Author: Jessica Turner
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Nonverbal Communication: More Than Words
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Nonverbal communication comes in many forms. In fact, there are entire books dedicated to the hundreds of techniques people use without saying a single word. It’s a fascinating area of study, and one I personally look forward to exploring more deeply. Most of us rely on nonverbal cues without even realizing it. We notice when…
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What is the difference between in-person speech therapy sessions and virtual treatment?
As we all know, COVID played a big part in so many professions moving to virtual services. And boy was it a learning curve for so many of us! That is definitely not a time I wish to revisit, but I do think that it opened some doors that otherwise would have remained closed. During…
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Finding Your Voice: Building Confidence When You Stutter
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Tags :communication, confidence, eye contact, gentle starts, pacing, pausing, strategies, stuttering, tips
Practical Tips, Gentle Reminders, and a Boost of Courage If you live with a stutter, you already know—it’s not just about how you speak. It’s about how you feel when you speak. The words themselves are important, sure, but so is the courage it takes to put them out into the world. Sometimes, the biggest…
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Is Anybody Listening?
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Finding Your Voice in a Busy, Distracted World Ever feel like your words are just floating into the air… and disappearing?I think we’ve all been there—sharing something important, only to realize the person across from us isn’t really taking it in. The truth is, most people aren’t ignoring you on purpose. Life is just… a…
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Understanding Acid Reflux (GERD): What You Should Know—and How My Dog Helped Me Understand It Even More
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Acid reflux, or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), is something many people deal with—even if they don’t realize it. Some feel that familiar burning in the chest after a spicy or acidic meal, while others might not notice anything until a doctor asks the right questions. The most common sign is heartburn—a burning feeling in your…
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Using Your Voice: 15 Essential Tips for Good Vocal Hygiene
Using Your Voice – Good Vocal Hygiene Have you ever had a bad cold and found it hard to speak above a whisper? Maybe you tried to power through it, drank lots of water, added honey to your tea to “coat your throat,” ate chicken noodle soup, or took some over-the-counter meds. We’ve all reached…
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Be Clear and Communicate Your Thoughts
Do you ever feel like you know what you want to say, but when it comes time to use your words, they get jumbled? It happens to the best of us, and it can be uncomfortable or embarrassing when it does. There are ways of communicating more effectively which are learned skills. Through my years…
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Top 10 Common Mistakes That Lead to Breakdowns in Communication
Understanding these ten roadblocks can foster greater communication and bring about more clarity during interactions. Assuming Instead of Clarifying Assuming the other person knows what you mean or need without telling them Not checking for understanding periodically during a conversation Poor Listening Listening to respond rather than to understand Getting distracted (by phones, thoughts, multitasking)…
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Advocating For Yourself – Navigating Life After Suffering a Stroke
Things change in the blink of an eye! One day you’re making plans for tomorrow, the next day you’re being bombarded by medical professionals, updating you on your condition. Condition? What condition? What happened? First of all, pump the brakes. These people are here to help, and they want to assist you in any way…
