In this bonus episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Brittany Brunell, SLP and founder of Everyday Speech, all about a topic we don’t talk about enough—bullying—and how we, as SLPs, can help our students find their voice. Brittany shares how Everyday Speech grew from her own need for fun, engaging materials into a go-to platform for social skills and SEL lessons. They dig into how bullying really shows up in our sessions, why teaching self-advocacy matters, and simple ways to build confidence and teamwork with other educators. 

Grab your favorite mug and tune in—this one’s full of real talk, quick wins, and ideas you can use with your students tomorrow. And don’t forget to join Hallie and Brittany for their free live training on bullying and self-advocacy on October 21 at 1 p.m. ET. You can sign up at everydayspeech.com or DM Hallie with the word “bully” to grab the link.

Bullet Points to Discuss: 

• How bullying can show up in your speech sessions 
• Simple ways SLPs can help students find their voice 
• Using video modeling and visuals for quick wins 
• Building confidence through self-advocacy skills 
• Teaming up with counselors and teachers for support 
• Easy, ready-to-use strategies to try before the live training

Here’s what we learned: 

• Bullying can show up in ways we don’t always spot—but SLPs can help. 
• Visuals and video modeling make social skills click faster. 
• Teaching self-advocacy builds real confidence and connection. 
• Teamwork with teachers and counselors makes all the difference. 
• Small shifts in your sessions can create big wins for students.

Learn more about Brittany Brunell: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanylehane 

Website: https://everydayspeech.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayspeech/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverydaySpeech 

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