Ep. 63 - The Ethics of Moral Injury in Speech Pathology and Transgender Voice Intervention

In this episode, I have Rebecca Von Duering (they/them), MS-SLP back on the show to discuss moral injury and considerations for transgender voice intervention. Tune in as we unpack:Moral injury - how it affects speech therapists due to limitations in care.Transgender voice care & navigating challenges like microaggressions.Advocating for transgender clients & becoming a strong ally.This episode was previously recorded on the Pediatric Speech Sister Show Network on Youtube. You can watch the LIVE REPLAY HERE: https://youtube.com/live/1_J5PDxwxXw Read the transcript HERE: https://bit.ly/4csgqtK ABOUT REBECCA: Rebecca is a speech and language pathologist working in the greater Puget Sound Region of Seattle, Washington. Prior to Speech Pathology they worked as a elementary school teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada and in San Diego, California. Since 2015 they have specialized in Gender Affirming Care and they provide services through an antiracist, neurodiversity affirming, and linguistic justice framework. As clinical lead for a major healthcare institution they strive to align patient care delivery needs with corporate leadership initiatives through advocacy work and interdisciplinary training.Get in touch with Rebecca on Instagram: instagram.com/genderaffirmingvoice  Disclaimer: Delightful reads are recommended here with potential affiliate links. If you choose to explore further and make a purchase, a commission may come my way, lighting up my day. Your positivity and support mean the world!This podcast is sponsored by the Pediatric Speech Sister Network© on YouTube Live. You can checkout the latest live replays here: http://youtube.com/@PediatricSpeechSisterNetwork _________________________________________________MORE FROM PEDIATRIC SPEECH SISTERFollow me on Instagram! http://instagram.com/pediatricspeechsister Check out the PSS Gift Shop: https://pedspeechsister.etsy.com Pediatric Speech Sister Show Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pediatric-speech-sister-show/id1659114388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Uqf5xU9edqc4W1VkhfZV9 Get your “5 Ways to Support BIPOC Children in Clinical and Education Settings” FREE Poster Here: http://tinyurl.com/supportBIPOCkids"Introduction to Cultural Competemility in Speech Pathology" eBook Pre-Sell: https://tinyurl.com/culturalcompetemilityGET HERE: CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS GLOSSARY: Start challenging your implicit biases with the “Empowering Inclusivity: Culturally Responsive Glossary with Implicit Bias Self-Reflection, 2LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disability TermsGet 10% OFF USING CODE PSS10 TODAY!FOR ASPIRING SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTSAre you an SLP2Be? Checkout Praxis Speech Sister on Instagram:http://instagram.com/praxisspeechsister Listen to the Praxis Speech Sister Podcast: tiny.url/praxisspeechsistermedia! FREE Mindset and Study Prep Mini Course Out Now: tinyurl.com/praxisminicourseMelanie Y. Evans - SLP L.L.C. is now accepting volunteer Influencer Interns! Find out more at tinyurl.com/pssinternapp. Preparing for the SLP Praxis Exam? Get your FREE Praxis Prep Guide Here: https://mailchi.mp/378fe4c47030/studyprep