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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips to Prevent or De-Escalate Anxious\/Aggressive Clients\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99019fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99019fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>People with cognitive disabilities may become angry or hostile when they are under stress. It is important to remember individuals may have little or no control over their behaviour due to the nature of their disability. Using these de-escalation strategies will help you respond to these situations in the safest, most effective way possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-681add5 elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"681add5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/deescalateTips.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Printer Friendly Pdf<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ecb4bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ecb4bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b042c39 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b042c39\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e4ace0 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"0e4ace0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" ti-check-box\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBe empathic and nonjudgmental\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen a client says or does something you may perceive as bizarre or unreasonable, try to be empathetic.  \n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11c3c0d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11c3c0d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3bbe0f elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"c3bbe0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" ti-check-box\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRespect personal space\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStand three feet away from a person whose behaviour is escalating. Personal space will decrease a person\u2019s anxiety and will remind them you are not there to impose authority.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e61719 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e61719\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7210d42 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"7210d42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" ti-check-box\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Avoid overreacting \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRemain calm, rational, and professional. While you can\u2019t control a person\u2019s behaviour, how you respond to their behaviour can have a direct impact on whether the situation escalates or defuses. \n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ef4ab5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0ef4ab5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1989ac8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1989ac8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bef55d elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"1bef55d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" ti-check-box\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAllow silence for reflection \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe\u2019ve all experienced awkward silences. While it may seem counterintuitive to let these moments occur, they can give a person with brain injury a chance to process and reflect on information they\u2019ve received, what\u2019s happening, and how they can proceed. \n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae67ff0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae67ff0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db92f8 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3db92f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" ti-check-box\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Use non-threatening and non-verbal communication\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe more a person becomes agitated, the less they are able to listen. Be mindful of your gestures, facial expressions, movements, and tone of voice. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3566c0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3566c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f10f10b elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"f10f10b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" ti-check-box\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Ignore Challenging Questions\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAnswering challenging questions often results in a power struggle. When a person challenges your knowledge or competence, redirect their attention to the issue at hand. Ignore the challenge, but not the person. \n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67971a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67971a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a177cc7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a177cc7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4f6def elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"b4f6def\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" ti-check-box\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Set Clear limits \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf a person\u2019s behavior is aggressive, defensive, or disruptive, give them simple limits such as \u201cThat\u2019s not allowed in a courtroom,\u201d or \u201cYou may not get bail if you say that,\u201d \n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4095acc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4095acc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4929d28 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"4929d28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" ti-check-box\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Focus on feelings\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYour client\u2019s feelings can be as important as the facts in the case.\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fac20c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3fac20c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8da4d52 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"8da4d52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" ti-check-box\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAllow time for decisions when possible \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen a person with a brain injury is upset, they may not be able to think clearly. Give them a few moments to think through what you\u2019ve said.\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45a124f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"45a124f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tactics-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3163\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tactics-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tactics-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tactics-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tactics-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tactics.