Welcome to The Next Chapter Summit

Thank you for joining us for an incredible week of stories, insights, hope, and inspiration.

All summit presentations will remain available on this page throughout the week, giving you the opportunity to catch up on sessions you missed, revisit your favorite conversations, and continue learning from our remarkable speakers.

Take your time, explore the sessions, and be sure to share the summit with friends, family members, caregivers, survivors, and anyone who may benefit from these powerful messages.

Watch Talks

Day 1:Ā  UnderstandingĀ YourĀ Chapter

Making sense of where you are

Tim Chiarolanza (Keynote)

-The Today Effect

 

Tony Bixby

When Helping Hurts--Understanding Trauma's Impact on EMS

 

Ellen Blanck, Casey Converse, Julie Klappert, Mark White:

Overview of the Acute Rehab Process

 

Stephanie Queen:

Alive is Just the Beginning-Why Air Methods Matter. Why Your Next Chapter Drive

 

Melissa Hlavaty:

Family Support During Trauma Care & Rehab

 

Joel Porter

A First Responder's Perspective-On Traumatic Brain Injury Response, Treatment & Recovery

 

Kareem Rosser: Interview

 

Chris Miller

Meditation to Support TBI Recovery

 

Mike Sielski

The Power of Your Story Turning Trauma into Meaning, Connection, and Hope

 

Day 2: Rebuilding Your Chapter

Discovering whatā€™s possible now

Kate Turner

Navigating the Road Together-Survivors Supporting Survivors

 

Luke Bohnenberger

You Are Not Your Injury Reclaiming Identity, Hope, and Possibility After Trauma

 

Preston Emert

Someone Showed Up The First Responder's Role in Hope, Recovery, and Survival

 

Larissa Colton, Robert Tyler, Matt Russell

The 13 Minutes That Changed Everything

 

Ryan Crotin

How to Be A Tough Mothertrucker

 

Day 3: Writing Your Next Chapter

Moving forward with intention

Buff Burkel

Resilience is Not An Individual Sport

 

Cristine Largoza

Who Am I Now Rebuilding Identity After Life Changes Everything

 

Janine Kirby

From Anger to Purpose Finding Meaning After Brain Injury

 

Natanya Stortland

How to Write Your Next Chapter When You Can't Find the Book

 

Janine Kirby & Natanya Stortland

You Don't Write the Next Chapter Alone: The Power of Community, Friendship, and Hope After Brain Injury