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SUMMARY:The Impact of Stress and Emotion on Speech and Swallow
DESCRIPTION:The National Aphasia Association and Open Lines Speech and Communication PC presents a new online group: The Impact of Stress and Emotion on Speech and Swallow. This group offers specialized support for people with aphasia who experience increased difficulty with thinking\, processing\, speaking\, and/or swallowing when under stress or when feeling anxious\, frustrated\, depressed\, apathetic\, or other mental/emotional states. \n  \nThe Impact of Stress and Emotion on Speech and Swallow meets the first Thursday of the month at 1pm ET (10:00 AM PST). \n  \nTo register\, please fill out this form HERE. \nFor any questions about registration\, email groups@aphasia.org \n  \n____________________________________________________________ \nMeet Your Host: \n\nDr. Jessica Galgano is a speech-language pathologist and the Founder and Executive Director of Open Lines Speech and Communication. Her personal experience growing up with a parent who suffered a combat-wounded Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while serving in Vietnam drove her to master the art and science of neurological rehabilitation. She founded her visionary clinic\, Open Lines Speech and Communication\, on the principle that it is never too late to improve one’s speech-language and cognitive abilities. \n  \nDr. Galgano collaborates and consults with many prestigious and world-renown academic institutions. She advocates for political change including legislative policies that uphold individual rights\, supportive community services\, and access to skillful professionals across a person’s lifespan. She has developed and utilizes a unique approach that applies an array of evidence-based practices from a variety of disciplines to the field of speech-language pathology. \n  \nDr. Galgano’s professional experience reflects the highest standards of academic and clinical practice. She received her doctoral degree in Biobehavioral Sciences from Columbia University\, where she conducted research in the neural underpinnings of voice and speech using brain imaging modalities. Dr. Galgano is an LSVT LOUD® clinical expert and faculty instructor with LSVT Global\, Inc.\, for whom she regularly teaches and lectures about evidence-based intensive therapy programs for people with neurologically based communication disorders at major medical institutions in the US and worldwide. She is one of ten LSVT LOUD® faculty instructors in the world and the only LSVT LOUD® faculty instructor in clinical practice who is based in New York City. \n  \nDr. Galgano is proud to be an Executive Board Member of the the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences\, an association that supports practitioners who serve individuals with neurologic communication disorders by providing education\, training\, and certification opportunities to promote high quality professional service. She also acts as Vice President and Treasurer of the Parkinson’s Unity Walk\, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for research to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. \n  \nDr. Galgano has held research scientist positions at NYU Langone School of Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and currently holds a faculty instructor position at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She is an adjunct professor with NYU\, Columbia University\, Teachers College\, and San Francisco State University where she teaches graduate coursework in the areas of neurogenic communication disorders that result from acquired (e.g.\, stroke) and progressive neurological disease (e.g.\, Parkinson’s disease\, cognitive changes). \n  \nDr. Galgano has melded her research\, clinical\, and personal experience into a unique approach to treatment blends scientific rigor with deep listening and empathic inquiry; helping Open Lines’ clients cope with the day-to-day realities of communication challenges. Dr. Galgano is confident her integrated approach will help you meet your goals with confidence and dignity! \n  \nOpen Lines Speech and communication is located at 252 West 76th Street\, Suite 1A\, New York\, MY 10023. \nTo find out more about Open Lines Speech and Communication\, visit www.OpenLinesNY.com or call 212-430-6800.
