[Scirehab-forum] SCI Forum March 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Dear SCI Forum subscribers:   Announcing the next SCI Forum:   When:         Tuesday, March 13, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM   Where:       South Campus Center, Room 316                       University of Washington                       1601 NE Columbia Rd., Seattle, WA 98195                       For directions, go to http://sci.washington.edu/info/directions_forum_SCC.asp.   Topic:          It happened to both of us: Conversations with couples   When a person sustains a spinal cord injury, the impact is felt by the whole family, especially the spouse or partner. The initial focus is on the spinal cord injury and the many problems needing constant attention, but eventually the needs of the partner must be addressed. How does a partner feel, cope and adjust? How does the relationship and each partner’s roles within it change? How can a couple survive the stresses and challenges of such a life-altering event and go on to lead a satisfying life together? At this forum we will have a panel of three couples who were together before the injury and are still together from one to several years after injury. They will talk about their experiences and the things they do to stay connected and maintain a healthy, intimate relationship   For more information, please visit the SCI Forum website: http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/schedule.asp   Download the printable flyer:  http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/3-12%20flyer.pdf    Participate in research: UW studies seeking volunteers with spinal cord injuries are listed at http://sci.washington.edu/projects_and_research/participate.asp     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     * Cynthia Salzman, MHA Public Information Specialist Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Washington, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-685-3999; Fax: 206-685-3244; Email: csalzman@uw.edu