SLP Happy Hour

In this cohosted episode (which is more on the chatty side), Nikki and Sarah share: Life updates: Nikki shares her children's progress in speech therapy, Sarah shares her frustration to make progress on what she thought would be an easy goal Lazy lessons: easy lessons to try this month As things get busy, the cohosts share what they are not prioritizing at work and at home this season, and what th...

Would you like to learn more about child-led therapy sessions? In this interview with Alexandria Zachos, we discuss some myths of child-led sessions including: You can't measure progress in child-led sessions Child-led sessions are a free for all You can't do groups with child-led sessions ...and more For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/173 Newsletter Review the podcast

What does it mean to be a “good enough” SLP? In this episode, Sarah shares 5 things being a “good enough” SLP means to her, and encourages you to make your own list of what being an imperfectly good SLP means to you. Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/172 Review the podcast

Have you ever considered leaving a school job mid-year? Although it's not ideal, sometimes circumstances become such that we might feel like it becomes the only option. This episode discusses: Signs it's time to leave a job Megan's experience of leaving a school job midyear What happened with the school board & her principal when she resigned Her next SLP job - and did things get better? For f...

In this episode, Sarah shares some big work changes she’s making, as well as why private practice might not be for everyone. Review the Podcast Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/170

In this episode, SLP Sara Ware (Instagram) shares tips for guiding families and learners through the early stages of the AAC process, including: Work with families to determine goals Determine daily routines as opportunities to model language Meet the family where they are at Ask open-ended questions (including what has and hasn’t worked, and what they have and haven’t tried so far) before offerin...

As speech language pathologists, many of us got into this work to help people. This can make it difficult when we receive criticism and feedback - especially from the families of the students we work with.  In this episode, you’ll learn 7 tips for navigating difficult feedback conversations with grace and compassion. These are things as SLPs we didn’t learn in graduate school (but should have!). L...

n this episode with Kim Lewis from Activity Tailor, we discuss 5 ways to build a sustainable SLP career. ✅ 5 Tips for Building a Sustainable SLP Career Communicate with caregivers, don’t put pressure for progress all on your own shoulders. Identify what “good enough” work for you means and what that looks like. Separate your identity from your job, your title isn’t who you are. Think about your s...

In this solo episode, Sarah shares 7 ways to separate work from identity, which can help SLPs tend to burnout and recover. Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/166

In this quick solo episode, Sarah shares 5 ways to get clients for your private practice. Private practice coaching for SLPs: www.slphappyhour.com/coach Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/165 Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this episode, Sarah and Suzanne Aldrich discuss Suzanne's private practice - focusing on Speech Sound Disorders (SSDs) for the birth-5 population. Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/164 Suzanne on IG Functional Words for Apraxia Resource

:31In this varied interview with Danielle Guenther and Nikki Hunjan (and host Sarah), the trio discusses: The emotions and caring that go into this work Separating your identity from your job The amount of money and time SLPs spend of their own for this career ...and more Time Stamps (0:00) Intro & Our Careers so Far (2:13) Clinic vs Schools: Pros and Cons (5:23) Life Changes & Job Changes...

In this episode w/ Klaire Brumbaugh ( IG: slpwithdr.b ), the following topics are discussed: Managing treatment overwhelm (all the SSD approaches!) Choosing an SSD approach Are we supposed to do these approaches as outlined in the studies? How do we implement them in the real world of therapy sessions? Show Notes Full show notes at: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/163 Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (1:1...

In this episode with SLP Happy Hour former Podcast Host Sarie Wu, we discuss some updates from Sarie, and then around minute (5:00) start discussing our favorite places to travel. Sarie discusses international destinations, as she's traveled to 21 countries. Sarah shares some of her favorite US locations to visit. Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/179

In this episode, Sarah shares toys she uses for toddlers and preschoolers with expressive language delay. You will also learn TONS of play-based ideas for using these toys in early sessions. Links: Full Show Notes Late Talkers E-Book Blog post that accompanies this episode

This episode covers what it's like to work in the schools as a speech language pathologist. Guests Rachel Archambault and Megan Stewart do a deep dive into creating a sustainable career as a school SLP. Whether you are new to the profession or are a seasoned SLP, this thoughtful discussion covers: ✔️ pros and cons of working in the school setting ✔️ advocating for yourself as your caseload grows ✔...

This interview with Crystal Lara-Nava and Sara Serota is wide ranging and covers: How to support yourself and advocate for yourself as an SLP without children What To Say & What Not To Say Are we still good SLPs? Can we understand the full SLP experience without children? (The short answer: yes.) ' Full Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/160 Private Practice Coaching: www.slphappyhour...

Are you an SLP dealing with imposter syndrome? In this panel discussion with host Sarah and guests Emily Cohen (Tandem Speech) and Nikki Hunjan (Teach Speech 365), you’ll hear more about the topic from practicing SLPs. Topics Discussed: What is Imposter Syndrome (IS) and what is it’s history? What are different ways IS presents itself in the early stages? What can we do about IS? How can we offer...

Are you an SLP interested in opening a private practice? Or, are you curious about what it might be like to own your own private practice? In this Episode, Sarah interviews Cass Kim of Central Oahu Speech as they discuss the myths versus realities of owning your own practice. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 0:40 Cass’s Books  3:31 Myth 1: You need to see students 40 hours per week to be full time  6:10 Myt...

In this episode with medical SLP Rinki Varindani Desai, we discuss: How do you know when it's time to make a career transition? How can you work past fear of the unknown? What is a good first step when you know you want to make a change, but don't know what that change should be? For more on Rinki, visit the show notes or follow the STEP Community or Rinki on Instagam. Show notes: www.slphappyhour...

Links for books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3rczOc0 (Affiliate Link) Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/156 Books Mentioned and Time Stamps: 3:57 Mexican Gothic 4:43 Anatomy a Love Story 6:15 The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches 7:04 Lost Coast Literary 8:00 Murder in an Irish Village 9:47 Ravenfall 11:09 The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels Corrections/Clarification: The Agatha...

Do you have a private practice? Are you considering opening one? Canceled appointments can be frustrating as they reduce your income - especially when they are late notice. So, let's make a plan to address this common issue. In this episode, Sarah walks you through specific situations in which cancels occur and what to do about them in private practice, including: Families who cancel for a lot of...

In this episode with Megan Stewart from Sensible Literacy , we discuss: Our favorite books for prek, early elementary and later elementary Our favorite books for interests (space, dinosaurs, trains) For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/154

In this episode, Sarah shares 5 Common Mistakes SLPs make in sessions for Childhood Apraxia of Speech and what to do instead. Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/153 Apraxia Treatment Bundle (link)

In this episode with Megan Stewart from Sensible Literacy, you’ll learn: About her position specializing in AAC in the schools The pros and cons of her job What has (and hasn’t helped) as she’s approached burnout Megan also asks Sarah about self care, her favorite population to work with, and where she’d live if she could choose. This episode ends with a self care challenge that includes saying no...