When a Conversation Goes Sideways: A Reset Ladder for Couples

A concise reset ladder for couples when a conversation becomes tense or confusing after brain injury. It offers four steps, simple adjustments and ready-to-use phrases for pausing, clarifying and trying again.


Inside this resource

  • A four-step sequence for checking capacity and slowing the conversation

  • Communication adjustments for processing, memory and emotional overload

  • Short phrases for clarifying, pausing and repairing the moment

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