Week of Events
In-Person Edina Morning Conversation Group
In-Person Edina Morning Conversation Group
Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. This is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology […]
In-Person Edina Afternoon Conversation Group
In-Person Edina Afternoon Conversation Group
Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. This is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology […]
Speak Up! Young Adult Aphasia Support Group
Speak Up! Young Adult Aphasia Support Group
Speak Up! is a support group for young adults under age 50 who could benefit from connection and support during the aphasia recovery journey. Group participants will have the opportunity to develop friendships, gain confidence, feel accepted and understood. The group is facilitated by a Speech-Language Pathologist. There is no fee for this monthly support […]
Virtual Waconia Conversation Group
Virtual Waconia Conversation Group
Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. This is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology […]
Virtual PPA Conversation Group
Virtual PPA Conversation Group
This is a conversation groups for persons with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Conversation groups are a safe place for people to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers. This is a small group of 5-7 people who are supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is […]
Virtual Book Club for People with Aphasia
Virtual Book Club for People with Aphasia
New in the Winter/Spring of 2024, MnCAN is excited to host a virtual book club for people with aphasia. We are opening this book club to current MnCAN participants. Click HERE for more details Registration is limited so email us at contact@mncan.org if you are interested or have questions.
Virtual Care Partner Support Group
Virtual Care Partner Support Group
Anyone who cares for someone with aphasia is welcome. This could be a spouse, child, friend, sibling, etc. Your partner does not have to participate in a MnCAN group. To read more about the group, click here: https://mncan.org/care-partner-support-group/ There is no fee to participant in this group but we would invite you to make a […]
In-Person PPA Support Group
In-Person PPA Support Group
The PPA Support group is for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia as well as those caring for someone with PPA. We highly encouraged all participants to have completed the 8-week MnCAN Staying Connected PPA Education program. This group provides ongoing support from peers and is facilitated by a Speech-Language Pathologist. There is currently no fee […]