Webinar for Stroke Survivors: Relationships After Stroke

How do relationships change after a stroke? What happens when roles shift, confidence changes, or communication becomes more difficult? In this free Different Strokes webinar, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and couples therapist Dr Giles Yeates explores the impact stroke can have on relationships of all kinds – including partners, spouses, family members, friends, colleagues and wider support networks. Drawing on years of experience supporting stroke survivors and their families, Dr Yeates discusses: • How stroke can affect relationships, identity and emotional connection • Why relationship challenges after stroke are common but often overlooked • Changes in communication, intimacy and family dynamics • The impact of fatigue, vulnerability and changing roles within relationships • Rebuilding confidence, connection and understanding after stroke • Friendships, loneliness and maintaining social connections • Dating and forming new relationships after stroke • Practical advice for survivors, partners, carers and family members The webinar also includes a live Q&A, where Dr Yeates answers questions from stroke survivors and loved ones about navigating relationships during recovery. Whether you are a stroke survivor, partner, family member, friend or healthcare professional, this session offers valuable insight into the emotional and social impact of stroke and highlights the importance of connection, understanding and peer support. About Dr Giles Yeates Dr Giles Yeates is a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, relationships specialist, couples therapist and Tai Chi instructor. He has extensive experience supporting people and families following stroke and brain injury, helping them navigate the emotional, practical and relational challenges that can arise during recovery. Topics covered: Stroke recovery • Relationships after stroke • Marriage and stroke • Family relationships • Stroke survivor support • Brain injury relationships • Stroke and intimacy • Fatigue after stroke • Peer support • Mental wellbeing after stroke • Younger stroke survivors • Different Strokes