EDT: Coffee Convo
Coffee Convo
Let's talk. Bring your favorite morning beverage, chosen topics, and communication supports. FACILITATOR(S): Patricia Gauthier
Let's talk. Bring your favorite morning beverage, chosen topics, and communication supports. FACILITATOR(S): Patricia Gauthier
***This session is for YOUNG SURVIVORS, AGES 19-40 ONLY.*** Join other young people with aphasia for fun group activities and lots of conversation! Members will be encouraged to help guide the topic of conversation and engage with each other. FACILITATOR(S): Ann Blau
Want to meet others with aphasia and practice your speech in a small group? These sessions give you a chance to meet others with aphasia from around the world. If you struggle to get the words out, please bring whatever strategies you are using to support your communication. FACILITATOR(S): Carol Dow-Richards
***This session is for couples- both the person with aphasia and partner should be in attendance.*** Calling all couples! Has your relationship changed since aphasia moved in? Is your communication different now? Has your connection and intimacy been impacted? Do you miss who you used to be? If you answered "yes" to any of these…
Join Julie Kobak and the Thiel College SLP students to chat about a variety of fun topics! This session will meet every Tuesday. FACILITATOR(S): Julie Kobak
***This session is for members who have had aphasia for less than 2 years.*** Are you NEW to aphasia? Join this Open Chat session where you can meet others with aphasia who are in a similar stage of recovery as you. If you struggle to get words out, please bring whatever strategies you are using to…
*** This session is specific to TBI survivors under 40 only (not stroke).*** Maintaining Friendships Please join us to meet other TBI survivors under 40. We will discuss experiences that are unique to those who are navigating their recovery as young adults. In this session, we will discuss the topic of maintaining friendships post injury.…
***Please Note: these sessions do not provide return-to-work pathways or guarantee return-to-work opportunities.*** Join speech therapist and researcher Sami Wong & Allie Reed as we listen and learn from Virtual Connections members about their work stories. Work can be an important part of our identities, and “work” has many meanings. This can include parenting, caregiving, traditional careers, volunteering, and more. FACILITATOR(S): Sami Wong & Allie Reed
***This session is designed for members who need extra communication support. Mini Chat sessions will only be 30 minutes in length.*** Join this session to share about your pets. We will introduce our pets and share pictures. We hope to see you there! FACILTIATOR(S): Teresa Thompson
Want to meet others with aphasia and practice your speech in a small group? These sessions give you a chance to meet others with aphasia from around the world. If you struggle to get the words out, please bring whatever strategies you are using to support your communication. FACILITATOR(S): Carol Dow-Richards
Aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria...what does that all mean??? Interested in learning more about the brain, strokes, and aphasia? Join this session hosted by a speech therapist to learn more! Bring your questions! FACILITATOR(S): Allie Reed
This is a support group for people with aphasia who are parenting young children or teenagers. Join us to talk about the joys and challenges of raising children. You can connect with other parents, share stories, and learn from each other’s mistakes. Care partners are welcome to attend. FACILITATOR(S): Veronica Brown
***This session will meet every Thursday.*** Do you enjoy learning new things and sharing your experiences? If so, please Join Dr. Kate Krival and the PennWest University – Edinboro graduate SLP students in conversation covering a variety of topics. FACILITATOR(S): Dr. Kate Krival, SLP
May is Better Speech & Hearing Month! Join this session to learn more about the history of the field of speech pathology and the history of aphasia! FACILITATOR(S): Allie Reed
***Please Note: these sessions do not provide return-to-work pathways or guarantee return-to-work opportunities.*** Join speech therapist and researcher Sami Wong & Allie Reed as we listen and learn from Virtual Connections members about their work stories. Work can be an important part of our identities, and “work” has many meanings. This can include parenting, caregiving, traditional careers, volunteering, and more. FACILITATOR(S): Sami Wong & Allie Reed
Let's get together to discuss different make-up brands, application tips, tools, and skin care! FACILITATOR(S): Melanie Baez
Want to meet others with aphasia and practice your speech in a small group? These sessions give you a chance to meet others with aphasia from around the world. If you struggle to get the words out, please bring whatever strategies you are using to support your communication. FACILITATOR(S): Carol Dow-Richards