Something I have noticed over the years is that communication issues and communication anxieties often arise when people are feeling insecure or lacking confidence in who they are. Often, I have seen people feel anxious about their communication because they are fearful of how people may perceive them.
Read MoreOur mental health can have a significant influence on our ability to communicate effectively with others and have fulfilling social relationships. Does your ability to communicate effectively change whenever you feel anxious, tense, fearful, or stressed?
Living an assertive lifestyle can help us to become truer to ourselves, in other words more ‘authentic’ and happier. People strive to live an ‘authentic life’ one where their actions and words match their core beliefs and values.
Read MoreOne of the most damaging things a child with a speech impediment can hear at an early age is that they need to “fix” their speech. Many children who stutter internalize this message and believe they are “broken” in some fundamental way.
Many people feel that they are able to complete their presentation well, but when it comes down to answering questions sometimes they blank or become less fluent. Many clients describe this as being caught off guard, or not be able to prep for questions, resulting in them becoming more nervous and less fluent in their speech.
Read MoreMy name is Shalyn Isaacs. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). This blog post is intended to provide you with some introductory information about myself, my background and my approaches to psychotherapy.
