Introducing the Communication Confidence and Competence Group
Offered by the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust, this group is designed for individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury and want to improve their communication skills and confidence. The programme combines education and practical tools to help participants better understand the effects of brain injury on communication, thinking, and emotional regulation.
Through interactive group sessions, clients explore topics such as social communication, self-awareness, and managing cognitive and emotional changes. The group also supports individuals to develop and work toward their own communication goals, providing a safe and supportive environment to practise strategies and build confidence.
A key strength of the group is the opportunity to connect with others who have shared similar experiences. Participants benefit from building peer relationships, offering and receiving support, and learning from each other’s insights and strategies. Whether it’s returning to work, reconnecting with friends, or navigating everyday conversations, the group empowers individuals to communicate more effectively and build positive, lasting social relationships.
Below you can read how great an impact the group has had on participants:
- “Actually, to listen to someone saying that [a strategy], whose lived that, it’s quite meaningful… what strategy they’ve put in place to deal with certain things… nice to know others out there [with a TBI] not just me… hearing the others fellows talk, you know it’s not just me, [I] can relate to it…. I hear something [a tip] and I can put it in my pack for later when I need it.”
- “I’d advise anyone who has had a brain injury to take part.”
- “Opened my eyes and ears to things that I am going through.”
- “It was great to meet people on the same level who can offer advice and experiences… Just understanding what I am going through, they have been here as well.”
- “I felt listened to… really heard.”
- “I learnt a lot about how to work on my relationships with others, I learnt a lot about myself as well.”
- “10/10.”
