Introduction to Supportive Conversation for Adults with Aphasia - Thunder Bay Workshop
OVERVIEW
The Introduction to Supported Conversation for Adults With Aphasia or SCA is designed to help people who “know more than they can say” express their opinions and feelings in a way that makes them feel valued and heard.
Through the program’s techniques, conversation partners such as family members, health care providers, or friends, can help break down the communication barrier and help people with
aphasia re-join life’s conversations.
The goals of Supported Conversation for Adults With Aphasia are to:
1) Acknowledge the competence of the adult with aphasia.
2) Help the adult with aphasia to reveal his or her competence.
The 1/2 day workshop will be a mix of theory and practical activities.
Target Audience:
Conversation partners for adults with aphasia such as family members, health care providers, or friends. Workshop is limited to 30 participants.
Facilitator:
Susan Redmann-Brodeur, Speech-Language Pathologist, St. Joseph's Care Group, Thunder Bay, ON
Free Registration & Lunch Provided!
Sponsored by the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network.
Cancellation/No-Show Policy:
If you are registered for the event and are unable to attend, please advise Esme French at frenche@tbh.net or 684-6498. Notification must be received no later than October 23, 2016 to allow others on the waiting list to access the workshop. If notification is not received by this date, a $75.00 fee will be charged to cover workshop costs incurred by the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network.
Scented Products:
In recognition that many people have severe sensitivity to scents, we ask that you refrain from wearing scented products to the event so that all may attend in comfort and safety.
Dress Recommendation:
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing, dress in layers and bring a sweater/jacked as the temperature in meeting rooms can fluctuate.
Special Needs:
Please note any special requirements (accessibility, allergies, special diet etc..) on the registration form.
Room Location:
Note: The workshop will take place in the Georgian Room which is on the main floor level of St. Joseph's Heritage.