Veterans Hangout
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
This session is for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This session is not intended for stroke survivors. Recovery and aphasia after a Traumatic Brain Injury can be very different from that of a stroke. Join us to meet other TBI survivors and to chat about the ways in which your lives have changed following your…
Join to talk with others in the LGBTQ+ community about their experiences and identities. A safe space for all! FACILITATOR(S): Carly Millanski & Danielle Millanski
***This session is for families living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA).*** Join the Nova Southeastern graduate students: We’ll discuss how communication changes with PPA and ways to support conversation as PPA evolves. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas and experiences. Group leaders will provide examples & strategies. What is PPA? Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a condition that results from damage to areas of…
***A session for people living with aphasia for 3 years or more after your stroke to chat about all kinds of interesting topics*** Let’s talk about identity: You are more than your aphasia: Share about your life BEFORE Aphasia. Who were you? Your world of work, your hobbies, your likes and dislikes. How has your life changed? FACILITATOR(S): Dr. Glenn Goldblum & Barb Meyer
***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…
Si hablas español y te interesa aprender sobre diferentes culturas, idiomas, y países, este es el grupo para usted! Hablamos de culturas mundiales. Los temas incluyen la comida, la ropa, las fiestas, los sitios famosos, y más. Todos son bienvenidos. Esta sesión se realiza en español. FACILITADORA(S): : Irene Williams
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***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
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
Virtual Connections is the only international aphasia support program of its kind. Something that makes VC unique is how we bring together people with aphasia from all over the world! Wherever you live in the world, join this session to connect with others living with aphasia! FACILITATOR(S): Sarah Gundy
***How care PARTners can plan for 2024.*** Join Abbe Simon SLP and integrative health coach. She will offer a discussion for care PARTners to create intentions for the new year. You will focus on your person with aphasia AND most importantly yourself. Bring your lunch or cup of coffee. FACILITATOR(S): Abbe Simon
***This group is for CarePartners or caregivers of people living with aphasia that is getting worse.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova students to discuss life as a CarePartner to a loved one with PPA. While some difficulties are similar to those seen in people who have aphasia after a stroke, people facing worsening communication…
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***This session is for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This session is not intended for stroke survivors.*** Recovery and aphasia after a Traumatic Brain Injury can be very different from that of a stroke. Join us to meet other TBI survivors and to chat about the ways in which your lives have changed following your TBI, the obstacles you’ve encountered, and the lessons you’ve learned. We’ll continue chatting on coming to terms with, and accepting living differently with an altered identity post TBI. Please…
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of…
Once aphasia is in the mix, it can be difficult to connect with young children. Let's brainstorm activities and strategies that can create connections. We will practice and prepare language specific to activities based on the input and interests of the group members. The discussions will be geared towards younger children, but we will be happy…
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. CarePartners are welcome to attend. FACILITATOR(S): Veronica Brown
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a Care-Partner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
Join Caterina Staltari and the Duquesne students in a conversation among friends about a variety of topics. Persons with aphasia and their families often identify a key goal in communication as improving the ability to have conversations with others. Conversation goes well beyond informing people of wants and needs. Initiating a conversation and keeping a conversation going supports social closeness and information sharing. FACILITATOR: Caterina Staltari, M.A.,CCC-SLP
Join Caterina Staltari and the Duquesne students in a conversation among friends about a variety of topics. Persons with aphasia and their families often identify a key goal in communication as improving the ability to have conversations with others. Conversation goes well beyond informing people of wants and needs. Initiating a conversation and keeping a conversation going supports social closeness and information sharing. FACILITATOR: Caterina Staltari, M.A.,CCC-SLP
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of…
Join Caterina Staltari and the Duquesne students in a conversation among friends about a variety of topics. Persons with aphasia and their families often identify a key goal in communication as improving the ability to have conversations with others. Conversation goes well beyond informing people of wants and needs. Initiating a conversation and keeping a conversation going supports social closeness and information sharing. FACILITATOR: Caterina Staltari, M.A.,CCC-SLP
***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
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle…
***This session is for families living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA).*** Join Dr. Fred Dicarlo and the Nova Southeastern graduate students: We’ll discuss how communication changes with PPA and ways to support conversation as PPA evolves. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas and experiences. Group leaders will provide examples & strategies. What is PPA? Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a condition that results from…
Join Caterina Staltari and the Duquesne students in a conversation among friends about a variety of topics. Persons with aphasia and their families often identify a key goal in communication as improving the ability to have conversations with others. Conversation goes well beyond informing people of wants and needs. Initiating a conversation and keeping a conversation going supports social closeness and information sharing. FACILITATOR: Caterina Staltari, M.A.,CCC-SLP
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
Join to talk with others in the LGBTQ+ community about their experiences and identities. A safe space for all! FACILITATOR(S): Carly Millanski & Danielle Millanski
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. CarePartners are welcome to attend. FACILITATOR(S): Veronica Brown
