How to navigate conflict with other people
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How to navigate conflict with other people

Interpersonal conflicts are common. They can make us worry and react in regrettable ways that make us feel bad about ourselves. Sometimes, we withdraw from relationships, which is also not good for us. Conflict with people can lead to lots of bad outcomes: reduced focus and creativity, worse decision making, and unhappy relationships. None of…

SLP leaders should tell their employees they appreciate them more often!
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SLP leaders should tell their employees they appreciate them more often!

In a recent study, almost 30% of employees reported that they had not received any recognition over the last year. Atrocious! Leaders who tell their employees that they appreciate them are perceived as being better at collaboration and teamwork, accepting feedback, building relationships, and motivating staff. To improve morale, productivity, performance, client satisfaction, and employee…

Difficulty professional conversations: tips to help control emotions
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Difficult professional conversations: tips to help control emotions

Many Speech Language Pathologists in private practice are people pleasers, overworked and under-resourced. Disagreements about priorities, caseloads, workloads and feedback are inevitable. They can feel threatening and stressful.  When threatened, many of us switch to “fight or flight” mode, making it hard to think rationally and professionally. We can implement strategies to interrupt this physical…

Professionalism in private practice
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For speech pathologists in private practice, professionalism has never been more important

For Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in private practice, professionalism has never been more important. Here’s why: “Professionalism” is a combination of knowledge, skills, trustworthiness, and altruism found in those who commit themselves to a life of service to others.  Because of our knowledge and expertise, SLPs have social prestige, asymmetrical power over clients and families, and…

Speech pathologists in private practice How to sleep better
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Speech pathologists in private practice: How to sleep better

Between 12-15% of Australians meet the criteria for insomnia. Insomnia is linked to an increased risk of mental health issues and chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Risk factors include having existing health conditions, older age, and being a woman. Long-lasting stress is another contributor – something often experienced in private practice. Having a…

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