Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing aphasia. These prompts help you explore your experience with aphasia more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Aphasia
Start by building awareness of how aphasia shows up for you:
- When did I first notice aphasia in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my aphasia?
- How does aphasia feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my aphasia tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Aphasia
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to aphasia:
- What am I most afraid of about my aphasia?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing aphasia?
- What has aphasia taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from aphasia look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Aphasia
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my aphasia the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing aphasia?
- What would my life look like with aphasia less present?