Aphasia & Communication After Stroke & Brain Injury
with Tawni Ballinger
A virtual workshop
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1pm ET
Join us for a virtual workshop focused on rebuilding communication after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
Changes in communication - such as difficulty finding words, understanding others, or expressing thoughts - can be one of the most frustrating and isolating parts of recovery. This session offers a practical, supportive introduction to why these changes happen and what can help in everyday interactions.
Designed for individuals living with brain injury as well as family members and care partners, this workshop centers on simple strategies that support clarity, connection, and participation.
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Recording and workshop resources will be shared with all registrants, including those who are unable to attend live.
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What You’ll Learn
What aphasia and related communication changes can look like after stroke or TBI
Why communication may feel slower, harder, or more effortful
Simple strategies to support speaking, understanding, and participation
Ways family members and care partners can reduce pressure and support connection
How to stay engaged in meaningful conversations, even when communication is difficult
Meet the Speaker
Tawni Ballinger earned her BS degree from Baylor and her MA in Speech Pathology from the University of Memphis. Her early career included working in Head Injury Units as well as acute care hospital settings. She currently serves as a clinical supervisor at the University of Memphis, specializing in aphasia therapy. With over 17 years of hospital experience, she co-founded an intensive aphasia program (Aphasia Bootcamp) with Kelli Owens in 2019. She has led an aphasia support group (Memphis Aphasia Community) at Semmes Murphey Clinic for the past 5 years. Tawni is passionate about helping people with aphasia lead fuller lives despite communication challenges.
How to Participate & Make and Impact
Workshop Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
📍 Location: Virtually on Zoom
🕒 Time: 1:00 pm ET
Our programs are made accessible to everyone through Pay What You Can tickets, ensuring no one is excluded due to financial limitations. For those who are able, we invite you to contribute by supporting the mission of Hope Survives through a suggested registration donation which helps us continue offering vital programs for survivors and families.
Sponsor a Seat
Want to make a difference? You can sponsor a participant’s registration and extend hope and healing for another attendee. For $18, you can give a survivor or family member the opportunity to join this life-changing event.
💙 $18 provides one seat to the workshop
💙 Custom amount – every contribution helps!