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Counselling someone with severe aphasia: and explorative case study
1Speech and Language Therapy Department, Southern Derbyshire Community Health Trust, Grove Hospital, Shardlow, UK.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|July 17, 1998
Summary
A counseling approach using repertory grids is effective for individuals with severe aphasia. This method facilitates communication and can improve confidence and comprehension in patients.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Severe aphasia presents significant challenges to communication and psychological well-being.
- Exploring adapted therapeutic approaches is crucial for supporting individuals with aphasia.
Observation:
- A case study explored a counseling approach for a client, H.N., with severe aphasia.
- Personal Construct Therapy principles were applied over six patient-led sessions.
- Repertory grids were utilized as a tool to facilitate understanding and communication.
Findings:
- Analysis revealed the client used effective conversational strategies and showed a pattern in his communication.
- While statistical analysis of repertory grids was largely nonsignificant, a shift towards greater response variety and positivity was observed.
- The client demonstrated general improvement in comprehension and confidence as a communicator.
Implications:
- Counseling is a viable approach for individuals with severe aphasia.
- Repertory grids can be a valuable tool for understanding and engaging patients with limited language.
- Findings suggest potential for enhancing adaptation and communication in aphasic individuals.