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f49a118 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f49a118\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b753662 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b753662\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important Tips to Follow\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96f955a elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"96f955a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Keep in mind that whatever the person is going through, it is likely the most important thing in their life at the moment.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">If you must enter someone\u2019s personal space for any reason, explain your actions so the person feels less confused and frightened.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Keeping your tone and body language neutral will go a long way toward defusing a situation.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch and listen carefully for the person\u2019s real message. Supportive statements such as, \u2018This must be very scary,\u2019 will let the person know that you are empathetic to their situation.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Positive thoughts such as, \u2018I can handle this,\u2019 and \u2018I know what to do,\u2019 will help you maintain your own rationality and calm the client down. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Bring their focus back to how you can work together to solve the problem.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">A person who is upset may not be able to focus on everything you say. Speak in clear language and offer the positive choice when possible.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Silence can be a powerful communication tool.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">People with brain injury often need a longer time to process information.  Allow extra time for your client to understand the situation and calm down.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f32c01 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"22f32c01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3421b4d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"3421b4d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"491\" class=\"elementor elementor-491\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6723097 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6723097\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3124ead e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3124ead\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9a0a63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9a0a63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc3d854 elementor-nav-menu__align-center elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-nav-menu--dropdown-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-nav-menu\" data-id=\"dc3d854\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;layout&quot;:&quot;vertical&quot;,&quot;submenu_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg aria-hidden=\\&quot;true\\&quot; 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Strategies<span class=\"sub-arrow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/working-with-vulnerable-persons\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Working with Vulnerable Persons<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3113\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/creating-accessible-meetings\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Creating Accessible Meetings<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/how-to-host-a-virtual-meeting\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">How to Host a Virtual Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3151\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/communication-challenges-and-how-to-address-them\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Communication Challenges and How to Address Them<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/deescalation-tactics\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Deescalation Tactics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3177\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/support-and-soothing-tool-kit\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Support and Soothing Tool Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-121\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Factors to Consider<span class=\"sub-arrow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3244\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/voluntary-statements\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Voluntary Statements<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3297\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/false-confessions\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">False Confessions<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3338\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/bail\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Bail<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3355\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/courtroom-behaviour\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Courtroom Behaviour<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3385\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/strategies-to-get-relevant-information\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Strategies to Get Relevant Information<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3405\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/fitness-to-stand-trial\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Fitness to Stand Trial<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3428\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/diversion-and-specialize-courts\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Diversion and Specialize Courts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-1659\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Resources &#038; 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Strategies<span class=\"sub-arrow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/working-with-vulnerable-persons\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Working with Vulnerable Persons<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3113\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/creating-accessible-meetings\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Creating Accessible Meetings<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/how-to-host-a-virtual-meeting\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">How to Host a Virtual Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3151\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/communication-challenges-and-how-to-address-them\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Communication Challenges and How to Address Them<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/deescalation-tactics\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Deescalation Tactics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3177\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/support-and-soothing-tool-kit\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Support and Soothing Tool Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-121\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Factors to Consider<span class=\"sub-arrow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3244\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/voluntary-statements\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Voluntary