SLP Happy Hour

Sarah & Sarie

SLP Happy Hour is a podcast for caring SLPs who want more calm and less chaos in their workday. We are passionate about combating perfectionism and helping SLPs create stronger and healthier relationships with their work worlds, and to have more fun...

  • 21 minutes 32 seconds
    Ep. 129: Private Practice Q & A, Tips For Making Big Decisions
    In this solo episode, Sarah answers some private practice questions (and gets very honest about finding a niche and her experience of impostor syndrome before starting a clinic) including how to know when it’s time to start and what a typical day looks like.

    Time Stamps
    1:30 How did you know it was time to start your own private practice?
    4:25 How did you decide on a niche? Do you market yourself differently to keep the caseload you like?
    6:08 What does a typical day look like for you?
    FYI since this episode was recorded Sarah now does all her own clinic administration and insurance billing as her clinic administrator has moved on to become an SLP-Assistant locally
    8:25 Experiencing self doubt and fear before starting a clinic
    9:22 Why “Do The Option That Scares You The Most” is terrible advice
    13:08 The difference between fear and intuition
    14:30 How to connect with intuition when making a big decision
    15:10 Questions to ask your intuition
    17:59 Rumination
    20:27 Recap

    A quick note: this is our last episode as we take a summer break from podcasting - we’ll see you with new episodes in September.


    Thank you to Annie Filla (Instagram: aac.with.annie) for submitting today’s questions.

    Links
    Sponsored By Parent Handout Bundle: https://bit.ly/3lSkmvF
    Connect With Us: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter
    Submit a Question for the Podcast: www.slphappyhour.com (scroll down to find the submission form)

    For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/129
    16 June 2022, 1:00 am
  • 27 minutes 1 second
    Ep. 128: Fluency Session Ideas & Exiting a Job Gracefully
    In this solo episode, you’ll learn some easy session ideas and activities for fluency session, plus tips for exiting a job gracefully as an SLP.


    Time Stamps

    1:31 What kind of support in stuttering would be beneficial to you?

    2:07 AAC - How do you get parents to use devices at home?

    5:12 How has the neurodiversity movement changed how you practice?

    11:37 3 Easy Lesson Ideas for School Age Fluency Sessions

    18:09 Exiting a Job Gracefully

    26:17 Wrap Up


    Thank you for today's questions from Dana Wierzbicki (Infinite Horizon Speech).


    Links
    Fluency Parent Handouts - Preschool https://bit.ly/3t3O6te, School Age https://bit.ly/3wTo1hL

    Ask Us A Question: www.slphappyhour.com (scroll down for the form)

    For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/128
    Connect with Us: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

    Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour
    9 June 2022, 1:00 am
  • 23 minutes 9 seconds
    Ep. 127: Summer Bucket Lists & Your Apraxia Questions Answered
    In this Episode, you’ll learn Sarie and Sarah’s summer bucket lists, goals & routines they are developing, and their upcoming life changes. Then, the conversation changes to the speech room as the cohosts discuss Childhood Apraxia of speech, including: goal ideas, assessment measures, where to start and therapy techniques.


    Time Stamps

    0:00-11:40 Intro & Summer Bucket Lists

    11:45 How do you know if a child has Apraxia? What assessment measures do you use?

    13:57 Once you know a child has CAS, where do you start with speech therapy?

    17:05 What are some therapy techniques you use with your students?

    18:56 CAS Goal Examples

    20:24 What do you do with CAS once kids are fairly intelligible at the word level?

    22:10 Outro



    For full show notes, visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/127


    Links

    SLP Happy Hour on TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

    More from SLP Happy Hour: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter
    2 June 2022, 1:00 am
  • 12 minutes 54 seconds
    Ep. 126: AAC Pilot Program
    In this solo episode, Sarah shares how she’s implementing a systems-first approach to AAC at her clinic. This episode includes a discussion of how to get communication systems (for free), how to decide on a system, and ways to monitor if it’s working.
    Step 1 Identify who needs to be a part of this AAC program
    Step 2 Research Systems
    Step 3 Monitor Progress & Determine Next Steps


    Parent Handouts for AAC: https://bit.ly/3vWm8Sc

    Sarah Cruz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcruzslp/

    Contact: www.slphappyhour.com/contact
    26 May 2022, 1:00 am
  • 31 minutes 37 seconds
    Ep. 125: Learning About AAC - It Doesn’t Have to be So Hard (+AAC tips)
    In this episode, Sarah and Sarie discussed different masking rules in Sarie’s setting (schools) versus Sarah’s Setting (clinic) and the confusion and conflict that has invited for families they see. This conversation isn’t about the hosts’ personal beliefs on masking, but rather the confusing messages regarding mask wearing and that the rules should be consistent between schools and clinics.

