The Missing Link for SLPs

In this episode, I'm with Amanda Bostrom, a rural medical Speech-Pathologist, who is going to share her experience in one of those coveted positions that she got straight out of her graduate program.

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Introduction of Guest Speaker

Amanda Bostrom is a speech-language pathologist at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, MN. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a BS degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and from St. Cloud State University with a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She currently works in a rural hospital, providing care to patients across the lifespan in the acute care and outpatient settings as well as in the school setting. 

Discussion & Reflection Questions

Why did you become a speech-language pathologist?

Did you always want to become a medical SLP? 

Tell us about your typical day as a medical SLP (hours worked, patients seen)

Tell us about your top challenges as a medical SLP.

Tell us about your greatest rewards as a medical SLP. - Share a story if possible.

What words of advice do you have for the graduate student who is deciding between a school or a medical setting?

What words of wisdom do you have for the newer SLP in the medical field?

Any last comments or insights?

Focus

To give listeners a brief introduction to what a SLP serving rural communities does.

Upcoming Topics

More SLP Spotlights

5 Common Mistakes CFs Make

Overcoming the Cons of Teletherapy

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to The Missing Link for SLPs podcast! If you enjoyed the show, I'd love you to subscribe, rate it and leave a short review. Also, please share an episode with a friend. Together we can raise awareness and help more SLPs find and connect those missing links to help them feel confident in their patient care every step of the way.

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In this episode, I'm with Amanda Bostrom, a rural medical Speech-Pathologist, who is going to share her experience in one of those coveted positions that she got straight out of her graduate program.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” (https://bit.ly/MLE12BostromO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE12Bostrom) <---

Introduction of Guest Speaker

Amanda Bostrom is a speech-language pathologist at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, MN. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a BS degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and from St. Cloud State University with a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She currently works in a rural hospital, providing care to patients across the lifespan in the acute care and outpatient settings as well as in the school setting. 

Discussion & Reflection Questions

Why did you become a speech-language pathologist?

Did you always want to become a medical SLP? 

Tell us about your typical day as a medical SLP (hours worked, patients seen)

Tell us about your top challenges as a medical SLP.

Tell us about your greatest rewards as a medical SLP. - Share a story if possible.

What words of advice do you have for the graduate student who is deciding between a school or a medical setting?

What words of wisdom do you have for the newer SLP in the medical field?

Any last comments or insights?

Focus

To give listeners a brief introduction to what a SLP serving rural communities does.

Upcoming Topics

More SLP Spotlights

5 Common Mistakes CFs Make

Overcoming the Cons of Teletherapy

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to The Missing Link for SLPs podcast! If you enjoyed the show, I'd love you to subscribe, rate it and leave a short review. Also, please share an episode with a friend. Together we can raise awareness and help more SLPs find and connect those missing links to help them feel confident in their patient care every step of the way.

Follow me on Instagram, join the Fresh SLP community on Facebook or learn more at FreshSLP.com.

I am with Dr. Lynn Fraley today who's a good friend of mine, and she is a neuropsychologist.  I'm excited to have her here today to explain to us what goes on in her world as a neuropsychologist.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” (https://bit.ly/MLE11LynnO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE11Lynn) <---

Introduction

Dr. Lynn Fraley, Clinical NeuropsychologistFounder, Legend Development Center, Spokane, WAwww.fraleyandassociates.com

Focus

To give listeners a brief introduction to what a neuropsychologist does

Story

Lynn is an out-of-the-box neuropsychologist who has a unique approach to assessment and recovery.  

Discussion & Reflection Questions

What is a neuropsychologist?

Why did you become a neuropsychologist?

Tell us about your typical day as a neuropsychologist (hours worked, patients seen)

Have you ever worked with a medical SLP?

Tell us about your greatest rewards as a neuropsychologist. - Share a story if possible.

What words of advice do you have for a graduate student or SLP in the field?

Any last comments or insights?

Upcoming Topics

5 Common Mistakes CFs Make

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to The Missing Link for SLPs podcast! If you enjoyed the show, I'd love you to subscribe, rate it and leave a short review. Also, please share an episode with a friend. Together we can raise awareness and help more SLPs find and connect those missing links to help them feel confident in their patient care every step of the way.

Follow me on Instagram, join the Fresh SLP community on Facebook or learn more at FreshSLP.com.  Let's make those connections. You got this!

 Do you have a question you'd like answered on the show?

