The Pediatric Speech Sister Show Podcast: Building Culturally Responsive Practice with Melanie Y. Evans, MS CCC-SLP

Today we recognize the 3rd principle which means we honor the meaning of Ujima or Collective Work & Responsibility. In Kwanzaa terms, Ujima means "to build and maintain our community together and make our community’s problems our problems and solve them together."

Check out this Kwanzaa-themed episode as I discuss: 

- how SLPs can recognize Ujima in our practices and amongst our colleagues

- how SLPs can  ensure a sense of community with the people we serve and work with!

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Self-determination is an under-discussed topic in our field. It's easy to lose motivation and self-determination when you're overwhelmed with the day-to-day work. Today we recognize the second principle of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia, which means "to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves."

Self-Determination Theory: 

Rochester University, 2022 (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/patient-care/self-determination-theory.aspx) 

Join us in the discussion as we come up with different ways we can practice self-determination in our field! 

Check out the CEU Presentation, "Introduction to Cultural Competemility in SLP": 

https://www.thecreditsinstitute.com/extra-credit (Anti-Black Racism Course, Credit Institute)

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How can speech-language pathologists become more unified in our profession? Tune into Day 1 of the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa in SLP series! in this episode I give you 6 ways SLPs can practice unity in the field and ensure we are uplifting each other where it matters.  

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Looking for inclusive Holiday-themed speech therapy activity ideas for your pre-school aged kiddos? Kwanzaa is an excellent holiday to recognize during this time for your African-American students! 

For our very first episode of the Pediatric Speech Sister Show, we welcome Kelly Vess, a preschool speech language pathologist, entrepreneur, and author. On this episode, Kelly offers evidence-based ideas that will make your students feel included during the holiday celebrations AND help them reach gains toward their speech and language goals! 

It was tons of fun to talk with Kelly as she discussed the activities she plans to do during this holiday season. If you have any questions for her, you can contact her on Instagram and Facebook @kellyvessslp and her website www.kellyvessslp.com. 

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Note: This episode is previously recorded on Instagram Live. Please excuse audio glitches and audience interactions!