How We Can Help
Creative Arts & MovementLearn more about alternative methods of rehabilitation by joining one of our creative arts or movement programs. Offerings include visual art, yoga, music, mindfulness, & a walking group!
Our Program Offerings
Music Therapy
Music, being common to all cultures, enables people to feel a sense of belonging, develop their personal identity, and express themselves creatively. Our music therapist, Carmen Eisenhauer, uses both musical and clinical interventions to help brain injury survivors improve, maintain, and restore an optimal state of well-being.
This program is hosted in-person on Mondays and Thursdays. See our Program Calendar for details!
Art Therapy
This therapeutic program offers clients the chance to explore the world of visual arts, learn to expand their creativity, and unleash their imagination. With an open-studio structure, participants are able to work on their own projects or receive guidance from our facilitator. No prior experience is neccessary and all supplies are provided.
Art is a drop-in program that runs bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings from 3:00 until 5:00 pm.
We are also currently offering 1:1 Art Therapy sessions with an Art Therapy practicum student at VBIS. Email admin@vbis.ca for more info!
Therapeutic Yoga
Relieve stress, build strength, and increase your flexibility. Our yoga program is intended to be enjoyed by people of all shapes, sizes, & abilities.
This drop-in program is currently on hold until further notice.
Walk Group
Enjoy some fresh air while exercising in a supportive environment alongside other brain injury survivors.
This drop-in program that is currently on hold until further notice.
Mindfulness
Learn and practice meditation with a group of brain injury survivors exploring the benefits of mindfulness.
Mindfulness takes place on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. If you are interested in joining this program, please contact us.
Juliette Vaillancourt-Ehling
Mindfulness Instructor
Grace Warren
Art Therapy Instructor
Meet the team
Our VOLUNTEERS
Our creative arts & movement programs are led by an incredible team of volunteers. To learn more about volunteering with VBIS and find out how you can get involved, visit our volunteer webpage.
Ready to get started?
While most creative arts and movement programs are accessible by drop-in, those attending must be existing clients of VBIS. To sign up for a program or become a client, contact a member of our team or fill out our online New Client Application. We can’t wait to meet you!
Victoria Brain Injury Society
Units C, D & E 830 Pembroke Street
Victoria, B.C. V8T 1H9
Phone: 250-598-9339
Email: admin@vbis.ca
The Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS) is situated on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. We recognize and express gratitude to the Peoples and Nations in our community, and those throughout the regions we service.