Speechies Mindful Connections
A blog by Jessica Turner of Impactful Speech Therapy
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The Power of Pausing in Conversation
Why Pausing Matters In our fast-paced world, silence in conversation can feel uncomfortable. Many of us are quick to fill gaps with words, filler sounds, or nervous chatter.…
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Moving Forward After Miscommunication
No matter how careful we are, miscommunication happens. A text is read the wrong way, an assumption goes unchecked, or words are taken out of context. Fortunately, most…
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What Is Active Listening and Why It Matters
More Than Just Hearing We’ve all been in conversations where it’s obvious the other person isn’t fully tuned in. Maybe they’re glancing at their phone, mentally running through…
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Inside Accent Modification: What Practice Really Looks Like
If you’ve ever wondered what accent modification involves day to day, you’re not alone. Many people are curious but hesitant—unsure if the process will feel natural, too technical,…
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Progress over perfection. Always.
Have you ever had that awful, overwhelming feeling?You have a million things to accomplish and no idea how you’re going to get everything done by the deadline. Of…
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Everyday Tips to Communicate with Confidence When You Stutter
Your Voice Matters For years, there have been Speech-Language Pathologists advocating both for and against treating people for stuttering. I happen to believe that treatment is appropriate and…
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