Hallie chats with Tara Rhoehl about teletherapy and keeping students engaged.

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Tara Rhoehl, an SLP and telepractice expert with over 14 years of experience working with international clients. Tara shares her journey from practicing teletherapy long before it became mainstream, specializing in executive functioning and social cognition. She dives into creative ways to keep students engaged online, from virtual game tables to mentoring programs, and offers practical tips for making teletherapy effective and stress-free. Whether you're new to telepractice or looking to level up your sessions, this episode is packed with insights, tech tips, and plenty of fun!

Bullet Points to Discuss: 

• Tara’s Journey into Telepractice
• Evolution of Teletherapy Technology
• Creative Online Strategies for Engagement
• Executive Functioning in Therapy
• Overcoming Telepractice Challenges
• Future Trends in Teletherapy

Here’s what we learned: 

• Telepractice is adaptable—many in-person strategies work online.
• Student interests boost engagement and rapport.
• Tech advancements make teletherapy easier, but flexibility is key.
• Simple tools like games and incentives increase motivation.
• Executive functioning skills are essential for success.
• The future of teletherapy includes AI and virtual presence.

Learn more about Tara Roehl: 

Website: https://www.speechykeenslp.com/ 

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

X: https://x.com/SpeechyKeenSLP 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-roehl-71ba2541/ 

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

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