Slp Happy Hour

In this episode you’ll hear about an easy snowball related lesson, a few book recommendations, and how labeling your 3 default feelings can help you recognize your most common emotions and what to do about it. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/89Sponsor Yearlong Boom Bundle of earlier developing speech sounds /p, b, m, d, n, h, t, k, g, w, ng, f, y/ - these are a collection of seasonal decks. This includes 9 motivating decks (including those with shorter attention spans) that span fall, winter, and spring seasons. There are fun activities like feeding a snowman, mailing Valentines, and planting pumpkins in a garden, and more. These decks have bonus word shapes activity (CV, CVC, CVCV) and an open-ended activity. Get the bundle: https://bit.ly/3jYi1xqSign up for the newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review the podcast: https://apple.co/3piL2VD

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notesThis episode discusses: - Autism eligibility meetings in the time of Coronavirus- Ambiguous Loss for parents - Tips for preschool hearing screenings- 5 Tips to support each other through active listeningThis Episode is Sponsored by our SLP Happy Hour Teacher’s Pay Teacher’s Store This is sponsored by the Early Sounds Boom Cards Decks in our TPT store targeting: /p, b, m, d, n, h, t, k, g, w, ng, f, y/.Boom Card Yearly Bundle: https://bit.ly/3tBsMKp

This episode was brought to you by: Here are a few units I recommend for students who are already at the sentence level or above (these include vocabulary and comprehension questions and are perfect for groups): /r/ readings with a landforms theme targeting science standards bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/R-in-Readings-Bundle-Nonfiction-Reading-Passages-6343345r readings bloodsuckers bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/R-Articulation-Readings-R-Articulation-Sentences-BLOODSUCKERS-6423675Tips discussed in this episode: By completing a thorough speech sample, we learn more about how and when (and if!) a student is using the /r/ soundCompleting a /r/ probe before we work on production will also make /r/ articulation speech therapy sessions be a lot less frustrating and more productiveUse consistent terms with your students when describing the /r/ sound (“lip sound” “tongue sound” and a “strong /r/” are some of my favorites)Get your students lips out of the way by asking them

For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/86Are you considering opening a private practice? Is opening your own clinic something you’ve thought about - or are you more serious about starting a practice this year? In this episode, guest host Martha Speech interviews Sarah, and the following questions (and more!) are answered? How do you get started with marketing? How did you get your first clients?Should I start with accepting insurance or private pay only? Should you buy assessments right away?How do I deal with no shows or canceled appointments? Should I charge for them? What should I do while I’m still in my “day job” to prepare to open my clinic? ….and more Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterWould you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8cThis episode was sponsored by SLP Happy Hour’s landforms /R/ reading unit, which you can find at: https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/landforms

In this episode, Robyn Conley Downs shares her framework for making small changes add up to big results. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/85Time Stamps 1:30 Introducing Robyn3:00 Lightning Round8:45 Robyn introduces herself12:30 Where are you on your to-do list?13:40 Our society rewards us for selfless overwork14:40 When you aren't whole, we lose you16:30 Robyn shares her rock bottom moment20:20 Setting goals with the intention of how you want to feel22:50 Goal example - how to leave work on time32:00 Goal example - how to check email less 39:00 How to approach goal setting and progress this year 46:00 We only have one life, and it is only so long, so let's spend it feeling as good as we can 48:00 The power of asking how you feel In this interview with Sarah, Robyn shares: Her work history (including working with plenty of SLPs and children with Autism as a Behavioral Specialist) and why she decided to make some career changesHow self compassion for the days we don’t achieve our goal

Are you winding down from this year and still figuring out what you’ve learned and how to approach the next year? In this episode, the cohosts share lessons they’ve learned this year and hopes for the year ahead, in hopes that it can help process your year. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/84To submit a question for the podcast: www.slphappyhour.com/contactThe episode is sponsored by our resources for teaching vowel sounds for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/vowelsbundle

In this episode - for full show notes visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/83- Book Spotlight: An American Marriage- Tips for prioritizing your home life - Easy lessons: unusual animals and a Harry Potter Escape RoomWant occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

