When Conversations Get Hard: A Brain-Injury-Informed Guide for Families

A concise family guide for slowing and repairing conversations that become tense or confusing after brain injury. It includes a four-step reset, communication adjustments and ready-to-use phrases.


Inside this resource

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

  • Adjustments for processing, word-finding, fatigue and emotional overwhelm

  • Short phrases for clarifying, pausing and returning later

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