Slp Happy Hour

In this episode, the cohosts discuss their week of radical honesty, and the lessons learned in their radical honesty experiment. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/109Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterFor no prep or low prep resources to make your SLP life easier: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

In this episode, the cohosts share:- Their changing opinion on anger as an emotion - 5 things you may not know about anger- 6 steps to processing difficult emotions (like anger) - A self care challenge to acknowledge your anger (with steps of how to do so)For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/108Teachers Pay Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourTrauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaReview the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/107In this episode, Sarah shares an essay about cutting a peony to the ground and it’s abundance and growth as it grew back from her brutal pruning job. This is a story about the best case scenario happening, rather than the worst - and the abundance of the peony in her garden. Sometimes we can be disappointed - and sometimes we can be surprised with a gift and savoring the moment. To review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cTrauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterTeachers Pay Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/106In this episode, the cohosts answer pandemic related questions including:What are your stress triggers right now?Are you more patient or impatient during the pandemic?What are some small ways you’ve adjusted to the pandemic (like more frequent self care) and some bigger ways (changing jobs, career) that you’ve made to adjust to the pandemic? The cohosts also share a self care challenge to seek out deep rest and mention the book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. The show closes with some cozy fall themed book and show recommendations. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterTeachers Pay Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourSLP Happy Hour Student Stress and Trauma Course www.slphappyhour.com/trauma

Is our mental health getting worse in the pandemic? The cohosts discuss mental health in 2021 including privilege and mental health, plus thoughts on navigating difficult conversations at a time when we may be struggling at the same time as our loved ones and friends. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/105Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour Teachers Pay Teachers Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

The SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaSLP TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourIn this solo episode, Sarah shares - A Plum Tree, A True Story - about a plum tree on her property and what it has taught her about community and connection.For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/104

In this episode, the cohosts answer your questions about pandemic trauma, including: How do you deal with the trauma of losing people you love to Covid and still supporting and helping your students/clients/patients and trying to remain open to them when they are actively NOT taking precautions to protect themselves and others?How do we live and deal with pandemic trauma when the pandemic has no end in sight?What can we practically do to heal from the ongoing pandemic trauma? What can you do about it?For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/103SLP Happy Hour Student Stress & Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaTeachers Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

SLP Happy Hour Trauma Guide: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaguideSLP Happy Hour Student Stress & Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaTeachers Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourApraxia Unit: https://bit.ly/3o1RbZpParent Handouts: https://bit.ly/3wIJdFLDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterIn this Episode, the cohosts discuss: Summer Bucket Lists - some wins and some fails The pandemic slump both cohosts had after Delta and the feelings around this (from overwhelm to numbness) The difference between burnout and pandemic trauma For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/102

Resources This episode is sponsored by the SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course, open for a limited time: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaAlso, check out this big packet of parent handouts: https://bit.ly/3wIJdFLTime Stamps 0-11:00 Fluency Goal Writing11:01-11:56 Trauma Course Info11:57-19:52 SLP Wisdom19:53-27:40 Self Care Challenge & Wrap Up For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/101

This episode covers:- SLP job change guilt- Pros and cons of working in the schools versus in private practice- Our summer bucket lists...and moreSponsored by: SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaParent Handout Bundle: https://bit.ly/3wIJdFL

Are you an SLP working with students with echolalia? If you are like many of us, your previous training on echolalia was vague and confusing. In this episode, you'll get clarity on:- Play based sessions focusing on student interest- What "whole language learning" is and how to work to develop novel language with your learners who are scripting- What a session might look like for preschool and school age children Listen in to get clarity on echolalia treatment for SLPs.For more on Alexandria: www.meaningfulspeech.com* A note about sound quality, Sarah's podcast mic didn't hook up correctly to the recording software here, so her sound quality isn't as good as other episodes. To get easy lesson ideas and more from SLP Happy Hour: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterThe SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course is Live! www.slphappyhour.com/trauma

Are you learning from Autistic Advocates? Are you questioning your sessions and wondering if you are supporting your Autistic Learners? This episode covers: - Following Autistic Advocates to gain information about how to shift our practice- Leaning into the “I don’t know” energy - and using it as a tool to realize we are still learning - Following a student’s lead- Becoming more flexible as SLPs to serve students- Being present rather than working for tally marks on a sheet - Building our skills in sensory needs and processing to learn more about our students Mentioned on this episode: Two Sides of the Spectrum Podcast, Jessi Ginsburg InstagramThis episode is sponsored by the /R/ Nonfiction Reading Unit: https://bit.ly/3eRA2waIf you’d like self care tips and easy lessons go to: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter For full show notes & transcript, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/98