Are you unhappy in your job this year? Feeling a bit more stressed than usual? Considering making a change in the future? In this episode, the cohosts share 5 factors to consider first, which will get you more clarity and more motion - whatever you decide to do next. Also in this episode, Sarie shares about GoGo Speech and their green screen activities. Sarah asks - is your check engine light on? For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/82Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8cThis episode is sponsored by the Household Items Compare and Contrast Unit we created. Using this flexible and functional unit, your students can gain skills in categorizing, describing, and compare & contrast for items they see around their household every day. Find it at: https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/categorize-describe-compare-and-contrast-household-objects

Have you thought about leaving your job this year? According to our informal poll, 70% of you don’t know if you’ll be finishing out your work contract this year or have had moments where you’ve considered quitting. With rising demands on SLPs and increased rules and regulations and less support around Coronavirus, many SLPs have reported feeling unhappy with their current work situation. But is it time to leave? How do you know when it’s time to leave? How can a job change be a part of your self care plan? And how to do make a graceful exit when you can’t leave midyear, but know you won’t be going back? These questions are answered by Jenn Alcorn who runs the popular Crazy Speech World Blog. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/81

In this episode, the cohosts share easy lessons for your speech room, therapy tips and what they are doing to get self care back to the basics. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/80Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

In this episode, the cohosts share lots of session ideas for sessions you can use right now, plus six lessons in self compassion that can help you, right now. For full show notes, visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/79Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? Review the podcast here: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cThank you!

In this solo episode Sarah shares her experience with schools stress trying to make Coronavirus therapy - and the backlog of evaluations - work. This episode explores some research-backed techniques for reducing stress, resources, and three self care challenges to start feeling better. We may not be able to do all the work - but we can work with our emotions to feel a bit better during this time. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/78Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourReview us in Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cFor access to the SLP Happy Hour Freebie Library: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

This episode explores the SLP session expectations the hosts had about telepractice versus their reality of actually running telepractice sessions during the Coronavirus Pandemic. For full show notes, visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/77This episode was sponsored by the SLP Happy Hour Teacher’s Pay Teachers store, specifically the R Taco Truck Boom Cards Deck. This resource allows students to have fun building tacos and visiting a taco truck and practicing /R/ in words, phrases and sentences. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

In this episode, the cohosts discuss what they are doing for work this school year. Both cohosts share some life updates and how Coronavirus has impacted their work worlds. They also discuss evacuating their homes in September 2020.Recommended Book by a Black Author: The Beauty of Braking: a Memoir by Michele Harper & The Lesson, by Cadwell Turnbull (science fiction) Lesson Gone WrongSarah shares a lesson overtaken by a messy snack. Self Care ChallengeSarie suggests a way to reach out to a friend. As always, to get behind the scenes information about the podcast and the occasional freebies that go with our episodes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/76

Are you an SLP doing standardized assessments via telepractice for the first time? This episode is for you. In this interview episode, Stacy Crouse discusses the dos and don’ts of assessment via telepractice. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/75Please consider donating to this farmworker and immigrant relief fund to support fire relief efforts for this community. Thank you! Link: http://uneteoregon.org/donate/

This episode explores a variety of books on antiracism & white privilege for SLPs. For full show notes (including book titles) visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/74

This BONUS episode is an interview with Theresa from Lady in the Box, where we dig in and discuss what it’s like to do telepractice in the schools. In this episode Theresa and Sarah offer a primer and tips for SLPs providing service via telepractice (by choice or not). Topics include: six teletherapy tips, and what to do the first month of school. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/73

Is fear stopping you from accomplishing your goals?In this podcast episode we discuss things we've done this year that we were afraid of, how we moved beyond fear to meet a few goals this year, and what we WANT to do right now, but need to work through the fear first. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/72

Do you struggle with Impostor Syndrome?Do you want more effective strategies for when Impostor Syndrome creeps up? In this episode, we interview Kathryn Samples for 5 practical tips for using self talk to work through impostor syndrome. Kate is a doctoral candidate studying mindfulness and compassion fatigue, and she is an SLP. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/71

Are you considering a job change in the next year or two? Or are you just curious about how being a school employee is different from working a school contract as a telepractice SLP? In this episode, we walk you through a day in the life of a school SLP and a telepractice SLP, including the similarities and differences between the two. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/70