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What are your assertive rights? Learn about the fundamental rights that support assertive communication—saying no, changing your mind, and expressing yourself.
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How To Talk To Yourself
How do you talk to yourself? Learn about self-talk, internal dialogue, and cognitive techniques that support confidence, reduce anxiety, and improve communication.
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Our June 2021 PD Day
WELL SAID’s June 2021 professional development day. Team learning, clinical training updates, and continuing education for speech-language pathologists.
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Common Pitfalls Of ‘Work’ Emails
What are common pitfalls of work emails? Learn about tone, clarity, professionalism, and communication mistakes to avoid in professional email writing.
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Why Does My Voice Keep Cracking?
Why does your voice keep cracking? Learn about causes of vocal breaks—hormones, strain, technique—and solutions to achieve stable, consistent voice quality.
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Having Problems With Executive Functions?
Having problems with executive functions? Learn about planning, organization, time management, and how executive dysfunction affects communication in adults with ADHD.
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Stuttering, Without the Stuttering
What is stuttering without the stuttering? Explore covert stuttering, avoidance behaviors, and the hidden struggle of adults who hide their fluency challenges.
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Speaking On The Spot
How do you speak on the spot? Learn techniques for impromptu speaking, thinking on your feet, and responding confidently to unexpected questions or situations.
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Don’t Stress About Word Stress!
There are four basic types of word stress that lead to proper intonation in English. These include: Tonic stress, Emphatic stress, Contrastive stress and New information stress.
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Are Masks Affecting Your Voice?
Are masks affecting your voice? Learn how face coverings impact vocal effort, projection, and communication—plus strategies to maintain voice health while masked.
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Gendered Vocal Behavior
What is gendered vocal behavior? Explore how socialization shapes different speaking styles for men and women—pitch, intonation, language use—and implications for identity.
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Our April 2021 PD Day
WELL SAID’s April 2021 professional development day. Team training on evidence-based practices, clinical updates, and continuing education for adult speech therapy.
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How To Replace “Sorry” At Work
If you want to appear more confident in professional environments, eliminating “sorry” from your vocabulary is a good place to start. You don’t need to apologize for not understanding, stating your opinion or asking a question. Be unapologetically assertive when voicing your thoughts in the office and watch your confidence grow.
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Difficulties Giving Feedback?
Having difficulties giving feedback at work? Learn communication strategies for delivering constructive criticism that strengthens relationships and drives performance.
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Speech-Language Pathology As A Regulated Profession
Why is speech-language pathology regulated? Learn about professional standards, licensing, scope of practice, and why regulation protects clients and ensures quality care.
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Let’s Revisit Gendered Language
There are many reasons to ditch gendered language. In this brief article, I will give some examples of language to revisit and rationale, as we move toward a more inclusive society.
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Can’t Remember Your Words?
Are you sometimes talking and all of a sudden you blank because the word you are trying to use just isn’t coming to mind? Well, this is something we call word finding or word retrieval. Having difficulties finding words is something that happens to everyone at some point or another.
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Setting Goals For Speech Therapy
How do you set goals for speech therapy? Learn about creating meaningful, measurable communication objectives that drive progress for adults in therapy.
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Breaking Down The Aggressive Communicator
What is aggressive communication? Break down the characteristics, impact on relationships, and how to shift toward assertive workplace interaction instead.
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Testosterone (T) And Gender Voice Modification
How does testosterone affect voice during transition? Learn about voice deepening, pitch changes, and communication patterns for transmasculine adults on HRT.
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Muscle Tension Dysphonia
What is muscle tension dysphonia? Learn how excessive throat tension causes voice problems and evidence-based therapy techniques to restore effortless speaking.
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WELL SAID In 2021
WELL SAID in 2021: Clinic updates, team growth, service developments, and reflections on providing adult speech therapy during a transformative year.
Maintain An Engaging Conversation
How do you maintain an engaging conversation? Learn pragmatic skills—active listening, questions, topic transitions—that keep professional and social conversations flowing.