I am with Dr. Lynn Fraley today who's a good friend of mine, and she is a neuropsychologist. I'm excited to have her here today to explain to us what goes on in her world as a neuropsychologist.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” (https://bit.ly/MLE11LynnO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE11Lynn) <---

Introduction

Dr. Lynn Fraley, Clinical NeuropsychologistFounder, Legend Development Center, Spokane, WAwww.fraleyandassociates.com

Focus

To give listeners a brief introduction to what a neuropsychologist does

Story

Lynn is an out-of-the-box neuropsychologist who has a unique approach to assessment and recovery.  

Discussion & Reflection Questions

What is a neuropsychologist?

Why did you become a neuropsychologist?

Tell us about your typical day as a neuropsychologist (hours worked, patients seen)

Have you ever worked with a medical SLP?

Tell us about your greatest rewards as a neuropsychologist. - Share a story if possible.

What words of advice do you have for a graduate student or SLP in the field?

Any last comments or insights?

Upcoming Topics

5 Common Mistakes CFs Make

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to The Missing Link for SLPs podcast! If you enjoyed the show, I'd love you to subscribe, rate it and leave a short review. Also, please share an episode with a friend. Together we can raise awareness and help more SLPs find and connect those missing links to help them feel confident in their patient care every step of the way.

Follow me on Instagram, join the Fresh SLP community on Facebook or learn more at FreshSLP.com.  Let's make those connections. You got this!

 Do you have a question you'd like answered on the show?  Se

I am with Dr. Lynn Fraley today who's a good friend of mine, and she is a neuropsychologist. I'm excited to have her here today to explain to us what goes on in her world as a neuropsychologist.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” (https://bit.ly/MLE11LynnO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE11Lynn) <---

Introduction

Dr. Lynn Fraley, Clinical NeuropsychologistFounder, Legend Development Center, Spokane, WAwww.fraleyandassociates.com

Focus

To give listeners a brief introduction to what a neuropsychologist does

Story

Lynn is an out-of-the-box neuropsychologist who has a unique approach to assessment and recovery.  

Discussion & Reflection Questions

What is a neuropsychologist?

Why did you become a neuropsychologist?

Tell us about your typical day as a neuropsychologist (hours worked, patients seen)

Have you ever worked with a medical SLP?

Tell us about your greatest rewards as a neuropsychologist. - Share a story if possible.

What words of advice do you have for a graduate student or SLP in the field?

Any last comments or insights?

Upcoming Topics

5 Common Mistakes CFs Make

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to The Missing Link for SLPs podcast! If you enjoyed the show, I'd love you to subscribe, rate it and leave a short review. Also, please share an episode with a friend. Together we can raise awareness and help more SLPs find and connect those missing links to help them feel confident in their patient care every step of the way.

Follow me on Instagram, join the Fresh SLP community on Facebook or learn more at FreshSLP.com.  Let's make those connections. You got this!

 Do you have a question you'd like answered on the show?  Se

This week I'm talking about the potential positive side of the pandemic for SLPs, and the promise of positive things to come.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” (https://bit.ly/MLE10SilverO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE10Silver) <---

Focus

Looking for the silver lining

Story

 What is a silver lining?

Discussion & Reflection Questions

Community

Profession

Family

Country

Grounding

Resilience

Challenge Of The Week

Train your mind to see the good in everything.  

Quote Of The Week

“Going through things you never thought you’d go through will only take you places you never thought you’d get to.”  Morgan Harper Nichols 

Tip For Success

Stay away from negativity - both with yourself and with others.

Upcoming Topics

An Interview with an Interesting Neuropsychologist

5 Most Common Mistakes CFs Make

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to The Missing Link for SLPs podcast! If you enjoyed the show, I'd love you to subscribe, rate it and leave a short review. Also, please share an episode with a friend. Together we can raise awareness and help more SLPs find and connect those missing links to help them feel confident in their patient care every step of the way.

Follow me on Instagram, join the Fresh SLP community on Facebook or learn more at FreshSLP.com.  Let's make those connections. You got this!

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This week I'm talking about the potential positive side of the pandemic for SLPs, and the promise of positive things to come.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” (https://bit.ly/MLE10SilverO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE10Silver) <---

Focus

Looking for the silver lining

Story

 What is a silver lining?

Discussion & Reflection Questions

Community

Profession

Family

Country

Grounding

Resilience

Challenge Of The Week

Train your mind to see the good in everything.  

Quote Of The Week

“Going through things you never thought you’d go through will only take you places you never thought you’d get to.”  Morgan Harper Nichols 

Tip For Success

Stay away from negativity - both with yourself and with others.

Upcoming Topics

An Interview with an Interesting Neuropsychologist

5 Most Common Mistakes CFs Make

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to The Missing Link for SLPs podcast! If you enjoyed the show, I'd love you to subscribe, rate it and leave a short review. Also, please share an episode with a friend. Together we can raise awareness and help more SLPs find and connect those missing links to help them feel confident in their patient care every step of the way.

