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The Hidden Wounds:

Intimate Partner Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury Webinar

Presented by Rolling Start, Inc.
📅 Wednesday, June 25, 2025
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon (PST)
📍 Free Online Event – Livestreamed via YouTube

Trauma doesn’t always leave visible scars. For many survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), the lingering effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are rarely acknowledged, let alone treated. On June 25th, Rolling Start, Inc. invites you to a powerful online event dedicated to unpacking this overlooked connection and offering a space for education, healing, and community.

This webinar will feature thought leaders and survivor advocates who bring deep expertise and lived experience to the conversation. Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, healthcare provider, or someone passionate about trauma-informed care, this event will leave you with new insight, practical tools, and renewed motivation to support those living with the long-term impact of IPV and TBI.

Featured Guests:
✨ Kathleen Connolly will deliver the keynote address, drawing on her extensive background in brain injury advocacy to spotlight the invisible wounds survivors often carry.

🧘‍♀️ Kyla Pearce will lead a session on breathwork for TBI, offering accessible, trauma-informed exercises to support self-regulation and inner healing.

💬 Justina Kirkland, a veteran and educator, will speak on advocacy through lived experience, sharing how her journey has shaped her work in empowering fellow survivors.

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[ID: An image with background colors of Blue, Green and white. Title Text says: Save the Date. The Hidden Wounds. Intimate Partner Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury. A Live Webinar. Subheader says: Hosted by Rolling Start Inc. Advocating for survivors of traumatic brain injury on the path to healing and independence. Featuring Appearances by: Underneath are 3 photos and descriptions of our guest speakers: First, A woman with silver medium length hair, Keynote Speaker - Kathleen Connolly, M.A.Pastoral Studies, Loyola University – Co-chair, BRAIN Fox Valley. Kathy brings over 30 years of experience supporting domestic abuse survivors & advocating for brain injury awareness & services. Second, a woman with short brown hair, Breathwork Session - Kyla Pearce, MPH, PhD, CBIS, E-RYT Senior Director of Programs, Research & Operations at LoveYourBrain Foundation. Dr. Pearce leads evidence-based programs that she developed, integrating mindfulness & yoga for people with traumatic brain injury & caregivers. Third, a woman with long brown hair and blonde highlights, Program Advocate - Justina Kirkland, M.S.Workforce Education & Development – U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Educator & Advocate. Justina facilitates community wellness programs & shares her lived experience to support others on the path to healing. Followed by a QR code and the text, June 25, 2025, 9:30AM - 12PM (PST) Livestreamed on Youtube. Registration link via QR codelinktr.ee/rollingstartinc Followed by the Rolling Start Inc logo.]

Register Here to receive the link to join us on YouTube and be part of the movement to recognize, support, and uplift those affected by IPV and TBI.