The Missing Link for SLPs

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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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.

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In this episode we're going to be talking about more resilience techniques, strategies and mindset development to navigate COVID-19 as an SLP.

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Focus & Story

 In this episode - meaning of resilience: the capacity to recover from difficulties.

Who Moved My Cheese story

Discussion Questions

Develop Perspective

Understanding the big picture

Identifying strengths & edges  

Setting goals

Where’s your Waldo

Positive psychology

Understand neuroplasticity

Be mindful of your negatives

Hang in there for the long run

Self-reliance 

Resourcefulness

Perseverance 

Adaptability 

Tip For Success

Catch one negative thought a day and turn it around with a positive “What if…” curiosity question.

Quote Of The Week

“The future belongs to the curious. The ones who are not afraid to try it, explore it, poke at it, question it, and turn it inside out.” Anonymous

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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.

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In this episode we're going to be talking about more resilience techniques, strategies and mindset development to navigate COVID-19 as an SLP.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” (https://bit.ly/MLE7MustO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE7MustT ) <---

Focus & Story

 In this episode - meaning of resilience: the capacity to recover from difficulties.

Who Moved My Cheese story

Discussion Questions

Develop Perspective

Understanding the big picture

Identifying strengths & edges  

Setting goals

Where’s your Waldo

Positive psychology

Understand neuroplasticity

Be mindful of your negatives

Hang in there for the long run

Self-reliance 

Resourcefulness

Perseverance 

Adaptability 

Tip For Success

Catch one negative thought a day and turn it around with a positive “What if…” curiosity question.

Quote Of The Week

“The future belongs to the curious. The ones who are not afraid to try it, explore it, poke at it, question it, and turn it inside out.” Anonymous

Download

 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.

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In this episode, I want to discuss being terrified of what’s next. How to move from being terrified to developing a crisis plan. There have been A LOT of changes recently due to COVID-19 and things have changed in the world of SLP.  For some...it is a loss of jobs, for some, there is an increase in workload and risk.

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Focus

How to move from being terrified to developing a crisis plan in the midst of uncertainty.

Navigating the changing world for SLPs. For some...it is a loss of jobs, for some, there is an increase in workload and risk.   

Story 

The need for a crisis plan: fire escape with the kids and designated meeting places. Now, it never happened, but...

Discussion Questions 

What if you are terrified of what’s next? Name your fears so you can address them “Naming hard things doesn’t give them power, it gives us power.” Brene Brown

Develop a crisis plan (see download)

Set goals ​“You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By becoming a little better each and every day, over a period of time, you will become a lot better.” John Wooden

You are not alone - Find a community

Learn what your resources are and decrease your anxiety

Take control - Question from one of my students - how do I start?  Set a goal and start to implement

Believe in yourself

Start becoming stronger“Here I lie in shattered pieces, each piece reflecting a part of me. This time I put the pieces back together, putting them where I want them to be into my mosaic masterpiece.” Mattie Murrey

Challenge Of The Week

Look your fears in the face, name them, and begin to conquer them.

Quote Of The Week

“Many times, the thought of fear itself is greater than what it is we fear.” Idowu Koyenikan

Tip For Success

Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up. We all are stronger than this.

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In this episode, I want to discuss being terrified of what’s next. How to move from being terrified to developing a crisis plan. There have been A LOT of changes recently due to COVID-19 and things have changed in the world of SLP.  For some...it is a loss of jobs, for some, there is an increase in workload and risk.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” (https://bit.ly/MLE6CrisisO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE6Crisis) <---

Focus

How to move from being terrified to developing a crisis plan in the midst of uncertainty.

Navigating the changing world for SLPs. For some...it is a loss of jobs, for some, there is an increase in workload and risk.   

Story 

The need for a crisis plan: fire escape with the kids and designated meeting places. Now, it never happened, but...

Discussion Questions 

What if you are terrified of what’s next? Name your fears so you can address them “Naming hard things doesn’t give them power, it gives us power.” Brene Brown

Develop a crisis plan (see download)

Set goals ​“You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By becoming a little better each and every day, over a period of time, you will become a lot better.” John Wooden

You are not alone - Find a community

Learn what your resources are and decrease your anxiety

Take control - Question from one of my students - how do I start?  Set a goal and start to implement

Believe in yourself

Start becoming stronger“Here I lie in shattered pieces, each piece reflecting a part of me. This time I put the pieces back together, putting them where I want them to be into my mosaic masterpiece.” Mattie Murrey

Challenge Of The Week

Look your fears in the face, name them, and begin to conquer them.

Quote Of The Week

“Many times, the thought of fear itself is greater than what it is we fear.” Idowu Koyenikan

Tip For Success

Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up. We all are stronger than this.

Download

In this episode, I want to talk about ways to maximize your remote learning, journey and challenges as we as SLPs respond to COVID-19.

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Focus

Ways to maximize your remote learning opportunity!

Story

My daughter, when she studies, can have music and a movie going on at the same time.  Her phone is right beside her and she seems to easily stay focused on her studies. Me?  I need it quiet!

Discussion & Reflection Questions

How do I maximize my remote learning

How do I establish boundaries

How to I stick to my boundaries

What happens if I don’t have a good day

What happens after my class

How do I keep in touch with my professor

How do I get the help I need to

How do I stay in touch with my cohort

What if I feel I am going stir-crazy

Challenge Of The Week

Learn to embrace loneliness and find areas to grow outside of yourself.  

Quote Of The Week

 “A season of loneliness and isolation is when a caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you get your wings.”  Mandy Hale

Tips for Success

During this stay-a-shelter time, we must learn to be resilient.  Reflect on the lessons you are learning so you can carry them forward into life-after COVID 19.

