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Together, we thrive. Are you a survivor of physical IPV-caused brain injury in Atlantic Canada? There’s still time to join SOAR’s virtual Together We Thrive peer support groups! 🔗 soarproject.ca/together-we-... #TogetherWeThrive #SOAR #IPVAwareness #BrainInjury

Did you know it takes as little as 10 seconds of pressure on both carotid arteries to cause unconsciousness? That's not a struggle-for-your-life amount of time. It's about as long as it takes to read this sentence. #IPVBI #EndGBV #IPV #ConcussionAwareness #BrainInjuryAwareness

Could it be a brain injury? FREE CATT IPV-R helps responders recognize and respond to IPV-related brain injury. cattonline.ca #IPVBI #CATT #concussiontraiing #firstresponders

Intimate partner violence often involves both hits to the head, neck, or face and strangulation, which can cause brain injuries in survivors. But how these injuries affect memory is largely unknown. In this month's Research Roundup, we look at a new study exploring this question. #IPV #IPVBI

Today, we're joining the Canadian Royal Purple and their movement to raise awareness and end the violence. So the girls of today, don't have to grow up to become one of these statistics. #DMVA #stoptheviolence #IPVBI

For every ONE NHL player concussed on the ice, roughly 5,500 Canadian women sustain a concussion at the hands of their partner. Help us close the gap on investing in intimate partner violence-caused brain injury research and supports. 🔗soarcanada.ca/donate #IPV #IPVBI #ExploreEducateEmpower

🧠 Up to 80% of women who experience IPV may have an undiagnosed brain injury. 🎧️ SOAR on TheFifthWave: iwkfoundation.org/thefifthwave #BrainInjury #IPV #WomensHealth

A Canadian study found teens in violent dating relationships had significantly higher odds of concussion. A "spacey" or "checked out" girl after a fight with her boyfriend isn't just moody. She may have a brain injury. Let's teach the adults around her to notice. #DayOfTheGirl #IDG2026 #IPVBI

Anxiety. Depression. Trouble focusing. Mood swings. If a survivor of IPV has these symptoms, it could be a brain injury that nobody screened for. Mental health care for survivors has to ask: Were you ever hit or strangled? You can't treat what you don't ask about. #worldmentalhealthday #IPVBI

Save the date: Purple Thursday, October 15 On October 15, we’re wearing purple so she doesn’t have to. A bruise can be easy to see. The brain injury caused by abuse? Not always. Wear purple. Start a conversation. Help us make the unseen seen. #PurpleThursday #WearPurple #IPVBI #LookCloser

Join "Empowering Innovation: Highlighting Promising Practices in Intimate Partner Violence & Brain Injury Research, Recognition, and Response!!" virtually on November 17-18, 10AM-6PM EST. 🔗 Registration is FREE and now open: bit.ly/4xT4JY0 #WeAreHeadStrong #ConcussionAwareness #IPVBI

When we don’t expect a concussion to be connected to violence at home, from someone we know and trust, we can miss the signs. This Concussion Awareness Week, take a closer look at what concussion can look like and what it can mean for survivors of IPV. #WeAreHeadStrong #IPVBI

Odds are, you know someone who's experienced intimate partner violence. Knowing what to look for is an important first step in getting her the care and support she needs. #ConcussionAwareness #IPVBI #HeadStrong

Truth means facing the realities of violence — and listening to the people who experience it. Indigenous women face disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV). Reconciliation requires more than knowing the truth. It requires acting on it. #TruthAndReconciliation #IPVBI

September’s Research Roundup highlights how strangulation can impact the brain and cause a brain injury. Watch the video for more info and find the article reference at the end! #Research #IPVBI #endGBV

On World Heart Day, we’re putting a little more heart into how we listen, learn and respond to IPV and IPV-caused brain injury. Because every survivor deserves to be heard, believed and supported. #WorldHeartDay #IPVBI #BrainInjury #SurvivorSupport #TraumaInformed

🚨 Did you know? IPV-caused brain injury can happen without a blow to the head? Hitting, pushing, shaking, strangulation and suffocation can all cause brain injury. Know the signs. Know how to respond. Take the FREE CATT IPV-R training — less than an hour + certificate. 👉 cattonline.com

