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Mindfulness Exercise for SLPs: In the Face of Resistance

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This exercise is intended to provide the frame of mind you need in order to face and embrace resistance within a rehab therapy setting. It is best suited for a one-on-one session when you are addressing a change in status (e.g., stroke, brain injury, diagnosis) that has led to the need for change (e.g., using memory strategies, establishing a payee, giving up driving, etc).
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Mindfulness Exercise for SLPs: Aphasia Awareness

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This exercise is intended to do two things: 1) Provide awareness about the existence of aphasia and how people can be most helpful when meeting someone with aphasia and 2) provide clinicians with a mindful perspective about what it means to be unable to communicate for a short period of time.
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Mild Cognitive Impairment

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains this diagnosis in general terms and provide some lifestyle suggestions to help MCI.
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Migraines

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Migraine headaches can cause significant pain and suffering for people who experience them. You may wonder how migraines may be treated in a therapy setting and what the evidence supports for reducing the impact of migraines. This handout outlines some non pharmacological treatment options and strategies that may help with migraines.
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Microwave Meals

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource includes the risks of stovetop cooking and many simple meal option “recipe cards” to make during a treatment session using only a microwave. Use to assess whether simplification of home cooking improves functional independence or if ongoing assistance will be required.
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Metacognition

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Metacognition is a higher-level cognitive skill critical for improving organization, problem solving, self-monitoring, and self-correction. It is dependent on self-awareness, which can be impaired following brain injury. This handout explains metacognition, metacognitive strategies, and ways to improve self-awareness.
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