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SLP Happy Hour

by 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 and calm at home. On the podcast, we talk about happiness, SLP lesson fails, easy (lazy) lessons, new habits we are trying to create, and tips and tricks for maintaining more SLP calm.

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Episodes

  1. 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

  2. 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 stut

  3. 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 coh

  4. 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 decid

  5. 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. T

  6. 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

  7. 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 o

  8. 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 - m

  9. 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

  10. 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 m

  11. 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 episod

  12. Ep. 118: What's the Next Big Thing - Pandemic Rage? Implications for SLPs

    In this episode, the cohosts define pandemic rage as well as 10 implications for SLPs. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro & Sponsored By 2:05 What’s new with us? 4:40 Pandemic Rage - are people meaner ri

  13. Ep. 117: 10 Key AAC Takeaways from the 2022 ATIA Conference

    In this episode, Sarah shares her travel experience to Florida (during the Omicron surge, unfortunately) and what she learned about AAC at the 2022 ATIA conference. The first part of this episode is a

  14. Ep. 116: School Age Intervention, Goals & Team Buy In - What Works? w/ Sarah Gregory SLP

    In this interview episode, Sarah Gregory shares all about school age AAC - including how to write goals, how to get team buy in and what makes for successful intervention sessions. For full show n

  15. Ep. 115: AAC Assessment and Intervention with Rachel Madel

    In this interview episode, SLP Rachel Madel shares tips for school-age AAC users. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction and Lighting Round 10:47 How did you get interested in AAC? 15:07 Case St

  16. Ep. 114: Dos and Don'ts of AAC Intervention for Emerging Communicators - What I'm Doing Differently

    For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/114 In this solo episode, Sarah shares dos and don’ts for AAC intervention with emerging communicators. Apraxia Bundle: https://bit.ly/3o1Rb

  17. Ep. 113: Solving Common Challenges With AAC & Play w/Tanna Neufeld

    In this interview episode, Sarah talks to Tanna Neufeld SLP & AAC Coach about an early communicator case study. Key Topics 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:36 Interview Begins 00:06:18 Case Study - Luke

  18. Ep. 112: An AAC Primer For the Beginner & Finding Joy in Communication w/Tanna Neufeld

    This episode is an interview with Tanna Neufeld, SLP, University of Washington Professor, and AAC Consultant. This episode focuses on intervention sessions for emerging communicators. For full show

  19. Ep. 111: The 5 Most Important Reflection Questions We are Asking Ourselves to Wrap Up the Year (Plus our Answers)

    For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/111 Key Topics 0:00 Introduction 2:01 What to Expect on the Podcast in 2022 3:51 Work and Job Updates for the Cohosts (including cele

  20. Ep. 110: Setting Boundaries - Clear is Kind

    For Full Show Notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/110 In this solo episode, Sarah shares 5 benefits to setting boundaries, plus some scripts for SLPs looking to set more boundaries at wor

  21. Ep. 109: How Our Radical Honesty Experiment Led to Better Boundaries, Less Stress & More Personal Integrity

    In this episode, the cohosts discuss their week of radical honesty, and the lessons learned in their radical honesty experiment. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/109

  22. Ep. 108: Five Things You May Not Know About Anger

    In this episode, the cohosts share: - Their changing opinion on anger as an emotion - 5 things you may not know about anger - 6 steps to processing difficult emotions (like anger) - A se

  23. Ep. 107: The Peony (800 Words) - Savoring the Best Case Scenario

    For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/107 In this episode, Sarah shares an essay about cutting a peony to the ground and it’s abundance and growth as it grew back from her bru

  24. Ep. 106: You Asked, We Answered - SLPs and Mental Health During the Pandemic

    For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/106 In this episode, the cohosts answer pandemic related questions including: What are your stress triggers right now? Are you more p

  25. Ep. 105: Is Our Mental Health Getting Worse in the Pandemic?

    Is our mental health getting worse in the pandemic? The cohosts discuss mental health in 2021 including privilege and mental health, plus thoughts on navigating difficult conversations at a time whe

  26. Ep. 104: The Plum Tree (800 Words)

    The SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/trauma SLP TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour In this solo episode, Sarah shares - A Plum Tree, A True Sto

  27. Ep. 103: Pandemic Trauma Questions & Answers

    In this episode, the cohosts answer your questions about pandemic trauma, including: How do you deal with the trauma of losing people you love to Covid and still supporting and helping your st

  28. Ep. 102: It's Not Burnout, It's Pandemic Trauma

    SLP Happy Hour Trauma Guide: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaguide SLP Happy Hour Student Stress & Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/trauma Teachers Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteach

  29. Ep. 101: A New Way to Look at Fluency Goals

    Resources This episode is sponsored by the SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course, open for a limited time: www.slphappyhour.com/trauma Also, check out this big packet of parent handouts: https://bit.ly/

  30. Ep. 100: The Problem with SLP Job Change Guilt & Our Summer Bucket Lists

    This episode covers: - SLP job change guilt - Pros and cons of working in the schools versus in private practice - Our summer bucket lists ...and more Sponsored by: SLP Happy Hour Trauma Cour

  31. Ep. 99: What Works for Echolalia and Play Based Sessions with Alexandria Zachos

    Are you an SLP working with students with echolalia? If you are like many of us, your previous training on echolalia was vague and confusing. In this episode, you'll get clarity on: - Play based sess

  32. Ep. 98: Tips to Incorporate Sensory Play & Student Preferences and Strengths for Autistic Students

    Are you learning from Autistic Advocates? Are you questioning your sessions and wondering if you are supporting your Autistic Learners? This episode covers: - Following Autistic Advocates to g

  33. Ep. 97: Friendships During Pandemic Times - 4 Little Shifts That Make a Big Difference

    How are your friendships during the pandemic? Are you feeling more lonely than usual? We are too, and in this episode you’ll learn 4 tips for navigating friendships during Pandemic Times. This epis

  34. Ep. 96: Personal Updates & Tips for Apraxia Assessment

    In this episode, the cohosts share some job and life updates (job changes, moving) plus 4 (plus 1 bonus) tips for Childhood Apraxia of Speech Assessment. Time Stamps 0-8:30: Personal Updates

  35. Ep. 95: Adoption Update & Year From Now SLP Predictions

    In this episode, Sarah shares an adoption update as she waits for borders to open with China, and has been waiting for more than a year to go to China to bring her child home as borders between the US

  36. Ep. 94: Are We Experiencing Posttraumatic Growth in Pandemic Times?

    Experiencing a worldwide pandemic - and huge changes in how we do our jobs during the last year and a half has been a collective traumatic experience. Although each person is experiencing these change

  37. Ep. 93: Burnout During Coronavirus Times & 6 Workplace Factors that Lead To Burnout

    Are you an SLP who wants to know more about Burnout? In many cases SLPs in burnout aren’t aware they are in burnout while they are in it - until they’ve recovered and can look back. In this episode, y

  38. Ep. 92: 10 Things We've Learned From Other SLPs (and Experience!) That Have Made Sessions More Efficient, More Effective & More Fun

    In a time where being an SLP can feel heavy, here’s a lighter and practical episode to help you move forward with a bit more ease in your sessions. These are therapy ideas and strategies for working w

  39. Ep. 91: Six Helpful Questions You Can Use in Your Parent Coaching Sessions with Bryony from Salt by the Sea

    Are you an SLP working to build your skills in parent coaching? In this episode, Bryony from www.saltbythesea.com comes onto the podcast to share six helpful questions you can use in your parent coach

  40. Ep. 90: The 4 Biggest Mistakes Students Make When Trying to Make the /R/ Sound & How to Prompt Them For a Correct Production

    In this solo episode, Sarah shares the 4 biggest mistakes students make when trying to produce the /r/ sound, and how to cue those misarticulations into “strong r” productions. Discussed in this e

  41. Episode 89: How Identifying 3 Default Feelings Has Changed Our Perspectives & How You Can Do it Too

    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

  42. Ep. 88: Ambiguous Loss & 5 Tips to Be a Better Listener

    For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes This episode discusses: - Autism eligibility meetings in the time of Coronavirus - Ambiguous Loss for parents - Tips for preschool h

  43. Ep. 87: Do This Before You Work on the /R/ Sound

    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 perfe

  44. Ep. 86: Your Private Practice Questions Answered w/ Guest Host Martha Speech

    For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/86 Are you considering opening a private practice? Is opening your own clinic something you’ve thought about - or are you more serious abo

  45. Ep. 85: A Framework for Making Small Changes that Lead to Big Results w/Robyn Downs

    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/85 Time Stamps 1:30 Introducing

  46. Ep. 84: Lessons Learned in 2020 & Hopes for The Coming Year

    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

  47. Ep. 83: When Work Isn't The Most Important Thing

    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 H

  48. Ep. 82: 5 Essential Factors To Consider Before You Leave Your Job

    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

  49. Ep. 81: Stepping Away From My Job Midyear with Jenn Alcorn

    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 co

  50. Ep. 80: Self Care Non Negotiables for Difficult Times

    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/sho

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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 and calm at home. On the podcast, we talk about happiness, SLP lesson fails, easy (lazy) lessons, new habits we are trying to create, and tips and tricks for maintaining more SLP calm.

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Sarah & Sarie

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education

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