SLP Happy Hour

As speech language pathologists, many of us got into this work to help people. This can make it difficult when we receive criticism and feedback - especially from the families of the students we work with. 

In this episode, you’ll learn 7 tips for navigating difficult feedback conversations with grace and compassion. These are things as SLPs we didn’t learn in graduate school (but should have!).

Listening to parent perspectives is essential for understanding a child’s life, so how can we do that without allowing that feedback to dictate our treatment plans? How can we listen to feedback that may be difficult and hard to hear without taking it personally, listening for key topics or issues that may be just below the surface?

While there is no way to “conflict proof” these conversations (all communication with humans will inherently involve conflict, since as humans we have differing desires and needs), these ideas may help you get through your next IEP meeting or parent conversation moving forward in a more positive direction.

Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/168

n this episode with Kim Lewis from Activity Tailor, we discuss 5 ways to build a sustainable SLP career.

✅ 5 Tips for Building a Sustainable SLP Career

1. Communicate with caregivers, don’t put pressure for progress all on your own shoulders.
2. Identify what “good enough” work for you means and what that looks like.
3. Separate your identity from your job, your title isn’t who you are. Think about your strengths and your values - who you are isn’t only your professional role.
4. What you do today is enough.
5. Make it simple whenever possible.

In this solo episode, Sarah shares 7 ways to separate work from identity, which can help SLPs tend to burnout and recover.

Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/166

In this quick solo episode, Sarah shares 5 ways to get clients for your private practice.

Private practice coaching for SLPs: www.slphappyhour.com/coach

Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/165

Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this episode, Sarah and Suzanne Aldrich discuss Suzanne's private practice - focusing on Speech Sound Disorders (SSDs) for the birth-5 population.

Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/164

Suzanne on IG

Functional Words for Apraxia Resource

:31In this varied interview with Danielle Guenther and Nikki Hunjan (and host Sarah), the trio discusses:

• The emotions and caring that go into this work
• Separating your identity from your job
• The amount of money and time SLPs spend of their own for this career

...and more

Time Stamps

(0:00) Intro & Our Careers so Far

(2:13) Clinic vs Schools: Pros and Cons

(5:23) Life Changes & Job Changes

(7:00) Identity & Being an SLP

(19:20) Lesson Planning

(23:00) Spending Less Money on Games & Materials

(25:00) Wrap Up

Resources

Show Notes

Newsletter

Late Talkers E-Book

Review the Podcast

In this episode w/ Klaire Brumbaugh (IG: slpwithdr.b), the following topics are discussed:

• Managing treatment overwhelm (all the SSD approaches!)
• Choosing an SSD approach
• Are we supposed to do these approaches as outlined in the studies? How do we implement them in the real world of therapy sessions?

Show Notes

Full show notes at: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/163

Time Stamps

(0:00) Intro

(1:17) Burnout

(7:16) Choosing an SSD approach Overwhelm

(9:33) Myths in Treating SSDs & Implementing Research as Published

(16:33) Do we need 100 trials per session to be effective?

(19:50) Choosing Approaches & Combining Approaches

(23:30) Case Study: 4.5yo, suspected CAS, significant phonological disorder

(26:05) Complexity Approach

(28:53) Stimulability Approach

(30:01) Case Study 2: 4yo, suspected motor speech disorder, shuts down and isn't imitating in speech sessions

(33:00) Core Vocabulary Approach

(36:40) Further Resources

(40:00) Encouragement for SLPs treating SSDs

(40:55) Outro

Resources

Scip App (Sound Contrasts in Phonology)

StaRt App (for /r/ sound)

Informed SLP SSD Article

Ulster University SSD Approaches Choice Tool

In this episode, Sarah shares toys she uses for toddlers and preschoolers with expressive language delay. You will also learn TONS of play-based ideas for using these toys in early sessions.

Links:

Full Show Notes

Late Talkers E-Book

Blog post that accompanies this episode

This episode covers what it's like to work in the schools as a speech language pathologist. Guests Rachel Archambault and Megan Stewart do a deep dive into creating a sustainable career as a school SLP.

Whether you are new to the profession or are a seasoned SLP, this thoughtful discussion covers:

✔️ pros and cons of working in the school setting

✔️ advocating for yourself as your caseload grows

✔️ how to deal with SLP guilt about the things you can't do

✔️ pacing your day

✔️ how to spot a toxic work environment & factors you'll find in a healthy workplace

✔️ tips for changing jobs - information to gather at the interview and before you commit to a new employer

...and more

Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/161

Late Talkers e-book: https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/latetalkersebook

Review the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

This interview with Crystal Lara-Nava and Sara Serota is wide ranging and covers:

• How to support yourself and advocate for yourself as an SLP without children
• What To Say & What Not To Say
• Are we still good SLPs? Can we understand the full SLP experience without children? (The short answer: yes.) '

Full Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/160

Private Practice Coaching: www.slphappyhour.com/coach

Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

Review the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c