This infocomic describe strategies to manage social skill challenges after TBI.

Social Skills after TBI

Beans

What are social skills?

Examples of social skills

Communicating thoughts

I'm sorry about that

Managing your emotions in social interactions

It's okay

Respecting social boundaries

Hi mom

Why are social skills important?

Having enjoyable interactions

Feeling confident socially

I saw you at the grand entry

How can TBI affect social skills?

Difficulty starting conversations

Do you need something?

Misreading the words

Are you mad at me?

Ignoring what someone has said

How was your morning?

How social skills get better after TBI.

Which social skill would you like to work on next?

Today we are going to do a roleplay session.

Mom, can you help me practice my customer service skills?

The first step Tala took

I like how Serena stays focused on the conversation

Tala also set social skill goals for herself.

My goals

Tala made sure to find time to practice

As Tala's social skills got better

To start a conversation with someone new, try:

How did you like the movie?

To keep a conversation going, try to:

Nice shirt!

When you feel like there may be conflict, try to:

You didn't text me back last night.

By talking to health care providers...

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