URL:https://aphasia.org/event/the-impact-of-stress-and-emotion-on-speech-and-swallow/
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Ph.D.\, who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine\, Health Care\, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia program offers weekly sessions that include explanations of the principles of mindfulness\, guided meditations\, and discussion among the participants. In addition\, the program includes written summary of principles of meditation\, brief guided meditations\, and suggested activities. Please see the attachments below to access the materials.  \n  \nThe group will meet each Thursday at 11 am ET\, 8 am PT June 13. \n  \nThe meditation program is led by Seth Brunner. Seth is a member of the Board of Directors and a long-term meditator. Seth experiences aphasia as a result of a stroke more than 35 years ago. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, or to sign up for the program\, email Seth at seth@aphasia.org. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia \nSession 1 – The Breath \n\nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Breath-Session-1.m4a\n  \nSession 2 – The Body \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Body-Session-2.m4a\n  \nSession 3 – Emotions \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Emotions-Session-3.m4a\n  \nSession 4 – Thinking \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Thinking-Session-4.m4a\n  \nSession 5 – Compassion \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Compassion-and-loving-kindness-Session-5.m4a\n  \nSession 6 – Gratitude \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Gratitude-Session-6-1.m4a\n  \nSession 7 – Mindfulness in Daily Life and Meditation Resources
URL:https://aphasia.org/event/mindfulness-meditation-for-people-with-aphasia-2-2/2024-06-06/
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SUMMARY:Seated Yoga for Aphasia
DESCRIPTION:This group starts with a guided meditation followed by a chair yoga class designed to promote relaxation. The class will end with open discussion about the experience. All ability levels are welcome! This group is led by Alycia Laks\, MS\, CCC-SLP\, RYT-200 and Hannah Herring\, DPT\, RYT-200 of District Adaptive Yoga. \nWe meet the third Wednesday of the month at 7 pm ET on Zoom. \nSpace is limited. Click to sign up by filling out the form. If you have comments or questions\, email groups@aphasia.org. \nMeet the Leaders\nAlycia Laks\, MS\, CCC-SLP\, RYT-200 and Hannah Herring\, PT\, DPT\, RYT-200 are co-owners of District Adaptive Yoga\, LLC. Alycia is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Registered Yoga Teacher. Hannah is a Physical Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher. District Adaptive Yoga provides adaptive yoga services to people with neurologic conditions in the Washington\, DC area. For more information\, visit districtadaptiveyoga.com.
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SUMMARY:Movie Mondays: The Disease Detective Looks at Aphasia
DESCRIPTION:For 5 consecutive Mondays\, the NAA will host an aphasia themed film on our Zoom webinar account.  In some cases\, there will be an introduction or followup Q&A with the film representative/star. \n  \nMonday\, June 3\, 2024:  The Disease Detective Looks at Aphasia \nEvery year\, 800\,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke\, and of those\, 300\,000 suffer from aphasia — difficulty speaking and processing language. This is the story of people living with aphasia and a clinic at the University of South Carolina. \nLength: 45 minutes \n  \nJoin the Zoom Meeting (PW is 906928): \nJoin the Zoom Meeting
URL:https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-the-disease-detective-looks-at-aphasia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T110000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Ph.D.\, who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine\, Health Care\, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia program offers weekly sessions that include explanations of the principles of mindfulness\, guided meditations\, and discussion among the participants. In addition\, the program includes written summary of principles of meditation\, brief guided meditations\, and suggested activities. Please see the attachments below to access the materials.  \n  \nThe group will meet each Thursday at 11 am ET\, 8 am PT June 13. \n  \nThe meditation program is led by Seth Brunner. Seth is a member of the Board of Directors and a long-term meditator. Seth experiences aphasia as a result of a stroke more than 35 years ago. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, or to sign up for the program\, email Seth at seth@aphasia.org. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia \nSession 1 – The Breath \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Breath-Session-1.m4a\n  \nSession 2 – The Body \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Body-Session-2.m4a\n  \nSession 3 – Emotions \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Emotions-Session-3.m4a\n  \nSession 4 – Thinking \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Thinking-Session-4.m4a\n  \nSession 5 – Compassion \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Compassion-and-loving-kindness-Session-5.m4a\n  \nSession 6 – Gratitude \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Gratitude-Session-6-1.m4a\n  \nSession 7 – Mindfulness in Daily Life and Meditation Resources
URL:https://aphasia.org/event/mindfulness-meditation-for-people-with-aphasia-2-2/2024-05-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T160000
