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Episode 89: How Identifying 3 Default Feelings Has Changed Our Perspectives & How You Can Do it Too Feb 18, 2021

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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/89
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Ep. 88: Ambiguous Loss & 5 Tips to Be a Better Listener Feb 11, 2021

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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 hearing screenings
- 5 Tips to support each other through active listening
This 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

Ep. 87: Do This Before You Work on the /R/ Sound Jan 28, 2021

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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-6343345
r readings bloodsuckers bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/R-Articulation-Readings-R-Articulation-Sentences-BLOODSUCKERS-6423675
Tips 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/ sound
Completing a /r/ probe before we work on production will also make /r/ articulation speech therapy sessions be a lot less frustrating and more productive
Use 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 to smile or by using some of the tips above
Practice discrimination and see if your student can discriminate your productions as well as their own productions, either as old way /r/ sounds or strong /r/ sounds
Working on the /r/ sound is one of the trickiest sounds to work on in speech therapy. Remember to give it time. If it’s taking time, chances are - you are doing it right, it’s just going to take longer than you think it will.
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Ep. 86: Your Private Practice Questions Answered w/ Guest Host Martha Speech Jan 21, 2021

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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 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
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This episode was sponsored by SLP Happy Hour’s landforms /R/ reading unit, which you can find at: https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/landforms
Time Stamps
2:40 Martha describes her private practice
4:00 Lightning Round
8:20 Martha asks - Why did you start a private practice?
8:48 What challenges did you face in your private practice that you didn’t see coming?
11:38 What do you recommend for marketing and what do you not recommend doing?
17:46 How did you get your first client?
24:30 I’ve heard horror stories about billing insurance - what was your experience?
(FYI I talked about filling out the application and being in network, I failed to mention it usually takes 3-4 months for insurance to process that paperwork packet to become in network.)
27:00 What is a prior authorization and how do you go through that process with clients?
30:10 How do you handle no shows and cancellations?
36:10 Do you do evaluations? And when did you purchase assessment materials?
41:26 How do you know when you need to hire administrative help?
43:50 How to find Martha Speech Online marthaspeech.com or Martha Speech on IG or TPT
44:57 Martha shares a self care challenge - use no shows and cancels to your advantage

Ep. 85: A Framework for Making Small Changes that Lead to Big Results w/Robyn Downs Jan 14, 2021

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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 Robyn
3:00 Lightning Round
8:45 Robyn introduces herself
12:30 Where are you on your to-do list?
13:40 Our society rewards us for selfless overwork
14:40 When you aren't whole, we lose you
16:30 Robyn shares her rock bottom moment
20:20 Setting goals with the intention of how you want to feel
22:50 Goal example - how to leave work on time
32:00 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 changes
How self compassion for the days we don’t achieve our goals can help us keep going
A framework for making small changes the lead to big results
How processing how you feel during a change and aligning with your values as you change can help you make big shifts
Where to start when you have lots of goals and ideas for goals for yourself
Examples of small changes to make to check your email less and leave work on time
What to do when you don’t meet your expectations for a day - what’s the best way to move forward?
To connect to Robyn, visit: www.realfoodwholelife.com
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Ep. 84: Lessons Learned in 2020 & Hopes for The Coming Year Dec 17, 2020

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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/84
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The episode is sponsored by our resources for teaching vowel sounds for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/vowelsbundle

Ep. 83: When Work Isn't The Most Important Thing Dec 10, 2020

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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 Room
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Ep. 82: 5 Essential Factors To Consider Before You Leave Your Job Nov 25, 2020

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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/82
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This 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

Ep. 81: Stepping Away From My Job Midyear with Jenn Alcorn Nov 19, 2020

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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

Ep. 80: Self Care Non Negotiables for Difficult Times Nov 12, 2020

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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/80
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