Choosing the “Right” Doctoral Program: How To Decide Which Program Is Right for YOU

Embarking on the journey toward a doctoral degree is a significant milestone—but, with countless options available, it’s essential to find the program that best fits your needs and goals. In this blog post, I’ll discuss my journey of figuring out which degree to pursue based on where I saw myself in the future. It’s important to note that the decision about what program is best…

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Get To Know the LGBTQ+ Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Association!

In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, get to know the LGBTQ+ CSDSA, its mission and goals, and what the future looks like. Also, hear from some of its officers to more deeply understand what being an LGBTQ+ student and/or a student clinician means—and the impact of the LGBTQ+ CSDSA on our students. What Is the LGBTQ+ CSDSA? The LGBTQ+ CSDSA is a student association for…

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The Importance of Resonance in Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy

“Gender-affirming voice therapy is fundamentally about safety. . . .There is immense satisfaction in helping someone find their freedomthrough speech coaching, as the ability to communicate and expressoneself without fear is a fundamental human right.” Hannah Sumner (She/Her) is a director and speech coach at Seattle Voice Lab. She is a Berklee College of music graduate and has a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology from…

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Your Guide to Navigating Toxic Practicum Experiences

“That parent is so annoying. They ask too many questions and never follow through on my suggestions . . . ” “What do you think of the other SLP? They totally don’t know what they’re doing. They recommended thickened liquids yesterday. Who does that?”    “What do you know about the incoming student? Is he smart? Will he work hard? Do you think he can handle…

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