Program: Aphasia and Wellness
Topic: Learn and share resources and strategies for wellness and self-care for people with aphasia and their care partners.
Advisors: Katherine Noyes & Sharon Mosley
When: One Thursday per month (usually the 1st Thursday) from 1-2 PM ET | 12-1 CT | 11-12 MT | 10-11 PT
More Information: Join us to support well-being in your daily life. This may include movement, mindfulness, social connection, nutrition, or music and art. Participants share ideas and learn to approaches to living well with aphasia. This group is advised by Katherine Noyes (NAA Program Coordinator and Owner of Lotus Speech & Wellness) and Sharon Mosley (Owner of The Fit Talk Counseling and Health Coaching; email sharon@TheFitTalk.com).
Resources:
- Resilience: The ability to bounce back after adversity. Looking forward.
- What makes us resilient – ideas from our May 7 2026 group
- LoveYourBrain Resilience Meditations
- The NAA Ambassador Program – a volunteer group for support, awareness, and advocacy
- Ask the Expert: Returning to work with aphasia
- Finding a mental health therapist:
- Open Path Collective
- Psychology Today
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a mental health benefit offered through employer health insurance
- Activity ideas from our group members to support physical and mental health and wellness:
- Wellness “Menu” – ideas from group members March 2026
- Wellness Tips and Tricks
- Vision Boards
- From the NAA Website: Emotional and Mental Health
- “Brain Friends” podcast – hosted by stroke survivor Angie Cauthorn, who has aphasia
- Ask the Expert Webinars relating to wellness:
- Virtual Aphasia Groups (for communication, education, and social connection and support)
- National Aphasia Association
- Aphasia Recovery Connection
- Lingraphica Join In
- Check out the NAA’s Provider Directory to find local aphasia groups in your area
