Everyone who works in a healthcare field is motivated and inspired by the idea of helping others, and many of us are also interested in helping folks outside of our borders and outside of our cultures. But it can be challenging to identify what “helping” really means. Are you really helping, or does it just FEEL like you’re helping? After a decade of work with a rehabilitation center and special needs school in Eastern Congo, this talk will review questions that ethical SLP’s need to ask ourselves before getting involved in international practice in “developing” or “majority world” countries. Visit https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/130 for links to resources and the discussion guide for your Table Talk!

In this Episode, Roz discusses mental health tips for caregivers during COVID-19. She stresses the importance of adequate sleep, self care, and understanding the documentation you need as a caregiver (i.e. advanced directives). Each of these factors contribute to mental health and Roz will give tips on how to maintain and prepare for each. Access the show notes with links to resources discussed in this episode along with the discussion guide to hold Table Talks at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/129

This week’s episode is a little different - Melissa interviews Leigh Ann on all things related to supervising graduate students during their clinical practicum.  Back in the day, Melissa was Leigh Ann’s graduate student. And now, Melissa is preparing to take on her first graduate student. Check out the great resources Melissa complied for supervision and the discussion guide at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/128

So you want to work in the neonatal intensive care unit? You may be surprised to know that it is not all sunshine and rainbows. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the NICU, the speech-language pathologist must navigate differing opinions on infant feeding through rapport building, establishing respect, and demonstrating the highest levels of professional competency. Visit the show notes for additional resources and the discussion guide at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/127

We’re diving into the benefits of state associations with my guests, Meredith Harold and Susie Ternes. In the episode, you’ll learn about the roles Meredith and Susie play in the Kansas Speech and Hearing Association. If you’ve ever wondered what the purpose of state associations are, why they exist, and if it’s worth the dues, then I hope you’ll check out this episode. For access to links, resources, and the discussion guide, visit the show notes at: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/126

Dana M. Bryant joins Leigh Ann Porter on the podcast to discuss use of the Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS) in her clinical care of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) / traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dana explores the purpose and benefits of the scale, relevant research involving it, and implications of its use with patients who have experienced ABI/TBI. Visit the show notes for additional resources, articles, and the discussion guide at: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/125

Heidi Spain joins Leigh Ann Porter this week to discuss the impact of vision on cognitive processes, the relationship between the vestibular system and vision, and how visual processing therapy addresses timing deficits. Visit the show notes for links, resources, and the discussion guide at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/124

Rachel Archambault speaks about her dive into Trauma-Informed care as an SLP and how the main principles of T.I.C (trustworthiness, safety, empowerment, choice, & collaboration) can be applied to the medical speech setting and beyond. Visit the show notes for links, resources, and the discussion guide at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/123

Jeff, a person with aphasia, and Melissa, his SLP discuss Jeff’s experience with his stroke and navigating the speech therapy world. Jeff discussed the top things he wished SLPs knew. We chat about the things that were helpful and the things that were not. Visit the show notes for additional resources mentioned in today's episode and the discussion guide: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/122

How many patients have you had that complain of “brain fog”? (If you work with TBI, probably countless!) This episode introduces speech pathologists to the common symptom of cognitive fatigue after brain injuries. Leigh Ann and guest, Katie Brown, discuss the basics of cognitive fatigue, assessment using patient-reported outcome measures, and how SLPs can help their patients to conserve and manage their cognitive energy in order to promote self-efficacy and improve quality of life. Visit the show notes for additional helpful resources and the discussion guide: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/121