How are your friendships during the pandemic? Are you feeling more lonely than usual? We are too, and in this episode you’ll learn 4 tips for navigating friendships during Pandemic Times.This episode is sponsored by Vocalic R Floods Nonfiction Text Unit. https://bit.ly/3ho3wDFFor lesson ideas and happiness tips: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter For full show notes & transcript: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/97

In this episode, the cohosts share some job and life updates (job changes, moving) plus 4 (plus 1 bonus) tips for Childhood Apraxia of Speech Assessment. Time Stamps0-8:30: Personal Updates8:30-12:35 : Apraxia Assessment Tips 12:35-16:20 : Review, Apraxia ResourceSponsored By: Childhood Apraxia of Speech Bundle https://bit.ly/3tUFq6QGet Self Care Tips & Lesson Ideas: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterReview the Podcast: https://apple.co/3piL2VDFor full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/96

In this episode, Sarah shares an adoption update as she waits for borders to open with China, and has been waiting for more than a year to go to China to bring her child home as borders between the US and China are closed due to Coronavirus related travel restrictions. Sarah and Sarie also share a total of six predictions of how increased virtual therapy during the Coronavirus pandemic has changed the face of speech therapy forever. The cohosts also share three good things getting them through the week. Time Stamps:0-17:33 Sarah’s adoption updates 17:33-23:20 SLP Predictions for the future23:20-25:55 Three good things 25:55-end A recap of the episode and resourcesThis episode is sponsored by our Childhood Apraxia of Speech Bundle: https://bit.ly/2RQdZgvWant self care and speech therapy tips? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterFor full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/95

Experiencing a worldwide pandemic - and huge changes in how we do our jobs during the last year and a half has been a collective traumatic experience. Although each person is experiencing these changes differently, many of us have experienced traumas both related to the pandemic and unrelated to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. In this episode, we discuss posttraumatic growth after traumatic events, define it, and cover the four areas in which people tend to grow during periods of learning after trauma. For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/94Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterLearning Verbs Packet: https://bit.ly/3wEgYIK

Are you an SLP who wants to know more about Burnout? In many cases SLPs in burnout aren’t aware they are in burnout while they are in it - until they’ve recovered and can look back. In this episode, you’ll learn Sarah’s personal story of getting burnout (again!) this year, plus six workplace factors that lead to burnout, which will help you if you are considering a job switch or trying to figure out if you might be in burnout this year. For full show notes and transcript visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/93This episode is sponsored by our Childhood Apraxia of Speech Vowel Bundle: https://bit.ly/3rBE2ExTo review the podcast in Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

In a time where being an SLP can feel heavy, here’s a lighter and practical episode to help you move forward with a bit more ease in your sessions. These are therapy ideas and strategies for working with families that we’ve learned from other SLPs and our own experience that have helped us in our SLP lives. Sponsored by: Nonfiction Vocalic R Bundle https://bit.ly/3lKmEflReview the Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cFor full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/92

Are you an SLP working to build your skills in parent coaching? In this episode, Bryony from www.saltbythesea.com comes onto the podcast to share six helpful questions you can use in your parent coaching sessions. As we are still firmly rooted in Pandemic Times, many SLPs who may have been able to get on the floor and play with learners are now switching to a parent coaching model. This episode shares tips for transitioning to this more smoothly, plus why some SLPs (like Sarah!) feel intimidated by parent coaching and what to do about it. For full show notes and transcript, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/91For behind the scenes information and the freebies that go with episodes: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterReview us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3piL2VDThis episode is sponsored by our no-prep homework packet for students with Childhood Apraxia of Speech: https://bit.ly/38hjIBg

In this solo episode, Sarah shares the 4 biggest mistakes students make when trying to produce the /r/ sound, and how to cue those misarticulations into “strong r” productions. Discussed in this episode: What to do when students: Clenching their jaw Rounding their lipsDistorted “throat sound” that sounds like gargling Hybrid of any of the above or doing the “same sound”Remember - it can take a long time to establish the /r/ sound and that doesn’t mean you are doing something wrong as an SLP. If you are ready for sentences and readings, check out this Bloodsuckers Unit which is full of sentences and nonfiction readings on some “icky and fun” (so say my students) animals and insects. This packet includes vocabulary and comprehension questions so it’s ideal for groups. You can find it at: https://bit.ly/2OObzgLSign up for updates & easy lessons: www.slphappyhour.comReview the podcast: http://bit.ly/2kM2JPQFor full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/90