In this episode of Spinal Cast, we explore what it really means to meet someone where they are on their recovery journey. Our guests, Beth Reeves, a clinical social worker and Vanessa Jewell, an occupational therapist from The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) Memorial Herman Outpatient Rehabilitation, share how support groups and learning new skills – whether over Zoom or in person opens doors to new confidence and connection after an injury.

They discuss how peer-to-peer connections spark inspiration, celebrate shared victories, and make daunting transitions feel doable. From learning new technologies to adapting to a new way of living, the friendships formed in these spaces create a community that says, “you’re not alone.”

This conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to go down an unfamiliar road by yourself – you’ve got friends who’ve been there, and they’ve got your back.

TIRR Memorial Hermann Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: https://memorialhermann.org/services/treatments/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation

Bios for Beth and Vanessa can be found here: https://mcpf.org/tirr-bios/.

Special thanks to Beth and Vanessa for being our guests! This production is a collaborative effort of volunteers working to create a quality audio and visual experience around the subject of spinal cord injury. A special shout out of appreciation to Clientek for providing studio space and top-notch recording equipment. Most importantly, thank YOU for being part of the Spinal Cast audience!

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