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 Self Check-In (https://bit.ly/MLE5SCI)

Upcoming Topics

What if you’re terrified of what’s coming?

What’s next?  The future of SLPs

5 must-have skills for SLPs to master during 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 c

In this episode, I want to talk about ways to maximize your remote learning, journey and challenges as we as SLPs respond to COVID-19.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” (https://bit.ly/MLE5QuietO) or the full audio transcript (https://bit.ly/MLE5Quiet) <---

Focus

Ways to maximize your remote learning opportunity!

Story

My daughter, when she studies, can have music and a movie going on at the same time.  Her phone is right beside her and she seems to easily stay focused on her studies. Me?  I need it quiet!

Discussion & Reflection Questions

How do I maximize my remote learning

How do I establish boundaries

How to I stick to my boundaries

What happens if I don’t have a good day

What happens after my class

How do I keep in touch with my professor

How do I get the help I need to

How do I stay in touch with my cohort

What if I feel I am going stir-crazy

Challenge Of The Week

Learn to embrace loneliness and find areas to grow outside of yourself.  

Quote Of The Week

 “A season of loneliness and isolation is when a caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you get your wings.”  Mandy Hale

Tips for Success

During this stay-a-shelter time, we must learn to be resilient.  Reflect on the lessons you are learning so you can carry them forward into life-after COVID 19.

Download

 Self Check-In (https://bit.ly/MLE5SCI)

Upcoming Topics

What if you’re terrified of what’s coming?

What’s next?  The future of SLPs

5 must-have skills for SLPs to master during 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 c

In this episode of The Missing Link for SLPs podcast, I want to talk about imposter syndrome, and how to build your confidence as a speech language pathologist.

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Format

Storytelling, discussion, Q & A

Focus

In this episode, we are discussing strategies for increasing your overall confidence and addressing Impostor Syndrome.  

“What if I make a mistake?”  “What if they find out I am not any good?”  “What…” I often hear this concern from my students as they are uncertain of how to make the leap from knowing what they have in their heads and really owning it. It is like they are at the edge of a deep chasm, leaning over, looking down and doubting their skills. For a variety of reasons, they are uncertain how to be the expert they want to be. 

Story

Stepping into academia and the internet.

Discussion Questions:

How can I overcome Impostor Syndrome?

How can I feel more confident as a therapist?

I am afraid of people finding out I really don’t know what I am doing. What do I do?

How do I get to be like those great SLPs that I see on YouTube or meet at conventions?

Challenge Of The Week

Recognize one sabotaging thought a day this week and turn it into a positive thought.  Recognizing those negative thoughts will soon become easier and turn into a healthy habit.

Quote of the Week

"Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do."  Benjamin Spock

Tip For Success

Successful people have had challenges as well but have learned to overcome their challenges. Spend 15 minutes tonight learning tonight about someone you look up to and what they did to overcome their challenges. Learn to emulate those you admire and respect. 

Downloads

Download the worksheet with this episode.

Upcoming Topics

SLP Scripts

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to

In this episode of The Missing Link for SLPs podcast, I want to talk about imposter syndrome, and how to build your confidence as a speech language pathologist.

---> Download this episode's “study guide” or the full audio transcript <---

Format

Storytelling, discussion, Q & A

Focus

In this episode, we are discussing strategies for increasing your overall confidence and addressing Impostor Syndrome.  

“What if I make a mistake?”  “What if they find out I am not any good?”  “What…” I often hear this concern from my students as they are uncertain of how to make the leap from knowing what they have in their heads and really owning it. It is like they are at the edge of a deep chasm, leaning over, looking down and doubting their skills. For a variety of reasons, they are uncertain how to be the expert they want to be. 

Story

Stepping into academia and the internet.

Discussion Questions:

How can I overcome Impostor Syndrome?

How can I feel more confident as a therapist?

I am afraid of people finding out I really don’t know what I am doing. What do I do?

How do I get to be like those great SLPs that I see on YouTube or meet at conventions?

Challenge Of The Week

Recognize one sabotaging thought a day this week and turn it into a positive thought.  Recognizing those negative thoughts will soon become easier and turn into a healthy habit.

Quote of the Week

"Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do."  Benjamin Spock

Tip For Success

Successful people have had challenges as well but have learned to overcome their challenges. Spend 15 minutes tonight learning tonight about someone you look up to and what they did to overcome their challenges. Learn to emulate those you admire and respect. 

Downloads

Download the worksheet with this episode.

Upcoming Topics

SLP Scripts

Keep the Conversation Going

Thank you for listening to

In this episode of The Missing Link for SLPs podcast, I want to describe to you how my days play out as a medical speech pathologist in a variety of different settings. 

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Format

Storytelling and discussion based on “Post It note questions for the professor”

Focus

Mattie lays out her days in a variety of settings as a medical SLP.

Story

Key story that hits home from discussion - memory momento

Discussion & Reflection Questions

What happens during my day

On a medical unit in a Level 2 trauma hospital

In a rural hospital

Outpatient clinic

Home health

SNF

Private practice

Telepractice

Overseas

With insights on

How I start my day

How a schedule is created

Structure/vs no structure

Flexibility

Activities during the day in addition to therapy

Challenge Of The Week

This week, think about the medical setting that might best meet your interests and passions.

Quote Of The Week

“Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose.”  G.K. Nelson

Tip For Success

Be mindful of what you enjoy and what you don’t enjoy as you work. Over the course of a career, you want to be doing what you enjoy, over and over.  

Upcoming Topics

Imposter Syndrome

Keep the Conversation Going

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