Statements<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3297\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/false-confessions\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">False Confessions<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3338\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/bail\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Bail<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3355\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/courtroom-behaviour\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Courtroom Behaviour<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3385\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/strategies-to-get-relevant-information\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Strategies to Get Relevant Information<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3405\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/fitness-to-stand-trial\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fitness to Stand Trial<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3428\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/diversion-and-specialize-courts\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diversion and Specialize Courts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-1659\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Resources &#038; 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Navigating the legal system following a life-altering injury can be extremely difficult. Organizations like BIST provide essential resources, information and assistance that help to make the legal process less confusing and stressful for survivors and their families.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Erik Joffe<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">B.A., J.D.<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \u201cSince working with BIST I have been able to see the impact such an organization has on people living with ABI\u2019s. Understanding how to navigate the legal system is challenging for even a lay person, so add this complication in to the mix for someone living with a brain injury, would make it almost impossible to understand. Thanks to BIST, survivors and families now have a resource to assist navigating this incredibly difficult process during these incredibly difficult times.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Jordan Assaraf<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Barrister & Solicitor<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Lawyers have to be flexible and encourage the participation of support persons in interviews in client meetings, and even in court procedures. There is case law that has acknowledged the role of support persons and companions, and has even extended legal privilege to discussions involving companions and support persons.\u201d \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Robert Ben<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Barrister & Solicitor<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31c2e1c elementor-cta--skin-cover elementor-cta--valign-bottom elementor-cta--sequenced-animation elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"31c2e1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Legal-system-Sidebar-2.jpg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A law book with a gavel - Domestic violence law\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--move-up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCourt Process &amp; 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This information is important to educate your support circle or legal counsel.<\/p>\n      <p>While it may feel embarrassing, overwhelming or scary to share information, it will help ensure you get fair and equal access to justice and legal support. Talk to your lawyer about what kind of information will be helpful in your legal process.<\/p>\n      <p>The questions below are designed to help you think about what you need. Make notes and bring them to your lawyer\u2019s appointment so they can better understand how to share information with you.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <!-- FAQ 2 -->\n  <details style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n    <summary style=\"padding: 24px; font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n      <span style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; color: #10AD4A; font-weight: 700;\">+<\/span>\n      Challenges and Strategies Specific to You\n    <\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding: 0 24px 32px; color: #444; line-height: 1.75; text-align: left; font-size: 1.08rem;\">\n      <p>To help others understand your specific challenges and needs, circle, highlight or check off what challenges affect you.<\/p>\n      <p>Next, circle, highlight or check off the strategies that are helpful to you.<\/p>\n      <p>You are the expert of your own situation \u2014 add strategies and tools we haven\u2019t listed that you find helpful.<\/p>\n      <p>Use this printable PDF as a reminder of how to cope with difficult challenges and share it with your lawyer or any persons in your support network.<\/p>\n      \n      <a href=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Challenges-and-strategies-Specific-to-You-.pdf\" \n         target=\"_blank\" \n         style=\"display: inline-block; margin-top: 20px; padding: 12px 24px; background-color: #10AD4A; color: white; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 8px;\">\n        \ud83d\udcc4 Download Printable PDF\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <!-- FAQ 3 -->\n  <details style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n    <summary style=\"padding: 24px; font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n      <span style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; color: #10AD4A; font-weight: 700;\">+<\/span>\n      Communication and Brain Injury: Information for persons with Lived Experience\n    <\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding: 0 24px 32px; color: #444; line-height: 1.75; text-align: left; font-size: 1.08rem;\">\n      <p>Brain injury can result in challenges with aspects of communication such as Listening, Understanding and Remembering, Listening and Hearing, Thinking, Speaking and Communicating, and Social Communication.<\/p>\n      <p>These challenges can make it harder to follow conversations, remember details, organize thoughts, find the right words, and understand social cues \u2014 especially in stressful or noisy environments.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Why these challenges matter in the justice system:<\/strong> Legal conversations are often fast, use complex terms, and happen under stress. Clear communication is essential for understanding what is happening and advocating for yourself.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>What Can You Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n      <ul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n        <li>Tell your lawyer and probation\/parole officer about your brain injury and what helps you communicate.<\/li>\n        <li>Ask them to speak more slowly and pause between ideas.<\/li>\n        <li>Ask for important information to be written down.<\/li>\n        <li>Request clarification using different words if needed.<\/li>\n        <li>Ask for a quiet room with minimal distractions.<\/li>\n        <li>Take breaks or deep breaths when needed.<\/li>\n        <li>Consider requesting a Communication Intermediary in court.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <!-- FAQ 4 -->\n  <details style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n    <summary style=\"padding: 24px; font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n      <span style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; color: #10AD4A; font-weight: 700;\">+<\/span>\n      Questions for your Lawyer\n    <\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding: 0 24px 32px; color: #444; line-height: 1.75; text-align: left; font-size: 1.08rem;\">\n      <p>Complete these questions when you are with your lawyer. You can either print them (PDF), or fill them out online, save and email the form.<\/p>\n      <p>If you are recording your answers on paper, be sure to take a picture and save it to your phone, or upload it to a cloud system.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n      <ul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 12px 0;\">\n        <li>To give your lawyer a copy of your <strong>Brain Injury Identification Card<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li>Review \u201cWhat Your Lawyer Should Know About You\u201d<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <!-- FAQ 5 -->\n  <details style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n    <summary style=\"padding: 24px; font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n      <span style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; color: #10AD4A; font-weight: 700;\">+<\/span>\n      How to Participate in a Virtual Meeting\n    <\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding: 0 24px 32px; color: #444; line-height: 1.75; text-align: left; font-size: 1.08rem;\">\n      <p><strong>Always ask permission of participants before recording a meeting.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <ol style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 16px 0; line-height: 1.8;\">\n        <li>Ensure you have access to technology, internet and the meeting link ahead of time.<\/li>\n        <li>If you need support, ask your lawyer or contact BIST\/OBIA or your local Brain Injury Association.<\/li>\n        <li>Set up reminders and alerts on your calendar and\/or phone as soon as you receive notice of the meeting.<\/li>\n        <li>Ask for an agenda ahead of time or a list of information\/documents that may be required.<\/li>\n        <li>Ask a support person to attend if possible to help record information.<\/li>\n        <li>Conduct the meeting in a quiet location. Use headphones to block out distractions.<\/li>\n        <li>Test the platform ahead of time.<\/li>\n        <li>If you find it difficult to understand the platform, ask if you can use one you already know (e.g. Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp).<\/li>\n        <li>Ask if you can record the meeting or request a copy if it is being recorded.<\/li>\n        <li>Remind participants to speak slowly, summarize main points, and only have one person speak at a time.<\/li>\n        <li>If looking at a screen is difficult, ask if you need to keep your camera on.<\/li>\n        <li>Schedule the meeting at a time of day when you are at your best.<\/li>\n        <li>Ask questions if you do not understand.<\/li>\n        <li>Ask for a break if needed.<\/li>\n        <li>Ask for the meeting to be as brief as possible.<\/li>\n        <li>Keep yourself muted to reduce background noise.<\/li>\n        <li>Ask for information to be repeated.<\/li>\n        <li>Ask for a written summary of the meeting outcomes to be emailed to you.<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n\n      <!-- Embedded YouTube Video -->\n      <p style=\"margin-top: 28px; font-weight: 600;\">Helpful Video: How to Prepare for a Virtual Court Meeting<\/p>\n      <div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; margin-top: 12px;\">\n        <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zzmzFU3bN6M\" \n                style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" \n                allowfullscreen \n                allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\">\n        <\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <!-- FAQ 6 -->\n  <details style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n    <summary style=\"padding: 24px; font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n      <span style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; color: #10AD4A; font-weight: 700;\">+<\/span>\n      Support and Soothe Tools\n    <\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding: 0 24px 32px; color: #444; line-height: 1.75; text-align: left; font-size: 1.08rem;\">\n      <p>These dollar store items can help with stress in situations which may cause you anxiety. Have these items nearby to help reduce anxiety and improve focus.<\/p>\n      \n      <p><strong>Breath mint & Hand lotion<\/strong><br>\n      Breath mints can be grounding tools. Once you put it in your mouth, focus on the taste and coolness. This also works with hand lotion \u2014 as you put it on, focus on how it feels on your skin. Works with both scented and unscented cream.<\/p>\n      \n      <p><strong>Stress Balls<\/strong><br>\n      Stress balls can help alleviate nervous energy. Try rolling the ball across your leg or arm, or squish it between your hands. Try a variety of squish balls with different weights, textures, and ones that make noise to see what works best for you.<\/p>\n      \n      <p><strong>Coil bracelets and Rubber Bands<\/strong><br>\n      If you are easily distracted, try wearing elastic bands or coil bracelets on your wrists. The snapping of the rubber bands can help decrease unwanted thoughts, alleviate anxiety and help you focus.<\/p>\n      \n      <p><strong>Cold Water & Ice Pack<\/strong><br>\n      If you become overwhelmed, overheated, dizzy, light-headed, irritated, or anxious, try an ice pack or drink a cold glass of water. The temperature change can help bring down your emotional stress level.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <!-- FAQ 7 - Final Section with Multiple Videos -->\n  <details style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n    <summary style=\"padding: 24px; font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n      <span style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; color: #10AD4A; font-weight: 700;\">+<\/span>\n      Useful Tech Tips to Stay Organized\n    <\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding: 0 24px 32px; color: #444; line-height: 1.75; text-align: left; font-size: 1.08rem;\">\n      <p>Here are some helpful technology tips and tools to help you stay organized during your legal process.<\/p>\n      \n      <!