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SUMMARY:Black American Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group is a place for Black people with aphasia to share their stories\, provide support\, encourage meditative reflection\, and brainstorm ways to advocate for relevant policies. This diverse\, inclusive\, aphasia-friendly group will discuss the unique challenges and gifts we share due to our experiences with disability and race\, and is open to all who support its mission of creating an emotional refuge for Black persons living with aphasia. \n  \nThe Black American Aphasia Conversation Group will meet through Zoom the every other Monday at 4:00pm EST (1:00pm PST) . If you are interested in joining this group\, please complete the form HERE. The Zoom link will be sent out around 72 hours before each meeting. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, comments\, suggestions\, or need assistance signing up for this group\, please email groups@aphasia.org
URL:https://aphasia.org/event/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T110000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Ph.D.\, who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine\, Health Care\, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia program offers weekly sessions that include explanations of the principles of mindfulness\, guided meditations\, and discussion among the participants. In addition\, the program includes written summary of principles of meditation\, brief guided meditations\, and suggested activities. Please see the attachments below to access the materials.  \n  \nThe group will meet each Thursday at 11 am ET\, 8 am PT June 13. \n  \nThe meditation program is led by Seth Brunner. Seth is a member of the Board of Directors and a long-term meditator. Seth experiences aphasia as a result of a stroke more than 35 years ago. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, or to sign up for the program\, email Seth at seth@aphasia.org. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia \nSession 1 – The Breath \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Breath-Session-1.m4a\n  \nSession 2 – The Body \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Body-Session-2.m4a\n  \nSession 3 – Emotions \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Emotions-Session-3.m4a\n  \nSession 4 – Thinking \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Thinking-Session-4.m4a\n  \nSession 5 – Compassion \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Compassion-and-loving-kindness-Session-5.m4a\n  \nSession 6 – Gratitude \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Gratitude-Session-6-1.m4a\n  \nSession 7 – Mindfulness in Daily Life and Meditation Resources
URL:https://aphasia.org/event/mindfulness-meditation-for-people-with-aphasia-2-2/2024-05-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T120000
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SUMMARY:Aphasia Cafe: Reading and Aphasia
DESCRIPTION:  \nReading and Aphasia:  The Challenges\, the Work and the Hope! \nThis month our topic in Aphasia Café will be discussing reading. \nAphasia impacts all areas of language. \nReading difficulty can be devastating for avid readers. \nReading is also a key to improving the other areas of language\, such as speech\, writing and listening. \nThis session will explore what reading is like for those with aphasia\, how we can work on it and the hope that it unlocks for many! \n  \nWhat?  \nAphasia Café Meeting online/virtual \nWhen?  \nMay 22nd\, 2024 at 12 noon EST \nWhat?   \nWe will talk about Reading and Aphasia \nWhere?  \nWe meet virtually on Zoom. \n  \nHere’s how to use Zoom \n  \nHere’s our meeting link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83521721612?pwd=UzhpRVovUi9xMDU1Z1E5NEFlZkJlZz09 \n  \nTopic: Aphasia Cafe \nTime: May 22\, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nMeeting ID: 835 2172 1612 \n  \nHope to see you there! 
URL:https://aphasia.org/event/aphasia-cafe-reading-and-aphasia/
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Ph.D.\, who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine\, Health Care\, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia program offers weekly sessions that include explanations of the principles of mindfulness\, guided meditations\, and discussion among the participants. In addition\, the program includes written summary of principles of meditation\, brief guided meditations\, and suggested activities. Please see the attachments below to access the materials.  \n  \nThe group will meet each Thursday at 11 am ET\, 8 am PT June 13. \n  \nThe meditation program is led by Seth Brunner. Seth is a member of the Board of Directors and a long-term meditator. Seth experiences aphasia as a result of a stroke more than 35 years ago. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, or to sign up for the program\, email Seth at seth@aphasia.org. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia \nSession 1 – The Breath \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Breath-Session-1.m4a\n  \nSession 2 – The Body \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Body-Session-2.m4a\n  \nSession 3 – Emotions \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Emotions-Session-3.m4a\n  \nSession 4 – Thinking \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Thinking-Session-4.m4a\n  \nSession 5 – Compassion \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Compassion-and-loving-kindness-Session-5.m4a\n  \nSession 6 – Gratitude \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Gratitude-Session-6-1.m4a\n  \nSession 7 – Mindfulness is Daily Life
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