How to Talk to Someone
With a Severe Brain Injury
A free, practical guide for families, caregivers, and friends. No medical jargon. Just what works.
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- Set up a distraction-free environment (TV off, no background conversations)
- Speak slowly, clearly — one topic, one question at a time
- Wait — let them process (the silence helps)
- Use yes/no questions effectively
- Do not raise your voice — they are not deaf
- They are not stupid — their brain is healing
What's Inside the Guide
- The Distraction-Free Method
- Why waiting is the most important step
- Yes/no questions vs. open-ended questions
- Do not raise your voice (they are not deaf)
- "They are not stupid — their brain is healing"
- Sample conversation scripts