We’re grateful to the Public Health Agency of Canada for supporting our work as part of a national team, that includes Dr. Haag, to build a centralized hub for IPV-caused brain injury — bringing research, resources and people together to help improve outcomes for survivors. bit.ly/4rqxBEs #IPVBI

Everyone deserves to be heard, understood and included. That starts with making information, services and support accessible. Today, we’re sharing how to sign SOAR in American Sign Language (ASL). 🤟 #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #Accessibility #Inclusion #IPV #IPVBI

Catch up on what’s happening at SOAR, from new resources and research to the people, partnerships and programs helping advance understanding and support for survivors of IPV-caused brain injury (IPV-BI). 📰 Read the Fall Newsletter: soarproject.ca/news/blogs/ 🔗 Subscribe: bit.ly/subscribeSOAR

🚨 Did you know? IPV-caused brain injury can happen without a blow to the head? Hitting, pushing, shaking, strangulation and suffocation can all cause brain injury. Know the signs. Know how to respond. Take the FREE CATT IPV-R training — less than an hour + certificate. 👉 cattonline.com

🎶 Turn awareness into care. Join us Oct. 9 in Kelowna for Heal the Her-t, a partner-led fundraiser for IPV-caused brain injury featuring music, stories, a live podcast, panel, Human Library & more. 🎟️ Tickets from $50 #HealTheHert #IPVBI 🎟️: events.humanitix.com/heal-the-her... #HealTheHert

Join us for a free, full-day training for gender-based-violence, health care, legal, policing, and other service professionals in Kamloops to learn how to recognize and respond to brain injury from IPV. 📅 Sept 10 🕛 9AM–3PM (lunch included) 📍448 Tranquille Road, Kamloops 🔗 bit.ly/MAKamloops

On #InternationalDayOfCharity, help build a future where survivors of #IPV, #GBV & #IPVBI can access informed services, resources & care. Your donation builds knowledge, strengthens services & creates better pathways forward. Give today: soarcanada.ca/donate

For survivors of IPV, peace means more than being free from violence. It means safety, support, being believed and understood—and having space to heal and move forward. That’s why #TogetherWeThrive matters: connection, learning and healing, together. #IPV #IPVBI #GBV

On #WorldLetterWritingDay, we’re reminded that advocacy starts with a message— and grows when we send it. Survivors deserve better access to trauma-informed services, support and knowledge. Let’s keep writing. Keep advocating. Keep listening. #IPV #GBV #IPVBI

On Overdose Awareness Day, we honour lives lost and recognize the complex stories behind them. For many, substance use is connected to trauma, chronic stress, and unrecognized brain injury. Compassion, early recognition, and integrated care can change outcomes. #OverdoseAwarenessDay #EndGBV

Our fully remote team members gathered in K-W, ON, and Kelowna, BC, for a summer social. Everyone brought their energy to the creative task of playing with clay. 🎨 It was an afternoon filled with learning, connection, strengthening relationships, and reinforcing our shared commitment to survivors.

Up to 80% of women affected by intimate partner violence experience chronic symptoms of brain injury. Yet IPV-caused brain injury (IPV-BI) is often missed or misdiagnosed—leaving survivors without the care they deserve. Our Adapted HELPS tool can support recognition. #IPVBI #EndGBV

MOVING AHEAD: A free workshop on recognizing and responding to brain injury from intimate partner violence. Join us in Kamloops, Sept 10, 9AM-3PM. Presented by Karen Mason (SOAR) & Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Society. Register: bit.ly/MAKamloops

Not all injuries leave marks. Brain injury from intimate partner violence is often missed because symptoms can look like anxiety, forgetfulness, brain fog, headaches or dizziness. Recognizing IPV-BI is the first step toward connecting survivors with support. #IPVBI #EndGBV

Wellness is more than a checklist. For survivors of intimate partner violence-caused brain injury (IPV-BI), it can mean understanding memory changes, living with unrecognized symptoms, and navigating fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest. Recognition and support matter. #IPVBI #TraumaInformedCare

Each year, about 128,000 victims of intimate partner violence are reported in Canada—nearly 8 in 10 are women and girls. Every statistic represents a person who deserves to be seen, believed, and supported. Awareness is the first step toward action. #EndGBV #SupportSurvivors

