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What is Language Coaching? How it Works, and Who it Can Benefit.

I often receive inquiries about what language coaching is, and what I do. While I am happy to answer inquiries at any time, a blog post on the topic was long overdue! Being a developing field (that is rapidly gaining traction), it’s important to understand how it works and who it can help. So, whatContinue reading “What is Language Coaching? How it Works, and Who it Can Benefit.”

The Relevance of Language in Psychotherapy

Research, conversations with other multilinguals, and my own personal experience have all demonstrated how strongly language can impact our sense of self. Depending on the language we are speaking, and the culture we are surrounded by, we may see our own selves differently, and interact differently with others due to linguistic and cultural influence. TheseContinue reading “The Relevance of Language in Psychotherapy”

The Complex Multilingual: How Language Impacts our Sense of Self

A vast body of research has shown that bilingualism or multilingualism profoundly impacts multiple areas of development and functioning. It affects areas such as executive functioning and cognitive functioning, as well as a person’s interactions, life opportunities, and ability to connect on a more global scale. Even more striking to me, though, is the abilityContinue reading “The Complex Multilingual: How Language Impacts our Sense of Self”