Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp

05/30/2025

Ancient philosophy, Stoicism, flourishing and living well with aphasia. This summer we'll be doing a look at how ancient philosophy supports living well with aphasia. Ancient philosophy??? Yes indeed. These ideas have stood the test of time for over 2,000 years and still apply to this day. So it warrants a further look. "Purpose and Practice: Living well with the Stoics" kicks off this summer for people with aphasia and care partners.

We have an 8-week group session online or in person that breaks down time-tested, 2000 year old principles and how these ideas can support living well and flourishing with aphasia. Each weekly session focuses on a core idea—such as courage, justice, wisdom, or temperance—and connects it to everyday life with aphasia.

If you're someone with aphasia or a carepartner, please join us! Please share with your aphasia networks as well. We'll be offering two sessions per week (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm CST; or Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 am CST). Both sessions will be the same each week so just pick one per week.

We'll provide a daily journal to each person that registers to use throughout the summer. Additionally, there will be individual practice and application sessions on a 1:1 basis throughout the summer.

This is FREE. To register, email Tom Sather ([email protected]) or let us know if you have any questions.

08/26/2024

Just a reminder - the Aphasia Camp Clothing orders close TODAY!! (Monday, August 26th). So be sure to get your orders in.

Add to your collection!! Or start a new one.

Here's the link - and remember the code is: AC24
https://www.storessimple.com/deanandassociates/groups.php

08/22/2024

Need some Aphasia Camp gear? Of course you do. Get it now - the Aphasia Camp 2024 Camp store is open. Get your 21st Annual Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp gear: "...More Than Aphasia"

Click on the link below. Enter code: AC24
*And it's only open until end of day on Monday, August 26th.*

Then get your gear! We will bring your order up to aphasia camp!

Here's the link - and remember the code is: AC24
https://www.storessimple.com/deanandassociates/groups.php

06/26/2024

If you're interested in primary progressive aphasia and/or grief and loss in general, please check out this podcast, which includes friends of the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, CeCelia Zorn and Tania Riske. They share great insights to grief and loss that follows stroke based aphasia and primary progressive aphasia.

Welcome to the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast. I'm Jerry Hoepner. I'm a professor at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and co-facilitator of the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, Blugold Brain Injury Group, Mayo Brain Injury Group, and Thursday Night Poets.  I'm also a member of the ...

06/23/2024

Aphasia Camp 2024 is just a few months away! Use this link to find out more and to register!
September 13-15, 2024

Aphasia Camp is a three-day retreat with activities and resources to increase social interaction and facilitate communication success.

02/10/2024

Hi everyone - the aphasia group schedule is ready to roll for the next several months. Take a look and join us! Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:30 pm on Zoom or in person. Fridays we will be starting a BOOK CLUB. We'll be reading "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl - we'll provide the book and aphasia friendly supports. Sign up for book club is required. Hope to see you all soon!

11/08/2023

Join the Thursday Poets this Thursday at the Goat Coffee Shop or on Zoom. We start at 6 pm. Individuals with aphasia and brain injury from across the United States will share poems in celebration of the release of their newest collection of poems. We'll have a tab for free beverages for those who attend in person. RSVP to [email protected]

11/04/2023

Hi everyone - how's this for a great writeup about the 2023 Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp? Thank you to Stroke Onward for the great write up, and thank you to all of you for being part of 20 years of aphasia camp!!

Stroke survivor Debra Meyerson and her husband Steve share how a supportive community is critical to rebuilding identity and a rewarding life for survivors.

04/28/2023

Can you believe it? The 20th Annual Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp will be held this September 15th - 17th at Camp Manitou on picturesque Long Lake in New Auburn, WI. We've got lots of exciting plans in store to celebrate this landmark year. Stay tuned to this page for more details and be sure to LIKE and share with your friends.

09/26/2022

Want to see the video for this year's Aphasia Camp? Here's the link from the UWEC CSD page. What a fantastic camp. Looking forward to next year already.

09/14/2022

If you are passing through Ea Claire on your way to and from Aphasia Camp this weekend, stop by Ramone's Ice Cream Parlor for an ice cream and to show our ongoing appreciation for their generous support!

Earlier this week, team member Lily presented a check for $1,200 to the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp! Thank you for your continued support, which allows us to make amazing moments like these happen!!

08/15/2022

Hi Campers!
Purchase your 2022 Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp t-shirts now! The online store is open until August 21st, so order soon.

www.storessimple.com/deanandassociates/groups.php

Groups Page
Code: 2022

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