220. What a Dying Friend Taught Me About Being an SLP

This episode is a message on humanism, mission, and showing up fully for every child. It's not a question of whether the child can do it. Of course they can. It's only a question of how. This week's episode is deeply personal. After losing a close friend and being present with him in his final moments, a powerful message surfaced: when someone is suffering, don't look away. Go toward them. For SLPs working with challenging children (kids who bite, scratch, have hours-long tantrums, or hurt themselves) this message is everything. The children on your caseload who are hardest to reach are the ones who need you most. And you have what it takes to show up for them. In this episode, let's discuss... Why a humanistic lens, not just a clinical one, is the foundation of meaningful work with children Why a narrow approach with kids with autism will leave you stuck, and what a truly holistic approach looks like How to take what's working in one area of your practice and bridge it to the gaps without reinventing the wheel Why this work is a mission and why giving all of yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically is worth it This episode is for you if.... You work with children who are challenging to reach and sometimes wonder if you're making a difference You feel the physical, emotional, and mental weight of this work You want to be reminded that you are capable and that there's always a "how" You're looking for the motivation to roll up your sleeves and keep going READY TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE ONE CHILD AT A TIME? You bring the mission. We bring the materials. The SIS Membership gives preschool SLPs instant access to ready-to-use, effective, and engaging resources, so you can spend less time prepping and more time doing what you do best: showing up for your kids. ✔ Therapist-designed materials built for real preschool caseloads ✔ Strategies that support a holistic, whole-child approach ✔ Tools that work even with your most challenging kids You don't have to do this alone. Join the SIS Membership today and change lives faster. https://www.kellyvess.com/sis See you there,💚Kelly