If Aphasia is a culprit of avoidance and isolation for you, join our community of similar individuals who are walking on this healing path together.
“Speech is the pen of the heart.”
Be supported by highly trained therapists in reaching your life and relationship goals.
Based on a holistic and life participation approach to aphasia, this group aims to connect adults together to share meaningful conversations and moments.
Meet others, share ideas, and practice your communication skills in an intentional space. Led by a Speech Language Pathologist (MA: CCC-SLP) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MA: MSW, LICSW), this group will focus on communication strategies to build confidence and self-expression, mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, and mental therapeutic practices to improve your relationships and step into the highest version of yourself. Learn techniques for communication effectiveness, all while engaging in fun, meaningful activities and conversations.
Our healing and empowerment journey together begins now.
Approach
Based on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA), these conversation groups emphasize building social networks, setting and working toward meaningful life goals, and enhancing cognitive, communicative, and emotional techniques and practices for successful interactions.
The facilitators are guided by a holistic approach to rehabilitation focusing on the entire individual. Groups emphasize the reintegration into society, mental and emotional health, nutrition and exercise, enjoyable activities, spiritual connection to community and faith, as well as continued learning and growth. We involve the family, offering caregiver and spouse support.
About the Therapists
Jenna Basman MA: CCC-SLP
Jenna is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Meditation/Yoga Instructor.
Jenna is passionate about interpersonal healing, supportive communication, and working closely with clients and families though a collaborative, holistic approach. Her treatment focus is client-centered and focuses on life participation and re-integration into meaningful life routines. She has had experience serving adults with Aphasia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, mild concussions and TBI, cognitive communication disorders, dysarthria, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and dementia. She believes strongly that meditation is a missing link in neuro-rehabilitation and has many positive effects on the body and brain.
Avi-Natan Zadaka MA: MSW, LICSW
As an LICSW Psychotherapist, Avi provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups providing support and guidance through difficult times.
Avi’s passion lies in connecting with people through warmth and care.
Avi’s specialization is in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), connecting the mind and body. Avi prides himself in being able to listen to your whole self - the presenting problem, and the inner unrest. Avi will connect with you as a human, on this shared experience as you explore together, with sensitivity and curiosity.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH APHASIA:
Stroke Smart, a monthly newsletter for Stroke Survivors
Aphasia Software Finder, a resource to find Aphasia-friendly apps and software.
Aphasia Recovery Connection, a social media community for People with Aphasia.
“Words of vision cause the soul to come alive.”