Bridgid
Ruden
Nurse Practitioner | Reiki Practitioner
Inspirational Speaker | Author and
Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor
Events
Healing Power of the Brain
September 27, 2021
Believe in the Power of Believing
Keystone Place at Forevergreen
North Liberty, Iowa
During this webcast, Bridgid shared various brain injuries and exemplify the power the brain plays in our healing. Her journey with Reiki is one of the many practices that supported her as she healed - and continues to create the space and energy for her brain to heal.
March 6, 2021er
The Healing Power of the Brain
A Reiki Home Panel Discussion
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February 8, 2021
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Webinar: Occupational Therapy
Washington University in St. Louis
Presentations, Articles, TV/Radio Appearances & Podcasts/Webinars
My Speaking Engagements:
December 14, 2020
I Believe in the Power of Believing
Iowa City Brain Injury Support Group
Iowa City, IA
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September 25, 2018
Unmasking Simplistic Ways to Heal the Brain
National Association of State Head Injury Administrators
Ankeny, IA
February 31, 2018
Unmasking Simplistic Ways to Heal the Brain
New Horizon’s Adult Day Care
Ankeny, IA
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April 11, 2017
Discovering My Life’s Purpose
BIA of Washington Conference
Seattle, Washington
January 24, 2017
Kiwanis Club
Iowa City, IA
March 9, 2017
Inspire Café
Dubuque, Iowa
Podcasts/Webinars:
January 25, 2021
Inspired Journey
October 29, 2020
Webinar: I Believe in the Power of Believing
Publications:
August 2020
Discovering my Life's Purpose: From Tragedy to Triumph!
https://reikirays.com/?s=bridgid+ruden
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September 19, 2016
Discovering My Life’s Purpose: From Tragedy to Triumph!
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October 23, 2015
I Never Thought It Would Happen To Me Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance www.braininjurymn.org/blog
February 12, 2015
Life’s Tremendous Journey, Hope Works Foundation of New Zealand www.hopeworks.org.nz/about-you/stories-ofsurvival
April 11, 2014
My New Life’s Purpose
Rehabilitation Institute Of Brookhaven Hospital http://www.traumaticbraininjury.net/my-newlifes-purpose
TV/Radio Appearances:
November 18th, 2016
WGLR 97.7 FM at www.wglr.com
November 17th, 2016
KIYX Dubuque Super Hits 106.1 FM: online at www.superhits106.com
November 12th, 2016
Living Full Out: www.livingfullout.com
July 25th, 2016
TBI One Love Radio Show http://www.tbionelove.org/#!TBI-One-LoveSurvivor-BridgidRuden/wdy1g/575dae920cf2b2ec51857548
Previous Events
My Speaking Engagements (2009 - 2016):
Podcasts/Webinars:
November 4th, 2016
Vocational Rehabilitation of Iowa
July 5, 2016 Shapiro International
June 10, 2016 http://businessinnovatorsmagazine.com/bridgidruden-published-author-and-inspirationalspeaker-interview/
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Book Signings:
December 3, 2016
Warehouse Book Store Outlet Mall
Williamsburg, Iowa
November 19, 2016
River Lights Book Store
Dubuque, Iowa
TV/Radio Appearances:
November 20, 2013
Hope Beyond Trauma Radio Show
December 10, 2010
Brain Injury Survival Story on Public Access Television
Part I: PATV Part One
Part II: PATV Part Two
January 6, 2010
“The Exchange”: Iowa Public Radio Talk Program with Ben Kieffer
Publications:
November 11, 2013
Despite Brain Injury Disabilities: Opportunities Can Arise www.outofstep.com
January 27, 2012
July 2011
Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury from a Bicycle Accident
Published in: Progression: an Anthology of the Patient Voice www.artshare.uiowa.edu
January 11, 2011
Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury from a Bicycle Accident
May 5, 2015
Discovering My Life’s Purpose
2015 BIA-Wisc. Conference Mind, Body & Spirit in Brain Injury
Kalahari Resort
Wisconsin Dells, Wisc.
March 5, 2015
Discovering My Life’s Purpose
2015 BIA-IA Conference Best Practice in Brain Injury Sheraton Hotel
West Des Moines, Iowa
October 22, 2014
Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury
Iowa Association of Family, Career & Community Leaders of America Public Library
Coralville, Iowa
October 16-17, 2014
My New Life’s Purpose
2014 Survive & Thrive Conference
St. Cloud, Minnesota
October 8, 2014
Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury
Holiday Inn
Coralville, Iowa
April 10, 2014
Living With Traumatic Brain Injury & Dynamics of Recovery
The Examined Life: Writing and the Art of Medicine
Iowa City, Iowa
October 19, 2013
Despite Brain Injury, Miracles Never Cease
Tri-State Brain Injury Conference
Grand River Center
Dubuque, Iowa
September 26, 2013
Despite Brain Injury, Miracles Never Cease
Brain Injury Assoc. of Canada 10th Annual Conference
Kingston, Ontario Canada
September 11, 2013
University of Iowa Physical Therapy
Iowa City, Iowa
July 24, 2013
Genesis Hospital
Davenport, Iowa
May 9, 2013
Miracles Never Cease
Iowa Associates of Community Providers
Ames, Iowa
Jan 8, 2013
Miracles Never Cease Traumatic Brain Injury
St. Thomas More Church
Coralville, Iowa
Aug 8, 2012
Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury
Case Count Management Conference
Embassy Suites
Des Moines, Iowa
May 1, 2012
Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury
Luther College
Decorah, Iowa
April 19, 2012
Iowa School Nurse Conference
Hotel @ Kirkwood Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
April 17, 2012
Pi Kappa Ceremony Allen College
McBride Auditorium
Waterloo, Iowa
March 29, 2012
Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines, Iowa
March 27, 2012
BIA Awards & Recognition
Mercy Hospital Hallagan Auditorium
Cedar Rapids, IA
March 7, 2012
Family & Advocates: Navigating Brain Injury
Sheraton Inn
West Des Moines, Iowa
December 7, 2011
Introduction to Communication Disorders
University of Iowa, Wendall Johnson
Iowa City, Iowa
November 2, 2011
Flaherty Communication Room
Basile Hall Mount Mercy University,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
October 5, 2011
Action Abilities in Action Conference
e Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids Iowa
August 12, 2011
Joy of Caring
Clarke College
Dubuque, Iowa
June 17, 2011
Mayo Clinic 18th Annual Brain Injury Conference
Rochester, MN
May 12, 2011
Nursing Grand Rounds
Veterans Administration Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
April 29, 2011
Minnesota Brain Injury Association’s Annual Conference
Minneapolis, MN
April 1, 2011
Trauma Conference
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City, IA
February 11, 2011
Speech and Hearing Therapists & Students
University of Iowa Wendall Johnson
Iowa City, IA
November 24, 2010
Minnesota Brain Injury Association Employees
Minneapolis, MN
October 28, 2010
University of Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapists
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Iowa City, IA
October 8, 2010
Pediatric Nursing Conference
Iowa City, IA
September 22, 2010
Adult and Child Neurosurgical Conference
Coralville, IA
July 23, 2010
Health Care Professionals Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Lincoln, NE
May, 2010
Medical Students Carver College of Medicine, Dept. of Internal Medicine
Iowa City, IA
April 29, 2010
CEO & Health Administration Students
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Iowa City, IA
March 26, 2010
Finley Hospital
Dubuque, IA
March 4, 2010
Iowa Brain Injury Association Conference
West Des Moines, IA
November 30, 2009
Nursing Grand Rounds
University of Iowa Hospital
Iowa City, IA