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Send us a textNavigating Conversations with Aphasia: Insights from Iain StansfieldIn this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons explore the intricacies of living with aphasia through a conversation with Iain Stansfield and Dr. Suzanne Beeke. Iain shares his personal journey following a stroke, emphasising the challenges of communicating with aphasia and the impact on relationships. The discussion delves into experiences from the 'Better Conversations with Aphasia' therapy group, a program developed by Dr. Beeke at UCL. Key points include the significance of video reflection in improving communication strategies and the evolving dynamic between individuals with aphasia and their partners. Listeners are encouraged to support the podcast and can find more resources at stroke.org.uk, sayaphasia.org, or the NHS aphasia page.00:00 Understanding Aphasia: A Shift in Conversations00:34 Welcome to 'On the Tip of My Tongue'02:33 Introducing Iain Stansfield03:06 The Therapy Group Experience04:42 Reflections on Communication Challenges06:40 Impact of Video Reflections07:37 Changes and Insights Post-Therapy10:49 Future Directions and Final Thoughts12:33 Conclusion and ResourcesSupport the showSupport the show: Donate Now This podcast is funded by https://www.bas.org.uk To watch Jonathan’s film: https://tipofmytonguefilm.comhttp://x.com/buffaloloungeukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhirons/ https://www.instagram.com/buffaloloungeThe Tavistock Trust for Aphasia websitehttp://aphasiatavistocktrust.org
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