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NEOBIF Conference Reflection

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Reflecting back on my experience at the NEOBIF conference this past Friday I was able to gain many different educational opportunities and to interact with different traumatic brain injured (TBI) patients. The conference was beneficial to me as a graduate student because I was able to observe and interact with multiple TBI patients. Prior to the conference I had some concerns regarding the event, but after the event I was able to reflect on my concerns and I realized that I was never put into any of those situations I was concerned about. After attending the NEOBIF conference on Friday, I had many different learning opportunities and experiences. The most surprising thing to me was how many individuals not only had a TBI but had other co-morbidities …show more content…

Before the event happened, I was concerned about getting into an uncomfortable situation that I would not be able to get out, but when I was at the event I was never in an uncomfortable situation with a patient and every interaction that I had went smoothly. Many of my concerns were minimal and most of it was just being anxious for the what ifs that may happen. After the event, I realized that if you just take one step at a time and analyze each situation and react appropriately that you will not be in any uncomfortable situation. Many of the individuals that we interacted with had caregivers to give them cues if they needed them and I did not come across any inappropriate conversations. In conclusion, the event was very informational and an enjoyable experience to have as a graduate student of Occupational Therapy. Many of the interactions I had with the survivors I will be able to learn from and use for future interactions with TBI patients. After leaving the event I realized that many of the concerns I had prior were not that major of issues to be concerned about. All in all, I am very thankful for the opportunity we had to come and observe and participate in the NEOBIF

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