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1-2014 Practice, Practice, Practice   The CVAG is following a year long plan to explore ways to practice communication. Practice is the key to mastering important skills. Our aphasia group sessions are dedicated to helping group members learn about current … Continue reading →

11-2013 We are in the midst of a unit involving Conversational Practice.  During our group sessions we spent some time talking about good conversations that our members have had. We talk about troubles they may have run in to. Troubles … Continue reading →

10-01-2013   Aphasia distorts the message, and aphasia affects how you feel!     The Chippewa Valley Aphasia Group is following a curriculum that gives our group members a chance to review resources and practice together.  This process will help … Continue reading →

9-2013 All CVAG members have been involved in Speech Therapy. Our group enjoyed talking about what those sessions were like.  What is remembered most by CVAG members is the relationship that they had with their Speech Therapist.  Details on the … Continue reading →

  6-2013: Part I Stories from our life experiences can help us better understand ourselves and each other.  Our Aphasia Group follows a tradition of listening, asking questions and thinking together when a member tells their story.       … Continue reading →

5-2013   The Chippewa Valley Aphasia Group met on Friday April 5 for conversation and adventures with the iPad.  We were pleased to have 3 friends visiting us from Madison. Conversation with friends is always good! Since January our group … Continue reading →

During the month of March, the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Group was introduced to the website Pinterest.  The idea of sharing ideas, projects, recipes, and more using pictures was an interesting concept to explore. Basic navigation was introduced, but the majority … Continue reading →

  Kathy McAlister, a certified Yoga Instructor met with aphasia group members for three sessions on January 6th, 13th and the 20th.    She provided some ideas and practice for meditation, visualization and gentle yoga.   We worked on awareness of … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered how to smoke salmon or make a spice rub for chicken?    Rob Gaulke, or as I refer to him, “Chef Master” shared his expertise in grilling with a few of our group members.    Rob prepared a … Continue reading →