Follow me on Instagram, join the Fresh SLP community on Facebook or learn more at FreshSLP.com.  Let's make those connections. You got this!

 Do you have a question you'd like answered on the show?  Send a picture of a Post It note

I've had people ask me quite a bit this week. "Mattie, how do you handle the stress and anxiety with your job?" And when I was at the hospital this week, I noticed that I just was not as motivated. So let's talk about how to manage stress, anxiety, and decreased motivation in our job as SLPs.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” ( https://bit.ly/MLE9StressO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE9Stress) <---

Focus

Handling new stresses with real “in-the-trenches”  responses

Story

Like so many of you, my hours have changed…

Discussion & Reflection Questions

Hey Professor Questions

Ways to Combat Stress

Ways to Combat Anxiety

Ways to Increase Motivation

Challenge Of The Week

"Stress does more than make you sick.  It destroys your peace, hopes, and dreams." - Ellie Scrimmer. Address your stress. Address your anxiety.  Deal with them head on.   

Quote Of The Week

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”  William James

Tip For Success

Be strong and find help when you need it.  There is no shame.  Talk to your medical provider, find a counselor - help yourself.  This is all about you. 

Upcoming Topics

3 Secret Silver Linings of This Pandemic

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to The Missing Link for SLPs podcast! If you enjoyed the show, I'd love you to subscribe, rate it and leave a short review. Also, please share an episode with a friend. Together we can raise awareness and help more SLPs find and connect those missing links to help them feel confident in their patient care every step of the way.

Follow me on Instagram, join the Fresh SLP community on Facebook or learn more at FreshSLP.com.  Let's make those connections. You got this!

 Do you have a question you'd like answered on the show?  Send a picture of a Post It note or message to [email protected]! 

Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advic

I've had people ask me quite a bit this week. "Mattie, how do you handle the stress and anxiety with your job?" And when I was at the hospital this week, I noticed that I just was not as motivated. So let's talk about how to manage stress, anxiety, and decreased motivation in our job as SLPs.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” ( https://bit.ly/MLE9StressO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE9Stress) <---

Focus

Handling new stresses with real “in-the-trenches”  responses

Story

Like so many of you, my hours have changed…

Discussion & Reflection Questions

Hey Professor Questions

Ways to Combat Stress

Ways to Combat Anxiety

Ways to Increase Motivation

Challenge Of The Week

"Stress does more than make you sick.  It destroys your peace, hopes, and dreams." - Ellie Scrimmer. Address your stress. Address your anxiety.  Deal with them head on.   

Quote Of The Week

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”  William James

Tip For Success

Be strong and find help when you need it.  There is no shame.  Talk to your medical provider, find a counselor - help yourself.  This is all about you. 

Upcoming Topics

3 Secret Silver Linings of This Pandemic

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to The Missing Link for SLPs podcast! If you enjoyed the show, I'd love you to subscribe, rate it and leave a short review. Also, please share an episode with a friend. Together we can raise awareness and help more SLPs find and connect those missing links to help them feel confident in their patient care every step of the way.

Follow me on Instagram, join the Fresh SLP community on Facebook or learn more at FreshSLP.com.  Let's make those connections. You got this!

 Do you have a question you'd like answered on the show?  Send a picture of a Post It note or message to [email protected]! 

Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advic

Life is hard. Being an SLP can be hard as well. We often enter graduate school with "stars in our eyes," yet here we are in reality. This episode covers the five surprising skills that speech pathologists need for our unknown future: daringness, curiosity, authenticity, critical thinking, and perseverance.

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Focus & Story

Actions and choices that shape our resiliency and ability to move forward.

Skydiving story.

Discussion & Reflection Questions

Daringness - what role does smart daring play in resiliency?

Curiosity - why is curiosity important to resiliency?

Authenticity - how does being authentic increase my resiliency factor? 

Critical thinking - when is critical thinking important?

Perseverance - what happens with a little (or a lot) of persistence?

Challenge Of The Week

Have a conversation and do some critical thinking with your peers about how to take actions and strengthen your resiliency factor, together.

Quote Of The Week

“Falling down is part of life. Getting back up is living.”  Jose N. Harris

Tip For Success

Practice being authentic

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Show notes

Upcoming Topics

The Seven Secret Linings of This Pandemic

The Surprising Opportunity We Call Teletherapy

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to The Missing Link for SLPs podcast! If you enjoyed the show, I'd love you to subscribe, rate it and leave a short review. Also, please share an episode with a friend. Together we can raise awareness and help more SLPs find and connect those missing links to help them feel confident in their patient care every step of the way.

Follow me on Instagram, join the Fresh SLP community on Facebook