will examine how comorbid conditions and stigma impact suicidality and learn about a range of available resources to support individuals at risk.
Register for this September session.
October 14, 2025
Insight from Violence Free Minnesota: IPV, Homicide, and Coalition Engagement
Presented by Meggie Royer, Communications Senior Manager, & Alexis Finnegan, Membership and Outreach Manager – Violence Free Minnesota (VFMN)
Violence Free Minnesota is the statewide coalition dedicated to ending relationship abuse. In this session, Meggie and Alexis will discuss the coalition's efforts, present key findings from the Violence Free Minnesota Annual Homicide Report, and share strategies for supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Register for this October session.
November 11, 2025
Wounded Warrior Project Mental Health Services
Presented by Michael Lewis, Outreach Specialist
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a veteran's non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and empowering veterans, aiming to foster a successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members. WWP provides direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, alongside advocacy efforts to enhance the lives of millions of warriors and their families. This session will focus on WWP's mental health initiatives and the range of accompanying services available to support veterans and their families.
Register for this November session.
December 9, 2025
Brain Injury: Beyond the Basics
Presented by Alec Wendelboe, Education and Community Outreach Coordinator, Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
This workshop delves into advanced topics on brain injury, focusing on its prevalence and impact across different community groups. Participants will gain an understanding of the functions of various neural regions and the role of neuroplasticity in forming neural circuits. The session will also cover conditions related to Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and offer supportive strategies to help minimize symptom severity. This workshop is tailored for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of brain injury and its broader effects.
Register for this December session.