Media training

Our media training service

Our team of speech and language therapists are able to provide media training for professionals who may have to deal with the media through their careers. Our media training can help overcome develop confidence when dealing with the media and provide guidance on how to communicate effectively with the media.

What will media training involve?

Media training can be provided for individuals or as a group. An initial appointment will be booked with one of our speech and language therapists where you will be able to discuss your concerns and your goals.

Dependent on the individual or group needs, a therapy programme or workshop will be developed by one of our specialist speech and language therapists aimed at meeting your goals, this could include:

• Vocal techniques for confident delivery of a message.
• Body language strategies.
• Breathing techniques.
• Story-telling techniques.
• Non-verbal communication training.
• Overcoming general anxiety when talking to the media.
• How to successfully convey your message.

Who may benefit from media training?

Media training at SLT UK will be beneficial for anyone who wishes to improve their communication skills when dealing with the media, this may include the performing arts, employees of professional organisations and those who have to make a media appearance.

What are the benefits of media training?

The main benefit of media training is to improve communication skills tailored to the demands of the media. Media training may also reduce stress and anxiety whilst increasing confidence and self-esteem when talking to the media and when communicating in everyday life. This in turn may increase social and work opportunities.

If you feel you may benefit from speech and language therapy or would like any more information on our services please email office@slt.co.uk or call 0330 088 5643.