Join us on UnMasking Humanity as we dive deep into the world of communication therapy with Hadassah Shoshanah, a seasoned speech-language pathologist and communication mastery coach. Discover groundbreaking approaches to healing and personal growth through the power of effective communication. 0:00 Introduction to Unmasking Humanity with Joshua T. Berglan 0:33 Overview of Hadassah Shoshanah's Background and Expertise 2:27 Challenge Presented by Joshua to Hadassah 3:00 Hadassah Corrects the Pronunciation of Her Name 4:10 Expressing Gratitude and Purpose 5:54 Hadassah's Breakthroughs with Patients 7:02 Transition to 21 Questions Format 7:19 Question 1: Trauma-Informed Communication Approach 9:12 Sensitivity in Therapy with a Trauma Lens 10:10 Question 2: Challenging Case in Communication Mastery 12:02 Inspiring Patient Story and Personal Growth 14:48 Motivation and Progress in Patients 16:48 Question 3: Common Communication Blind Spots 17:50 Importance of Deep Listening 18:37 Overcoming Personal Trauma for Better Listening 20:06 Internal Self-Communication 21:08 Real Life Application with Friends 22:17 Question 4: Tailoring Therapy for Brain Injury and Neurodegenerative Diseases 23:06 Participation in Life Activities 24:14 Differences in Approach for Brain Injury vs. Dementia 25:54 Quality of Life Focused Therapy 26:06 Question 5: Nutritional Interventions and Cognitive Health 27:25 Inflammation and Cognitive Impact 28:34 Detoxification Resistance 29:59 Integrating Holistic Healing Practices 31:42 Research Supporting Detox and Nutrition 32:48 Question 6: Expanding Beyond Traditional Speech Therapy 34:01 Journey of Personal and Professional Growth 35:35 Workshops and Communication Purity 36:41 Reflective Period and Continued Growth 38:36 Question 7: Measuring Success in Self-Advocacy 39:04 Subjective Outcomes in Communication 39:42 Client Feedback and Self-Expression Gains 40:05 Question 8: Enhancing Client Leadership Through Communication Skills 41:04 Strength and Education in Stuttering Patient 42:18 Bridging Understanding Gaps Through Education 42:53 Question 9: Innovative Techniques for Cognitive Deficits 43:14 Collaboration with Physical Therapists 44:02 Integrating Functional Neurology Practices 45:03 Acknowledging Innovations by Others 45:18 Question 10: Addressing Emotional Aspects of Communication 47:24 Self-Awareness in Behavior and Emotion 49:12 Managing Subjective Experiences 50:07 Question 11: Role of Technology in Therapy 50:33 Appropriate Use of Cognitive Apps 51:58 Functional Technology for Daily Living 52:23 Video Chat for Personal Connection 52:49 Question 12: Impact of Detox Interventions 53:59 Educating Clients on Detoxification 55:07 Personal Experiences with Detox 58:18 Effective Detox Products 1:00:23 Challenges in Detox Education 1:01:02 Encouraging Self-Responsibility in Health 1:02:26 Question 13: Misconceptions About Communication Disorders 1:03:14 Understanding Nonverbal Communication 1:04:19 Importance of Alternative Communication Devices 1:05:03 Improvement Through Assistive Technology 1:07:20 Question 14: Adapting to Diverse Cultural Backgrounds 1:08:08 Code Switching in Communication 1:09:07 Listening with Kindness and Patience 1:09:58 Allowing Anger and Hurt to Be Heard 1:11:14 Question 15: Overlooked Aspects of Effective Communication 1:12:03 Curiosity and Deep Listening 1:13:02 Responding to Behavior with Understanding 1:14:14 Self-Awareness in Professional Relationships 1:14:43 Question 16: Evolution of Brain-Communication Understanding 1:15:03 Story of Patient Recovery and Improvement 1:16:07 Addressing Patient Needs and Pain 1:17:22 Importance of Understanding Speech Capabilities 1:19:17 Success in Intensive Speech Therapy 1:20:05 Empowering Patients Through Communication Goals 1:20:45 Emphasizing Neuroplasticity and Recovery 1:21:41 Removing Negative Prognoses from Vocabulary 1:22:11 Question 17: Unique Solutions in Therapy and Coaching 1:22:21 Reinforcing Positive Outcomes 1:23:39 Fostering Self-Advocacy and Progress 1:24:21 Encouraging Patient Independence 1:24:53 Question 18: Challenges in Speech-Language Pathology 1:25:32 Integrated Approach with Nutrition and Detox 1:26:10 Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaboration 1:27:11 Experience with Team-Based Patient Care 1:27:53 Question 19: Incorporating Latest Research in Neuroplasticity 1:28:01 Embracing Continuous Learning 1:28:56 Inducing Neuroplasticity Through New Tasks 1:29:40 Focus on Incremental Learning 1:30:04 Building Success with Consistent Practice 1:30:41 Question 20: Vision for Future of Communication Therapy 1:31:13 Promoting Love, Kindness, and Patience in Communication 1:32:12 Analyzing Patterns and Reinforcing Positive Change 1:33:39 Achieving Connection and Understanding 1:34:31 Desire to Help Others Communicate Effectively 1:35:17 Final Reflections and Contact Information