***This session is for families living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA).*** Join Dr. Fred Dicarlo and the Nova Southeastern graduate students: We’ll discuss how communication changes with PPA and ways to support conversation as PPA evolves. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas and experiences. Group leaders will provide examples & strategies. What is PPA? Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a condition that results from damage…
***This session will speak only in Cantonese*** We’ll be watching a short film together at the beginning of our session and we’ll be having a chat about it in Cantonese. All people who want to brush up on your Cantonese skills, feel free to come along! FACILITATOR(S): Brit Fong
***A session for people living with aphasia for 3 years or more after your stroke to chat about all kinds of interesting topics*** Looking forward to Spring! FACILITATOR(S): Barb Meyer
***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 for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your…
Virtual Connections is the only international aphasia support program of its kind. Something that makes VC unique is how we bring together people with aphasia from all over the world! Wherever you live in the world, join this session to connect with others living with aphasia! FACILITATOR(S): Sarah Gundy
***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
Who is currently leading the way in Black History? Come join Dr. Shawnise Carter & Candice Barber as we discuss the up and coming game changers in the black community. Facilitator(s): Dr. Shawnise Carter & Candice Barber
***This group is for CarePartners or caregivers of people living with aphasia that is getting worse.*** CarePARTners, do you ever wish you could LEAP into something new? On this "Leap Day" Join Abbe Simon, SLP and health coach, to talk about finding extra time to do something for YOU. FACILITATOR (S): Abbe Simon
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
***This session is for families living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA).*** Join the Nova Southeastern graduate students: We’ll discuss how communication changes with PPA and ways to support conversation as PPA evolves. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas and experiences. Group leaders will provide examples & strategies. What is PPA? Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a condition that results from damage to areas of…
***This session is for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This session is not intended for stroke survivors.*** Recovery and aphasia after a Traumatic Brain Injury can be very different from that of a stroke. Join us to meet other TBI survivors and to chat about the ways in which your lives have changed following your…
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
Join to talk with others in the LGBTQ+ community about their experiences and identities. A safe space for all! FACILITATOR(S): Carly Millanski & Danielle Millanski
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
***This session is for families living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA).*** Join the Nova Southeastern graduate students: We’ll discuss how communication changes with PPA and ways to support conversation as PPA evolves. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas and experiences. Group leaders will provide examples & strategies. What is PPA? Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a condition that results from damage to areas of…
***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 for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***This group is for CarePartners or caregivers of peopleliving with aphasia that is getting worse.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova students to discuss life as a CarePartner to a loved one with PPA. While some difficulties are similar to those seen in people who have aphasia after a stroke, people facing worsening communication skills have some unique challenges.…
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
***This session is for families living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA).*** Join Dr. Fred Dicarlo and the Nova Southeastern graduate students: We’ll discuss how communication changes with PPA and ways to support conversation as PPA evolves. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas and experiences. Group leaders will provide examples & strategies. What is PPA? Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a condition that results from damage…
***This session is for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This session is not intended for stroke survivors.*** Recovery and aphasia after a Traumatic Brain Injury can be very different from that of a stroke. Join us to meet other TBI survivors and to chat about the ways in which your lives have changed following your…
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
Share running stories and photos, encourage each other, and learn the many benefits of running. All running levels welcome-including those who haven’t started running yet but are just curious! FACILITATOR(S): Allie Reed
Join to talk with others in the LGBTQ+ community about their experiences and identities. A safe space for all! FACILITATOR(S): Carly Millanski & Danielle Millanski
Join Caterina Staltari and the Duquesne students in a conversation among friends about a variety of topics. Persons with aphasia and their families often identify a key goal in communication as improving the ability to have conversations with others. Conversation goes well beyond informing people of wants and needs. Initiating a conversation and keeping a conversation going supports social closeness and information sharing. FACILITATOR: Caterina Staltari, M.A.,CCC-SLP
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
Time for CPs to bring their morning or afternoon drink to this group devoted to prioritizing YOURself. FACILITATOR (S): Abbe Simon
Join us as we share a unique opportunity for individuals with Moyamoya Disease who have aphasia. These three individuals with aphasia secondary to a stroke caused by Moyamoya Disease, David Kim, Natalie Comstock and Leah Gorman have partnered to offer their peers with Moyamoya Disease a place to connect for support specific to their condition. FACILITATOR(S): Faye Stillman, David Kim, Natalie Comstock & Leah Gorman
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
Join to talk with others in the LGBTQIA+ community about their experiences and identities. A safe space for all! FACILITATOR(S): Carly Millanski & Danielle Millanski
***This session is for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This session is not intended for stroke survivors.*** Recovery and aphasia after a Traumatic Brain Injury can be very different from that of a stroke. Join us to meet other TBI survivors and to chat about the ways in which your lives have changed following your…
***This session is for military veterans only.*** Join Veteran Joe to have an open discussion and introduce new members. Share with the group and get to know other Veterans with Aphasia. FACILITATOR(S): Joseph Martin
*** This session is specific to TBI survivors under 40 only (not stroke).*** Dating 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 May session, we will focus on the experiences of dating post injury.…
***This session is for CAREGIVERS ONLY.*** Join Dr. Lea Kaploun and the Nova Southeastern graduate students to discuss how life has changed. Life as a CarePartner for someone with aphasia brings gifts and challenges, and the journey ahead can be deeply meaningful. You don’t need to travel this road alone; we can serve as your circle of support as you…
***This session is for families living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA).*** Join Dr. Fred Dicarlo and the Nova Southeastern graduate students: We’ll discuss how communication changes with PPA and ways to support conversation as PPA evolves. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas and experiences. Group leaders will provide examples & strategies. What is PPA? Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a condition that results from damage…