Gender-Based Violence and Concussion Support
What is Life After Impact Online Training Program?
OBIA’s Life After Impact is a program designed to support adults who have experienced brain injuries, including concussions, and gender-based violence. The online training program is designed to help you better understand your concussion or brain injury and how it may be impacting your daily life.
Through practical, easy-to-follow modules, you will build knowledge, confidence, and skills that can support greater independence including tools related to employment readiness, financial health, and long-term stability.
Our online training program is split into multiple courses that focus on individual topics. You can pick the course that best helps you reach your goals, or choose to take all of them if you like. You can access this training at any time, and you can complete each course at your own pace. Each course includes a combination of written information, videos, and interactive knowledge checkpoints. In addition to the courses, you will gain access to a toolkit which will allow you to learn more about each topic and practice the skills you are learning about.
Please note that the Online Training Program is currently offered in English. A French version will be available in April, 2026.
What Does the Training Include?
- Overview of Gender-Based Violence and Brain Injury/Concussion
- Supporting Your Mental Health
- Relationships and Communication
- Symptom Management and Coping Strategies
- Vocational Skills
- Financial Literacy
- Employment (entering the workforce and returning to work)
Eligibility Criteria:
- You have experienced a brain injury and/or concussion* and gender-based violence.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You live in Ontario, Canada.
*Please note that you do not need a formal diagnosis to be eligible for the program
The Life After Impact Team
Gillian Cattle, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Pronouns: she/her
Occupational Therapist
855-642-8877 ext. 804
gcattle@obia.on.ca
Rahila Kuyoro, BA, CVRP, RSSW
Pronouns: she/her
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
855-642-8877 ext. 810
rkuyoro@obia.on.ca
Stephanie Wadge, MA
Pronouns: she/her
Outreach & Program Coordinator
855-642-8877 ext. 808
swadge@obia.on.ca
Heather Nuttall, MSW, RSW
Pronouns: she/her
Social Worker
855-642-8877 ext. 813
hnuttall@obia.on.ca
Funding
This program is funded by the Government of Ontario through Ontario’s Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Ontario’s action plan is supported through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence (NAP GBV), a joint agreement between Ontario and the federal government. The views expressed in this program are the views of the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Ontario.