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Misgendered? Communicate Effectively Without Losing Your Cool
Misgendered at work? Learn communication strategies to correct pronouns, educate others, and respond assertively without losing composure or emotional energy.
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Differences Between Pitch, Intonation, and Inflection
What are the differences between pitch, intonation, and inflection? Learn how these vocal elements convey meaning, emotion, and intention in adult communication.
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Stuttering Isn’t Actually The Problem
Why isn’t stuttering actually the problem? Explore how societal attitudes, shame, and avoidance—not the stuttering itself—create the real challenges for adults.
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Top 5 Zoom Meeting Mistakes
What are the top 5 Zoom meeting mistakes? Learn common virtual communication errors—audio, video, engagement—and how to present professionally online.
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Deconstruct Your Voice
How do you deconstruct your voice? Learn to analyze pitch, resonance, articulation, and breath—understanding your voice to make intentional changes.
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Making Changes
How do you make changes in speech therapy? Learn about motivation, habit formation, practice strategies, and the psychology of sustaining communication changes.
Are You Having Difficulty With The ‘L’ Sound?
Often I have a lot of clients telling me that they are having difficulties with the ‘L’ sound. So why is it so hard to say the ‘L’ in words in English such as ‘ball’, when you already have this sound in your language as well? The reason is because there are differences in how we pronounce the ‘L’ sound in English.
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Am I Getting Enough Practice In?
Am I getting enough practice in speech therapy? Learn how much practice is needed, how to make it effective, and signs you’re on track with communication goals.
Am I Getting Enough Practice In? Read Post »
Masked Messenger – Communicate Clearly During Covid-19
How do you communicate clearly while wearing masks? Learn projection techniques, articulation strategies, and ways to be understood during COVID-19.
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/S/ and /Z/ Sounds: Are You A Dipper Or Tipper?
Are you a dipper or tipper for /s/ and /z/ sounds? Learn about tongue placement variations in sibilant production and correcting lateral lisps in adults.
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Curious English
What makes English curious? Explore quirks, irregularities, and fascinating features of English pronunciation, spelling, and grammar that challenge adult learners.
USA President Joe Biden’s Stutter
As most of us know by now or at least have heard something about it, USA President Joe Biden stutters. He has struggled with stuttering his whole life.
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Why Am I Struggling to Feminize My Voice?
Why are you struggling to feminize your voice? Learn common challenges in voice feminization therapy, realistic timelines, and strategies to overcome plateaus.
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Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Or Psychotherapist
What’s the difference between psychiatrist, psychologist, and psychotherapist? Learn about mental health professionals and when to seek each for communication support.
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How To Ace Your Next Interview
How do you ace your next interview? Learn communication strategies, vocal techniques, body language, and confidence-building approaches for interview success.
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Dating On The Spectrum
What is dating on the spectrum like? Learn about social communication challenges and strategies for autistic adults navigating romantic relationships.
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Tips For Dating And Making Contact
What are tips for dating and making contact? Learn conversation starters, social cues, and communication strategies for adults entering the dating world.
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Guilt, Shame, and Communication
How do guilt and shame affect communication? Learn about the emotional barriers that silence voices and therapeutic approaches to reclaim authentic expression.
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SLP vs OT vs PT: What’s The Difference?
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational therapy (OT), and Physical therapy (PT) are all types of rehabilitation therapy. Rehabilitation therapy provides assessment and treatment for people to help regain their function whether it be there speech/language, physical, or everyday life skills. Here we will discuss each individual therapy and the similarities and differences between all three professions.
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Principles Of Persuasive Communication
What are principles of persuasive communication? Learn rhetorical techniques, vocal strategies, and structure that make professional arguments compelling and influential.
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Top 5 Best And Worst Small Talk Topics
What are the top 5 best and worst small talk topics? Learn conversation starters to build connection and topics to avoid in professional and social settings.
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What Is “Executive Presence”?