    The cohosts also discuss four problems with AAC education (and how to fix them), and discuss gestalt language learning and AAC. Sarah and Sarie also share their favorite recent reads, with both nonfiction and fiction book recommendations.

    Key Topics
    0:00 Intro
    1:31 Inconsistent Masking Guidelines in Oregon
    10:25 4 Problems with AAC Education (and how to fix them)
    22:25 AAC & Gestalt Language Learners
    30:35 Wrap Up

    For Full Show Notes, Visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/125
    TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour
    Hear from Us: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter
    19 May 2022, 1:00 am
  • 16 minutes 4 seconds
    Ep. 124: Our Top /R/ Generalization Activities & EdPuzzle
    Key Topics
    0:00 Intro
    2:20 Recommendations & What’s Up, What’s Down
    5:50 Ideas for /R/ generalization
    10:30 EdPuzzle for Speech Therapy Ideas
    14:55 Wrap Up

    For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/124

    Vocalic R Reading Packet: https://bit.ly/3Fj2Rxh

    Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter
    12 May 2022, 1:00 am
  • 17 minutes 54 seconds
    Ep. 123: AAC Overwhelm
    In this solo episode, Sarah discusses her experience learning about AAC, including the challenges of information overload, the focus on AAC education on theory instead of practice, and what’s on the other side.of AAC Overwhelm. By the end of this episode, you’ll have and idea of how to navigate learning about a new area of clinical interest (with a less overwhelming process).

    Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/123

    Links

    AAC Parent Handouts: https://bit.ly/3Op8kH6

    Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter
    28 April 2022, 1:00 am
  • 23 minutes 20 seconds
    Ep. 122: It's Easy to Lash Out, It's Hard to Regulate
    Key Topics
    0 Intro & Topics for Today
    2:00 Lesson Gone Wrong
    4:02 It’s easy to lash out, it’s hard to communicate
    19:03 Smartphone Use & Happiness (aware - focused use for a purpose, unaware - mindless use, use while the phone doesn’t have your full attention)
    22:11 Wrap Up

    In this cohosted episode, Sarah and Sarie discuss:
    A lesson gone wrong
    Tips to stop, think and process (rather than lash out) when things are difficult
    Tips for dealing with people who lash out at us
    3 Steps for Navigating through Conflict (identify your response, discharge the emotion, clarify your solution)

    For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/122

    SLP Happy Hour Parent Handout Packet - https://bit.ly/37fpJB4

    For more from SLP Happy Hour - www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter
    21 April 2022, 1:00 am
  • 19 minutes 45 seconds
    Ep. 121: Articulation Research, Tiny Weird Things & Pandemic Babies
    Key Topics
    0:00 Intro
    2:06 Articulation Tips & Research (a new way to take data, /r/ app)
    6:03 Lesson Ideas (5 free online quizzes)
    9:32 Self Care Challenge
    13:35 Pandemic Babies
    18:39 Wrap Up & Summary

    For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/121

    Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

    Vocalic R Reading Packet: https://bit.ly/3r4wi04
    7 April 2022, 1:00 am
  • 17 minutes 4 seconds
    Ep. 120: Am I Ready for a Side Gig? Plus, TPT Income Report
    In this Solo episode, Sarah talks about SLP Side Hustles/Side Gigs and answers questions like:
    How long does it take to make money once you get a side gig?
    What are some side gigs SLPs do?
    How much money did you make on TPT?
    How do I know if I might be ready to start a business on the side?

    Key Ideas
    0:00 Why should I start a side business?
    02:19 How can an SLP choose what to do for a side hustle?
    02:57 What tools/knowledge do you need to start selling on TPT?
    03:47 Why did I choose TPT?
    05:11 5 Indicators You May be Ready for a Side Gig
    06:55 TPT Income Report
    09:50 Why haven’t my sales grown lately?
    11:08 Business Lessons I’ve learned
    14:00 Tips for TPT Sellers
    15:15 Encouragement for SLPs with Side Gigs


    Links
    Connect with us: www.slphappyhour/newsletter
    SLP TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour
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    23 March 2022, 11:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 16 seconds
    Ep. 119: Ambiguous Loss & Unresolved Grief
    TW: Brief mentions of death, suicide, and loss

    Key Topics
    0:00 Topic & Intro
    1:24 Ambiguous Loss
    12:09 What can I do for someone experiencing grief?
    14:07 About Rumination

    In this episode, the cohosts share more about ambiguous loss, and how to tell if you are experiencing it. They also cover 5 ways to help loved ones who are grieving, and what “ruminating” looks like and some self-care questions to ask yourself when you are stuck in a negative thought loop.

    For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/119

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    17 March 2022, 1:00 am
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