This week on the Summer Listening Series Bea Staley from the Speak Up podcast reference group reflects on a 2023 episode about making professional new years resolutions. We hear from two speech pathologists who have had major changes in 2023. Kim took the leap and started her own business, and Jen is just finishing her first year as a graduate speech pathologist. Some of the themes that came up in these interviews were regarding wellbeing, so we have also spoken to Matthew Walter, from Acacia EAP about the challenges of setting professional boundaries.

Resources:

If this episode has brought up any concerns for you please consider reaching out to one of the below resources for support:

Lifeline call: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Beyond blue call: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor

13YARN call: 13 92 76 https://www.13yarn.org.au/

Australian government list of mental health contacts: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-contacts?language=und

Australian Psychological Society- find a psychologist: https://psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist

Jen’s earlier podcast: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/transitioning-into-the-workforce-supporting-new-graduates-s05-e06?si=9e986af2a5844593b1f89d5152f9d48a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Acacia EAP: https://www.eapcounselling.com.au/

SPA member resources:

Private practice essentials: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Professional-Resources/PPR/PPE.aspx?hkey=c15d4d21-9327-478b-92fa-2ec4300060a5

Mental health and wellbeing support for members:

https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Member-benefits/mental-health-wellbeing-support.aspx?hkey=41da9687-1b53-4de0-baa6-4641080d0667

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