People often give feedback to each other on their executive presence, but what does that phrase really mean?
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Three Components Of A Powerful Delivery
What are three components of powerful delivery? Learn about vocal technique, body language, and content structure that make presentations memorable and impactful.
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Stuttering Explained
How is stuttering explained? Learn about the neurological basis, types of disfluencies, current research, and what causes stuttering in children and adults.
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What is the Stuttering Severity Instrument?
What is the Stuttering Severity Instrument (SSI-4)? Learn about this standardized assessment tool that measures stuttering frequency, duration, and physical concomitants.
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Are there any synonyms for stuttering?
Are there synonyms for stuttering? Learn about terms like stammering, dysfluency, and the language used globally to describe fluency disorders in adults.
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Strike A (Power) Pose
How do you strike a power pose? Learn about body language, posture, and how physical stance affects confidence, vocal presence, and professional communication.
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The Dos And Don’ts Of Presentations
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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What Is Tension And How To Reduce It
What is tension and how do you reduce it? Learn about physical and vocal tension, how it affects communication, and relaxation techniques for better speaking.
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Whole Messages
What are whole messages in communication? Learn about complete, clear communication that includes observations, thoughts, feelings, and needs for effective interaction.
What Is Uptalk?
What is uptalk? Learn about rising intonation at the end of statements, when it’s problematic, and how to develop more authoritative speaking patterns.
Saying You’re Sorry
Apologizing is difficult. Doing it well is harder still. People often think of apologizing as a task that they need to complete according to tick-boxes. Let’s explore why that can be problematic.
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Transgender Communication Training – Finding Your Congruent Voice
What is transgender communication training? Learn about finding your congruent voice—aligning vocal identity with gender identity through voice and communication therapy.
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Online Courses Coming Soon!
WELL SAID online courses coming soon! Learn about upcoming digital learning opportunities for adult speech, voice, and professional communication skills.
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Deciphering Intentions Behind Communication
How do you decipher intentions behind communication? Learn to read between the lines, understand implicit messages, and navigate complex workplace interactions.
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10 Quick Tips To Better Listening At Work
What are 10 quick tips to better listening at work? Learn active listening techniques, focus strategies, and skills to improve comprehension in professional settings.
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The Power Of Pausing
What is the power of pausing in speech? Learn how strategic silence enhances clarity, emphasis, and professional impact in presentations and conversations.
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Communication And Control In The Time Of Coronavirus
How do communication and control intersect during coronavirus? Learn about maintaining agency, voice, and connection during times of uncertainty and isolation.
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How To Communicate In The Workplace
How do you communicate effectively in the workplace? Learn essential professional communication skills, common challenges, and strategies for workplace success.
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May Is Speech And Hearing Month!
What is Speech and Hearing Month? WELL SAID celebrates May awareness of communication disorders and the importance of speech-language pathology for adults.
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The Art Of Concision
What is the art of concision in communication? Learn techniques to express ideas clearly and briefly—essential for effective professional speaking and writing.
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What Is Vocal Hygiene? and How to Care for your Voice
What is vocal hygiene? Discover essential habits to protect your voice, prevent hoarseness, and maintain healthy voice use for work and daily life.
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Flow And Vibration
What are flow and vibration in voice production? Learn about airflow, vocal fold oscillation, and the fundamental physics that create sound for speech.
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Communicating Effectively With Video Conferencing
How do you communicate effectively with video conferencing? Learn techniques for clear speaking, engagement, and professional presence in virtual meetings.
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Saying Goodbye To Our S-LP Students
WELL SAID says goodbye to speech-language pathology students. Reflections on clinical placements, learning, and training future SLPs in adult communication.
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Office Expansion Complete
WELL SAID office expansion complete! Learn about new clinical spaces, improved accessibility, and enhanced services for adult speech therapy clients.
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Vocal Fry: Are You Frying?
What is vocal fry and are you using it? WELL SAID explores this voice quality—creaky voice—its effects on communication, and when it might be problematic.
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