Aphasia Institute – www.aphasia.ca

Intensive Family Training

Aphasia strikes at the heart of communication. It reveals itself in interaction between people. It creates additional challenges in relationships. New barriers exist to participating and enjoying social and other activities.

Aphasia In Motion Intensive Program

What makes our program different?

• We offer a program where it is comfortable to be a couple with aphasia.
• Our program is run by an interdisciplinary team.
• We focus equally on both partners.

AIM – OUR Objectives

• Focus equally on both partners to enhance their lives separately and together
• Keep on moving forward by taking a novel account of the present situation
• Help couples make choices that will enhance purposeful and engaged living
• Enrich the communication process
• Provide education and training to enhance communication and reduce the language and communication barriers
• Identify specific goals for attendees
• Provide 1:1 intervention to support realistic initiation of these goals

AIM – YOUR Outcomes

• Take a break
• One-on-one reflection and contemplation of existing barriers and new possibilities
• Nourish your relationship
• Surround yourself with people who understand aphasia
• Make new connections
• Gain support and education
• Gain tools specific to your needs
• Set goals for greater participation and satisfaction

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