Speech language pathology is a field of expertise practice by a clinician known as a speech language pathologist. Speech language pathologists provide a wide range of services, mainly on an individual basis. There are different working environments or job types for Speech Language Pathologists as outlined in this article.
Read MoreMany clients who would prefer to modify their accent often consider speech sounds such as a different production of the sound ‘r’. However, another way to modify an accent is to consider the rhythm of the language. Every language has its own prosody which helps speakers sound more similar to native speakers. This can be an important area to consider when modifying an accent.
Read MoreThe purpose of this blog post is not to delve into defining what all the different types of leadership styles are. If you would like to explore different leadership styles, there are many different resources and articles on the internet. However, in this blog post we will explore how you can learn to see yourself as a leader and communicate in a way that feels authentic to you.
Read MoreIn this blog post, we will get into a discussion about 1) what boundaries are, 2) power and social dynamics that influence who feels comfortable setting boundaries, and 3) strategies for learning to set boundaries in your own life.
Read MoreStuttering is a disruption in the fluency of verbal expression characterized by involuntary audible or silent repetitions or prolongations of sounds or syllables. There is not one cause of stuttering. These are not readily controllable and may be accompanied by other movements or by emotions of a negative nature such as fear, embarrassment or irritation. Strictly speaking stuttering is a symptom, not a disease.
Many people have experienced anxiety when engaging in communication with others. When we experience this anxiety, we all engage in different strategies to cope with the uncomfortable emotional reactions to communication. Have you ever pondered on where this communication anxiety comes from?
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