Children who witness intimate partner violence are more likely to face challenges in school, health, and well-being. Supporting survivors also means supporting their children. Early intervention can change lives—for this generation and the next. 🔗 sl1nk.com/0uaibfp #InternationalYouthDay

Healing isn't one-size-fits-all. Indigenous survivors of intimate partner violence-caused brain injury often face systemic barriers to care. SOAR honours Indigenous-led approaches to healing and remains committed to listening, learning, and supporting Indigenous voices. #IndigenousHealth #IPVBI

This Research Roundup highlights a study on the barriers 2S/LGBTQIA+ survivors face when seeking care for brain injuries caused by intimate partner violence (IPV-BI). #IPVBI #EndIPV #2S/LGBTQIA+

Are you a survivor of intimate partner violence-caused brain injury (#IPVBI)? Join Together We Thrive—a free, monthly, online peer support group launching this September. Connect, learn, and heal alongside trained facilitators and fellow survivors. Registration opens soon. #TogetherWeThrive #EndGBV

Help your team recognize and respond to intimate partner violence-caused brain injury (IPV-BI). SOAR offers workshops, custom training, and free bilingual resources to build knowledge and confidence. Learn more: soarproject.ca/contact/ #EndGBV #IPVBI #Training

Wellness looks different for survivors of intimate partner violence-caused brain injury. It can mean having symptoms believed, accessing trauma-informed care, understanding what you're experiencing, and resting without guilt. Wellness isn't a luxury—it's essential. #NationalWellnessMonth #IPVBI

Did you know: #HumanTrafficking and intimate partner violence (#IPV) often overlap? Research shows about one-third of trafficking survivors were exploited by an intimate partner, and up to 70% of female trafficking victims experienced prior intimate partner violence. 🔗 soarproject.ca/resources

From research to real-world impact, SOAR provides training, presentations, and expertise on brain injury caused by intimate partner violence (IPV-BI). Learn more, collaborate, or book training: soarproject.ca/contact #IPVBI #BrainInjury #TraumaInformed #Training

Even when intimate partner violence is reported, it is far from the full picture. Head to SOAR's resources page to learn more: soarproject.ca/resources/ #IPV #IntimatePartnerViolence #GenderBasedViolence #IPVBI #Awareness #StatisticsCanada

July’s Research Roundup: Intimate partner violence is the leading cause of assault-caused brain injuries in women. #ResearchRoundup #ENDGBV #IPVBI #SupportSurvivors

Brain injuries from IPV often go undiagnosed because survivors may not seek immediate medical care and providers may not know to ask. Learn the signs, support survivors, and take SOAR’s free CATT for Women’s Support Workers course: cattonline.com/course/concu... #IPV #BrainInjury #EndGBV #CATT

Finally, the connection between intimate partner violence and brain injury is reaching a wider audience. We’re proud to collaborate with Dr. C Bottari and others advancing research, awareness, and survivor-centred care. Collaboration turns knowledge into action. 🤝 Read article: bit.ly/4vGENNp

We're thrilled to see the Government of Canada's $607.4M investment to advance the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Ending GBV takes sustained commitment, including continued investment in research, education, and survivor-centred supports, including for survivors of IPV-BI.

We see you. We recognize you. And we will keep working to build spaces where you feel safe to be yourself. Happy Non-Binary Day to a beautiful, diverse community of humans! 🌟 #NonBinaryDay #VisibilityMatters #Allyship #AllyIsAVerb

Myth: Brain injuries only happen if you’re knocked unconscious. Reality: Most brain injuries occur without loss of consciousness. IPV-related brain injuries can result from blows to the head, being slammed against objects, or strangulation. Recognition matters. It can change lives. #IPV #EndGBV

SOAR Spotlight: Meet Natalie Daley! 🧠 With a background in youth mental health, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership, Natalie joined SOAR because she’s passionate about helping survivors whose brain injuries often go unseen. Welcome, Natalie! #IPVBI #BrainInjury #SOARSpotlight

We're growing—and looking for people to grow with us. Join SOAR's Board of Directors and help advance national change at the intersection of brain injury and intimate partner violence. Applications welcome from across Canada. 📩 info@soarproject.ca 🔗 Apply l1nk.dev/0c7a0q6 #boardrecruitment