Friends, dating, family, co-workers, and more... social communication can be a struggle for brain injury survivors! Let's break down some of the common difficulties in interpreting social cues from others, as well as how symptoms affect the way we communicate.
This week on Hope Survives® | Brain Injury Podcast, Cristabelle has invited Speech Language Pathologist Katherine Noyes to join for all things relationships and social communication after TBI. Some topics include: nonverbal cues, tone of voice, repeating yourself, memory loss, interrupting, texting/social media, and more. We'll also discuss maintaining friendships and navigating dating relationships.
This episode is helpful for survivors but also will provide value for caregivers, friends and family to understand why some of these breakdowns in communication may happen. It would be a good one to share with your loved ones!
Listen below or on your mobile device by subscribing on podcast platforms!
0:00 Intro
7:20 Introducing Katherine & SLP
12:50 Challenges in Social Cues after TBI
20:50 Communication Breakdowns
23:30 Dating
29:20 Friendships
35:20 Self-Awareness
36:50 Helping Communication Partners
42:20 Considering your Strengths
47:15 How does SLP help?
49:40 Words of Hope
MEET OUR GUEST:
Katherine Noyes is a speech-language pathologist, certified brain injury specialist, registered yoga teacher, and co-owner of Lotus Speech & Wellness, LLC. She has worked as an SLP in both inpatient and outpatient medical settings since 2011. She specializes in helping adults with brain injuries improve communication, cognition, and mind-body wellness through her speech-language pathology and yoga offerings. Katherine lives in Maine with her husband and son.
Connect: @lotus_slp | lotusslp.com
ABOUT CRISTABELLE:
Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, podcast host, brain injury survivor & advocate.
Connect: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.com
About This Podcast
Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, or ABI? This podcast is for you. Sharing hope, support, and education for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and families. Hosted by award-winning TBI survivor, advocate, and singer/songwriter Cristabelle Braden, this is an uplifting podcast to bring hope to your darkest days. Subscribe and stay tuned for messages of encouragement, interviews with professionals, and survivor stories.
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