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Aphasia—difficulty with communication due to stroke or brain injury—can leave individuals feeling isolated, frustrated, and disconnected. At ARTC, we take a team-based, person-centered approach to support those living with aphasia, and group therapy plays a powerful role in that support.

Our trained team—including speech-language pathologists, a communicative disorders assistant, and a social worker—uses Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA™) and follows the Life Participation Approach for Aphasia (LPAA). But what truly sets our program apart is how group therapy empowers individuals to connect, communicate, and thrive.

Building Confidence Through Communication Practice

Aphasia groups provide a safe and encouraging space for people to practice speaking, writing, gesturing, and using facial expressions or tone of voice. This variety allows participants to discover what works best for them. With consistent practice and peer support, group members build the confidence to apply these skills in everyday situations—whether it's ordering coffee, making a phone call, or chatting with loved ones.

Shared Understanding and Social Support

Perhaps one of the most important benefits of group therapy is connection. In our groups, participants aren't just learning communication strategies—they’re also sharing stories, laughing together, and supporting each other through the ups and downs of life after stroke or injury. That shared understanding is powerful. It reduces feelings of isolation and creates a sense of belonging, which can be hard to find elsewhere.

Rebuilding Identity After Aphasia

Aphasia doesn’t just affect how someone speaks—it affects how they see themselves and interact with the world. Group therapy helps individuals navigate this “new normal,” offering not just tools for communication, but space to process role changes, relationship shifts, and the emotional impact of living with aphasia.

At ARTC, we’ve seen firsthand how conversation groups promote healing—not just in speech, but in spirit. Group therapy provides a pathway to reconnect with the world, one conversation at a time.

👉 Learn more about ARTC’s Aphasia Program here.

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