#163 Stop Helping the Wrong Way - The Three Moves That Actually Work
“I thought I was helping. Turns out, I was shutting him down.”
If that feels familiar—you’re not alone. Most care partners want to support, but the way we “help” can end up adding pressure instead of relief. In this episode, I share three evidence-based moves from Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA™) that cut through frustration and bring conversations back to connection. You’ll also hear Joey’s story—how he turned nightly dinner battles into a bridge for closeness.
These strategies aren’t about saying more. They’re about slowing down, supporting what’s already there, and…
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