10/01/2026
✨ Viral trends, but make them therapeutic. ✨
Today in our brain injury group, we put a therapeutic spin on a viral trend and made the 3-ingredient bagel! 🥯
Because we believe meaningful activities can also be opportunities to work on real-life skills and yes, we can have fun while doing it!
Today’s activity targeted:
🥯 Following directions & sequencing – reading and following a simple recipe from start to finish
🧠 Cognitive skills – attention, memory, problem-solving, and adapting when things didn’t go exactly as planned
✋ Fine motor skills – measuring, mixing, shaping, and preparing the dough
⏱️ Executive functioning – planning, organizing materials, managing time, and completing multiple steps
🤝 Team building – communicating, sharing responsibilities, asking for help, and working together toward a common goal
💬 Social skills – conversation, cooperation, and encouraging one another
💪 Confidence & independence – practicing skills that can carry over into cooking and everyday life at home
😊 Leisure exploration – discovering that cooking can be a meaningful and enjoyable leisure activity
And, of course… we got to eat our creation! 😋
This is what brain injury rehabilitation can look like: meeting people where they are, using activities they enjoy, and turning everyday recreation into opportunities for growth and independence.