In Tandem Cathy Sparkes and Sam Simpson

Relationships with family, friends, work colleagues and people in our local community are a key part of people’s life. Some of these relationships are more important or more challenging to maintain than others.

Many people report that a communication difficulty can have a major impact on relationships with those around them, notably family and friends.

This therapy approach aims to support you and/or your family and friends to maintain meaningful relationships with each other, as well as supporting you to develop new friendships and networks. Sessions may involve:

• You
• Your partner
• Your children
• Your friends
• others of your choice

both individually and together.

If you have a brain injury, the main focus will be on problem solving relationship changes that have occurred since your injury and issues that are directly related to your communication. The focus would not concern relationship issues that existed prior to your injury or that are not injury related.