Thrive Connect #2 - Chat to Thrive

Aspire is proud to partner with Thrive Aotearoa Charitable Trust (TACT) and Step Ahead to present the 2026 Thrive Speaker Series.

‍Thrive is a community built by and for people living with acquired neurological conditions, all focused on one thing: living your best life, in your place and at your pace.

Thrive is grounded by the five pillars of Move, Rest, Chat, Mood and Food, which support the “roof” of Mental Health.  Thrive focuses on practical ways to rebuild confidence, reconnect with others and put your mental health back at the centre of everyday life.

The sthird installment of our Thrive Speaker Series focuses on Chat.

Chat to Thrive - Kimberley Wade and Grant Cowan
Monday 4 May | 10am - 12pm
The Braintree Wellness Centre
70 Langdons Road, Papanui

Grant had a stroke and experiences aphasia. For 8 years, he has had Music Therapy with Kim. Together they will share about the power of music to engage neuroplasticity to help him find his voice again.

This session speaks to the power of music to reroute brain pathways, support neuroplasticity, and builds confidence and  connection. This will be a fun and interactive session, focused on helping you to use music to make connections within yourself and with others.

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