First of its Kind
The Hartman Center is the first medical center in the United States
offering the ABI Wellness Program, the evidence-based cognitive remediation platform
with measurable outcomes for brain injuries, from concussion to mTBI and ABI.
HCFN Cognitive Brain Training Platforms
Our three unique platforms Essential / Integrative / Intensive are each specifically tailored
to address cognitive deficiencies resulting from brain injuries.
Integrative®
Our customized platform targets a range of brain injuries, from concussion to mTBI and ABI.
Includes:
1) Cognitive Training (1 of 3): Symbol Thinking, Nonverbal Thinking or Predicative Speech
2) Cardio Program
3) Mindfulness Curriculum
4) Progress Tracking
Time
Commitment
2 hours per day, 3 days per week
4-6 months recommended minimum
Available virtually
Intensive®
Our most comprehensive platform targets moderate to severe mTBI and ABI brain injuries.
Includes:
1) Cognitive Training (all 3): Symbol Thinking, Nonverbal Thinking and Predicative Speech
2) Cardio Program
3) Mindfulness Curriculum
4) Progress Tracking
Time
Commitment
4 or 5 days per week, 4-5 hours per day
6-9 months recommended minimum
Available virtually
Reported Improvements in Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Difficulty with sleeping slurred speech
- Headaches
- Chronic pain
- Delayed/ slow information processing speed
- Challenges making plans, organizing or beginning tasks
- Poor concentration and easily distracted
- Challenges with communicating including understanding conversations, word finding, speaking in proper sentences, understanding cues, initiating and ending conversations
- Difficulty with short term memory
- Difficulty learning
- Difficulty with reasoning and judgement
- Difficulty making decisions
- Perseveration on a single topic/idea/activity
- Irritability or having a “short fuse”
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Sudden extreme emotions without clear reason
- Limited emotional response to situations
- Loss of identity
- Anxiety related to future injuries/setbacks
- Engaging in risky behavior
- Impulsivity
- Lack of a “filter”, saying inappropriate things
- Isolation
- Difficulty with social and work relationships
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Offering the ABI Wellness Program
First of its kind
The 4 Pillars of ABI Wellness
HCFN Cognitive Brain Training Platforms powered by ABI Wellness 4 Pillar BEARS™ (Brains Enhance and Recovery System) which uses Cognitive Training, Cardio Program, Mindfulness Curriculum, and Progress Tracking, that forms the foundation to our unique platforms: Essential / Integrative / Intensive.
Cognitive Training
Using the world-renowned BrainEx™ program, BEARS™ (Brain Enhance And Recovery System) targets four areas of the brain that are responsible for executive functioning. Three exercises – Symbol Thinking, Nonverbal Thinking and Predicative Speech – help to restore a patient’s ability to organize, plan and set goals, in addition to building cognitive capacities in verbal memory, verbal retrieval, reasoning and enhancing overall self-awareness.
Cardio Program
Backed by thorough research, BEARS includes programmatic exercise and physical activity to regulate mood and anxiety. This aerobic exercise program plays a vital role in preparing the brain for more effective cognitive recovery. Studies have shown that aerobic exercise alone has been found to improve mood and executive functioning for patients with brain injuries.
Mindfulness Curriculum
Fatigue is one of the longest-lasting symptoms of brain injury, affecting daily function. That's why an integral part of BEARS is guided mindfulness exercises aimed to reduce depressive symptoms, overall stress and fatigue in patients with traumatic brain injury. These 10-15 minutes daily meditation exercises can also decrease pain intensity and increase energy levels.
Progress Tracking
As a BEARS certified provider, our facilitators have access to our fully-automated tools to analyze and report real-time patient activity and satisfactory tracking. This "quality of life" tracking system allows facilitators to monitor changes in each patient's daily life throughout treatment. Through this digital progress tracking, the quality of patient care is greatly improved.
Cognitive Rehabilation powered by ABI Wellness
ABI Wellness offers a transformative, evidence-based solution for people seeking to improve higher-order cognitive ability. Through our licensing opportunities, ABI Wellness partners with health systems and clinics to deliver an integrated, four-pillar educational approach. Our programs offer effective, targeted interventions and an action plan to support people in their journey to overcome cognitive challenges and gain real benefits.
Testimonials
There is an intimate relationship between our brain and body, the foundation of our physical and emotional well-being. When there is disintegration in how your brain and body communicate, your health is affected.
It's Simple Science
Historically
The perspective of traumatic and acquired brain injuries has been that the brain is unchangeable, hard-wired, and that function (diagnosed-defined) cannot be altered if damaged or limited. Brain injuries and the cognitive consequences of these injuries have been permanent and lifelong. They will lead to limited independence and the ability to return to work or school without accommodations and modifications.
Current
Science has revealed that the brain is changeable – Neuroplasticity – both mature and developing minds are continually reorganizing. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to modify, change, and adapt in both structure and function throughout life and in response to experiences. We have now discovered that cognitive remediation is achievable.
Classifications of Brain Injuries
According to the National Institute of Health
Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
The individual either suddenly loses consciousness or has a suddenly altered state of consciousness or awareness.
Post-concussion syndrome involves symptoms that last for weeks or longer following a concussion.
A bump, blow, or jolt to the head, sports injury or fall, motor vehicle accident, weapons blast, or rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull (such as the person having been violently shaken) can cause a concussion.
Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Stroke / Non-Traumatic (Acquired) Brain Injury (ABI)
Non-Traumatic (Acquired) Brain Injuries (ABI) injuries cause damage to the brain by internal factors, such as a lack of oxygen, exposure to toxins, pressure from a tumor, etc
Stroke, near-drowning, aneurysm, tumor, an infectious disease that affects the brain (i.e., meningitis), lack of oxygen supply to the brain (i.e., heart attack)
