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#57 Beth Bonness, Aphasia Survivor, Poet, Author and Writing Instructor for Aphasia
#57 Beth Bonness, Aphasia Survivor, Poet, Author, and Writing Instructor for Aphasia
This episode explores the creative journey of a stroke survivor, Beth Bonness, and provides takeaways to help others gain closure. Beth shares with us her insights when she was experiencing her strokes and how she found writing and journaling to help her cope and process her change in identity as she dealt with aphasia challenges as she returned to work.
Beth covers five key techniques, such as writing down thoughts and reading them out loud, that can help improve mental health and creativity.
Beth leads a monthly writing group for persons with aphasia. Learn more at her website, BethBonness.com.
Additionally, there are helpful insights into Aphasia, a communication disorder that affects stroke survivors, and how to advocate for yourself to meet your needs.
1. Stroke Survivor Beth: Exploring Life After a Stroke and Finding Joy Again (00:00 - 05:43)
2. A Stroke of Misfortune: Managing Stress at Work to Avoid Health Complications (05:44 - 11:00)
3. Facing Aphasia: My Journey From Fear to Recovery (11:01 - 16:34)
4. Transition Thunderstorms: A Journey from Stroke to Resilience (16:34 - 22:25)
5. Rules For Quieting the Editor and Harnessing Writing To Uncover Insight (22:26 - 28:27)
6. Exploring Writing and Improvisation as a Path to Listening to Yourself (28:27 - 33:54)
7. Exploring The Impact Of Jazz Improvisation On The Brain (33:55 - 39:38)
8. Living with Aphasia: A Journey to Brain Cognition Recovery (39:38 - 44:39)
9. The Impact of Aphasia: Experiencing Words with Care (44:39 - 49:51)
10. Advocating for Yourself: The Art and Science of Self Preservation (49:51 - 52:58)
Learn more about Beth Bonness at
BethBonness.com
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We invite you to join our interactive website, Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where, in exchange for your first name and email address, you will have access to all of the content from the 56 episodes using the power of AI to get to the information you want and need at the moment you need it.
Our podcast website is still getting the finishing touches, but you can access it now. We'll announce the grand opening soon!
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📆 FREE DISCOVERY CALL 📆
Do you or your loved one have aphasia and want to know if you can do more with communication?
Schedule a consultation today to discuss improving communication with your loved one with aphasia. Visit our website to book a free consultation now.
🌟 DoLIFESpeechPathology.com 🌟
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Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts
"My husband is so inspired; now he wants to write a book! Your podcast is so inspiring." TW <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
Providing a rating helps me to reach and support more people -- just like you -- move toward the life you desire, even with aphasia.
Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then, be sure to tell me in the comments what you loved most about the episode!
LINKS:
⇒ Unlocking Aphasia Video Course
⇒ The Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast Interactive Website
⇒ Book a FREE Discovery Aphasia Consultation to improve communication now
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#57 Beth Bonness, Aphasia Survivor, Poet, Author, and Writing Instructor for Aphasia
This episode explores the creative journey of a stroke survivor, Beth Bonness, and provides takeaways to help others gain closure. Beth shares with us her insights when she was experiencing her strokes and how she found writing and journaling to help her cope and process her change in identity as she dealt with aphasia challenges as she returned to work.
Beth covers five key techniques, such as writing down thoughts and reading them out loud, that can help improve mental health and creativity.
Beth leads a monthly writing group for persons with aphasia. Learn more at her website, BethBonness.com.
Additionally, there are helpful insights into Aphasia, a communication disorder that affects stroke survivors, and how to advocate for yourself to meet your needs.
1. Stroke Survivor Beth: Exploring Life After a Stroke and Finding Joy Again (00:00 - 05:43)
2. A Stroke of Misfortune: Managing Stress at Work to Avoid Health Complications (05:44 - 11:00)
3. Facing Aphasia: My Journey From Fear to Recovery (11:01 - 16:34)
4. Transition Thunderstorms: A Journey from Stroke to Resilience (16:34 - 22:25)
5. Rules For Quieting the Editor and Harnessing Writing To Uncover Insight (22:26 - 28:27)
6. Exploring Writing and Improvisation as a Path to Listening to Yourself (28:27 - 33:54)
7. Exploring The Impact Of Jazz Improvisation On The Brain (33:55 - 39:38)
8. Living with Aphasia: A Journey to Brain Cognition Recovery (39:38 - 44:39)
9. The Impact of Aphasia: Experiencing Words with Care (44:39 - 49:51)
10. Advocating for Yourself: The Art and Science of Self Preservation (49:51 - 52:58)
Learn more about Beth Bonness at
BethBonness.com
_______________________________
We invite you to join our interactive website, Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where, in exchange for your first name and email address, you will have access to all of the content from the 56 episodes using the power of AI to get to the information you want and need at the moment you need it.
Our podcast website is still getting the finishing touches, but you can access it now. We'll announce the grand opening soon!
______________________
📆 FREE DISCOVERY CALL 📆
Do you or your loved one have aphasia and want to know if you can do more with communication?
Schedule a consultation today to discuss improving communication with your loved one with aphasia. Visit our website to book a free consultation now.
🌟 DoLIFESpeechPathology.com 🌟
___________________
Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts
"My husband is so inspired; now he wants to write a book! Your podcast is so inspiring." TW <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
Providing a rating helps me to reach and support more people -- just like you -- move toward the life you desire, even with aphasia.
Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then, be sure to tell me in the comments what you loved most about the episode!
LINKS:
⇒ Unlocking Aphasia Video Course
⇒ The Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast Interactive Website
⇒ Book a FREE Discovery Aphasia Consultation to improve communication now
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