-- Embedded YouTube Videos -->\n      <p style=\"margin-top: 28px; font-weight: 600;\">Helpful Videos for Staying Organized:<\/p>\n      \n      <div style=\"display: grid; gap: 20px; margin-top: 16px;\">\n        <div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px;\">\n          <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vMjyHHCbb1g\" \n                  style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" \n                  allowfullscreen \n                  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px;\">\n          <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fVcRIb7MaqE\" \n                  style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" \n                  allowfullscreen \n                  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px;\">\n          <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-LOkddRC9YA\" \n                  style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" \n                  allowfullscreen \n                  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px;\">\n          <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/luXjGYV7QSc\" \n                  style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" \n                  allowfullscreen \n                  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4157921 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4157921\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ==================== SECTION 2: QUICK SUPPORT CARDS ==================== -->\n<div style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 56px auto 0; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; text-align: left;\">\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 16px;\">\n      Ways to Make Legal Meetings Easier\n    <\/h2>\n    <p style=\"font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.75; color: #444; margin: 0;\">\n      Small adjustments can make a legal meeting feel more manageable, less stressful, and easier to follow. \n      These ideas can help you prepare ahead of time and communicate what supports you need.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 18px;\">\n\n    <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafdfb 100%); border: 1px solid #e7ece8; border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n      <div style=\"width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(16,173,74,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n        <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <path d=\"M8 3h8M9 3v3m6-3v3M5 8h14M7 12h4M7 16h7M5 5.5C5 4.67 5.67 4 6.5 4h11c.83 0 1.5.67 1.5 1.5v13c0 .83-.67 1.5-1.5 1.5h-11C5.67 20 5 19.33 5 18.5v-13Z\" stroke=\"#10AD4A\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">\n        Write Things Down\n      <\/h3>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a; margin: 0;\">\n        Bring notes, questions, reminders, or keywords with you so you do not need to rely on memory in the moment.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafdfb 100%); border: 1px solid #e7ece8; border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n      <div style=\"width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(16,173,74,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n        <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <path d=\"M12 21s-6-3.9-6-10a6 6 0 0 1 12 0c0 6.1-6 10-6 10Z\" stroke=\"#10AD4A\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M12 13.2a2.2 2.2 0 1 0 0-4.4 2.2 2.2 0 0 0 0 4.4Z\" stroke=\"#10AD4A\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">\n        Ask for the Right Setting\n      <\/h3>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a; margin: 0;\">\n        A quieter room, fewer distractions, and a calm environment can make it easier to listen, process information, and respond.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafdfb 100%); border: 1px solid #e7ece8; border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n      <div style=\"width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(16,173,74,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n        <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <path d=\"M4 12h16M4 7h10M4 17h8\" stroke=\"#10AD4A\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M18 16l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#10AD4A\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"translate(-2 -2)\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">\n        Keep Information Simple\n      <\/h3>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a; margin: 0;\">\n        It is okay to ask for shorter explanations, repetition, or written follow-up so important details feel clearer and easier to manage.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-349e7ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"349e7ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senior-woman-talking-to-caring-nurse-at-waiting-room-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-44\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senior-woman-talking-to-caring-nurse-at-waiting-room-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senior-woman-talking-to-caring-nurse-at-waiting-room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senior-woman-talking-to-caring-nurse-at-waiting-room-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senior-woman-talking-to-caring-nurse-at-waiting-room.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4ef0e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f4ef0e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ==================== SECTION 3: PREP CHECKLIST ==================== -->\n<div style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 56px auto 0; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; text-align: left;\">\n\n  <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7fbf8 0%, #ffffff 100%); border: 1px solid #e4ebe6; border-radius: 22px; padding: 34px 30px; box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n    \n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 14px;\">\n        Before Your Appointment\n      <\/h2>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.75; color: #444; margin: 0;\">\n        Taking a few minutes to prepare before a meeting can reduce stress and help you feel more in control. \n        Use this simple checklist to get ready in a way that works for you.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"display: grid; gap: 14px;\">\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ece9; border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px 18px;\">\n        <div style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px; min-width: 28px; border-radius: 999px; background: #10AD4A; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2px;\">\n          <svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <path d=\"M5 12.5 9.2 16.5 19 7.5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Gather your notes<\/div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a;\">Write down questions, dates, symptoms, challenges, or anything you do not want to forget to mention.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ece9; border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px 18px;\">\n        <div style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px; min-width: 28px; border-radius: 999px; background: #10AD4A; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2px;\">\n          <svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <path d=\"M5 12.5 9.2 16.5 19 7.5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Plan your supports<\/div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a;\">Think about whether you need breaks, written instructions, a support person, or a quieter setting during the meeting.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ece9; border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px 18px;\">\n        <div style=\"width: 28px; 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The information here made things so much clearer and easier to follow. It gave me confidence to take the next step.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Michael R.<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Brain Injury Survivor<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cAs a caregiver, I didn\u2019t know where to start. 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