Good Shepherd Rehabilitation to Host 3rd Annual Brain Injury Conference

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Good Shepherd Rehabilitation will host the third annual Mind Your Brain Foundation Lehigh Valley, a free conference for individuals with brain injury, their families, caregivers and health-care professionals to connect to resources and information that can help on the journey to recovery and clinical practice.

The 2025 edition takes place Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DeSales University’s University Center (2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA 18034).

The free conference is hosted by Good Shepherd in partnership with Mind Your Brain Foundation.

Good Shepherd, a leading provider of specialized, innovative care in brain injury rehabilitation, is proud to partner with the Mind Your Brain Foundation to bring this meaningful event to the Lehigh Valley.

Event Details

This conference is designed for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and community members.

Attendees explore interactive sessions, hear inspiring survivor journeys, and connect with local resources and support networks that promote healing and independence.

Speakers and Workshop

Mind Your Brain Lehigh Valley will feature two keynote speakers and a handful of other experts, along with vendors, educational materials and networking opportunities.

Brigadier General Don Bolduc (Ret.), a decorated U.S. Army veteran and outspoken advocate for mental health and traumatic brain injury awareness, will deliver a keynote address. His powerful story of leadership, service and personal healing will set an inspiring tone for the day.

Good Shepherd specialists will also host a “Smart Home” workshop, highlighting simple, affordable technologies that support memory, communication and daily tasks — like using Alexa for reminders, tablets for controlling lights and heat or speech apps for communication.

Other scheduled speakers include:

• Candace Gantt, Executive Director, Mind Your Brain Foundation
• Christine Abraham, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
• Allison Cole, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
• Bridget Boyle, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
• Nicole Stevens, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
• Margaret Wolf, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation

Event Registration

Registration is required and can be completed via an online form.

Questions? Contact Emily Lyter.