While the fear of judgement and rejection may convince us to withhold the observations, thoughts, feelings, and needs that arise within us, here are the benefits of self-disclosure.
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We’ve all experienced the awkward interactions and painfully long silences that occur when small talk goes wrong. So how can you master the art of chit chat and feel confident entering your next casual conversation? Let’s begin by exploring what exactly is small talk.
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When you send a message, the way you say it is just as important if not more important than what you say. Even the most brilliant of ideas can seem like no big deal if presented without the right techniques. Here are the three components of a powerful message delivery.
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Often people mistake stuttering for typical dysfluencies. We all have dysfluencies at one point or another and this should not be confused with stuttering. A stutter is diagnosed by an SLP assessment looking at the types of dysfluencies the person is presenting, how often these dysfluencies occur, at what moments does the person stutter most (conversation, reading, single words), and how does the person react to their stuttering.
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Stepping in front of a crowd can be an anxiety inducing experience for anyone. This article outlines some of the most common mistakes as well as helpful pointers to ensure that when it’s time to take the mic, you can be confident that your presentation.
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When feeling nervous or stressed during speech our body may tense up in various areas including: the shoulders, chest, stomach, neck, tongue, lips and/or vocal folds. Today we will discuss how tension can affect your speech and language, and what the impact of tension may be.
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