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SLP Coffee Talk

Hallie Sherman

A speech and language podcast to motivate and inspire school-based SLPs. Get the tips, strategies, and low-prep therapy ideas you need to confidently walk into your therapy room and plan with ease. Learn and hear stories from an SLP in the trenches just like you!

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#333
June 22 · 39 min
Trauma-Informed Practice: Why It Matters for Every SLP
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Mary Woodward—speech-language therapist, justice and mental health specialist, and university lecturer based in Sydney—about why trauma-informed care belongs in every SLP’s toolkit, no matter where you practice. Mary shares what trauma actually means clinically, how it shows up in communication and behavior, and the core principles that can shift your sessions from unintentionally harmful to genuinely healing. This one’s for every SLP who’s ever wondered why a student shuts down, says “I don’t know,” or gets labeled non-compliant. Bullet Points to Discuss: What trauma actually means clinically—and why it’s relevant to every SLP regardless of setting How trauma affects communication and what it might look like in your sessions Why labels like “non-compliant” and “unmotivated” are worth a second look How SLPs can accidentally cause harm—and the simple shifts that help What trauma-informed practice actually looks like inside a therapy room Here’s what we learned: Trauma-informed practice is good practice—for every student, every session. If a student doesn’t feel safe, learning isn’t happening. “I don’t know,” shutting down, and avoidance are nervous system responses, not attitude problems. Even small choices—where to sit, what order to do tasks—can restore a sense of control. The therapeutic relationship accounts for more of your outcomes than the tools you use. Resources: Strategies for Working With Students Who've Experienced Trauma: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/strategies-for-working-with-students-whove-experienced-trauma/full/ Insights Into Connecting With Students Experiencing Trauma: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.SCM.25112020.42/full/ A Pandemic's Pain: The Need for Trauma-Informed Services for Children: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FTR1.26102021.38/full/ Bruce Perry: https://www.bdperry.com Trauma-Informed Speech-Language Pathology: Application of Universal Precaution: https://journals.lww.com/topicsinlanguagedisorders/abstract/2025/01000/trauma_informed_speech_language_pathology_.2.aspx Learn more about Mary Woodward: LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/woodwardmary Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book 🎓✨ Grab your free spot at CF Bootcamp 2026 here! https://www.speechtimefun.com/cfbootcamp2026 🎤✨ The Speech Retreat is Back! Learn more and register here! https://www.speechretreat.com Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
#331
June 15 · 25 min
Rethinking “Following Directions” Goals in Speech Therapy
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Emily Byers Chaney—pediatric SLP, private practice owner, and neurodiversity affirming advocate—about why following directions goals might not be telling you what you think they are. Emily shares how working alongside Jessie Ginsburg shifted her entire clinical lens, what’s really happening when a child doesn’t follow a direction, and how to build therapy that’s meaningful, motivating, and actually carries over. This one’s for every SLP who’s ever wondered if there’s a better way to work on receptive language. Bullet Points to Discuss: Why following directions tasks often measure compliance—not comprehension What neurodiversity affirming therapy looks like compared to compliance-based approaches How dysregulation, executive functioning, and sensory needs can all interfere with following a direction What PDA profile is and how demands affect those students differently Why adult-directed tasks are less effective—and what to do instead Here’s what we learned: Comprehension ≠ compliance. A child can understand and still not follow through. Connection first. Safety and relationship aren’t a detour—they’re the work. Go beyond the assessment. Play-based observation reveals what standardized testing misses. Watch for overcompliance. Too much compliance-focused therapy can erode autonomy and self-advocacy. One small shift. You don’t have to overhaul everything—just start somewhere. Learn more about Emily Byers Chaney: Website: https://www.ndaffirmingslp.com Website: https://www.boundlessspeech.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ndaffirming.slp/ Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book 🎓✨ Grab your free spot at CF Bootcamp 2026 here! https://www.speechtimefun.com/cfbootcamp2026 🎤✨ The Speech Retreat is Back! Learn more and register here! https://www.speechretreat.com Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
#332
June 8 · 26 min
Hallie chats with Sarah Bishop about being a generalist SLP
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Sarah Bishop—14-year school-based SLP, California Speech-Hearing Association president, and union rep—about why being a generalist is actually your biggest flex. Sarah shares her winding path to the field (spoiler: it starts with an art history degree and museum tours), why school-based SLPs need to stop apologizing for knowing a little of everything, and how to keep growing without losing your mind. This one’s for every SLP who’s ever felt like everyone else has a specialty except them. Bullet Points to Discuss: Why the generalist label gets a bad rap—and why it shouldn’t How to figure out what continuing education you actually need What a PLC is and how to start one even if your district doesn’t have one The mindset shift that makes it easier to grow without burning out How school-based SLPs define their expertise differently than private practice Here’s what we learned: Own the generalist title. Any kid walks through your door, you know where to start. That’s not nothing—that’s everything. You will get things wrong. So will every SLP who’s been in the field for 14 years. Let it go and keep moving. Connection is the intervention. Showing up, caring, and actually paying attention to a kid? That’s already therapeutic. Find your people. You don’t need a huge community. Start with one SLP buddy or one district PLC meeting. Know your role. Private practice treats the disability. You remove barriers to education. That’s a different—and equally valid—job. Learn more about Sarah Bishop: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawahfwend Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book 🎓✨ Grab your free spot at CF Bootcamp 2026 here! https://www.speechtimefun.com/cfbootcamp2026 🎤✨ The Speech Retreat is Back! Learn more and register here! https://www.speechretreat.com Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
#330
June 1 · 16 min
What If I Have No Idea What I’m Doing?!" Real Talk for CFs & New Grad SLPs Entering the Schools
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie gets honest with new grads and CFs who are quietly wondering if they’re already behind. She talks through what imposter syndrome actually looks and feels like in those early weeks — the brain-blank first session, the late-night Google spiral — and why all of it is completely normal. If you’re a new SLP asking “what if I can’t do this?”, this one was made for you. Bullet Points to Discuss: Why imposter syndrome hits hardest when no one’s watching Four things that will actually get you through those early sessions Shrink the moment — just pick one thing to target One activity, stretched across every group and goal you’ve got Narrate your thinking out loud — that’s the therapy Expect the clunky sessions — even the veterans have them Hallie’s recipe for a speech lesson that works no matter what Here’s what we learned: Feeling clueless doesn’t mean you’re underprepared. It means you’re new. Language is hard because it overlaps with everything — slow progress is still progress. Adaptability is the skill that will carry you further than any material or lesson plan ever will. The confident SLP you’re trying to be right now is built through exactly these messy, uncertain moments. You don’t have to do this alone — and there’s no rule that says you have to. Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book 🎓✨ Grab your free spot at CF Bootcamp 2026 here! https://www.speechtimefun.com/cfbootcamp2026 Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
#329
May 25 · 15 min
New SLP Survival Kit: What You ACTUALLY Need (and What to Skip) Your First Year in Schools
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie breaks down the realistic SLP toolkit that no grad program actually prepares you for. She walks through what new grads really need before stepping into their CF year — from skipping the summer shopping spree to treating week one like a recon mission. If you’re a brand new SLP wondering where to even begin, this one’s for you. Bullet Points to Discuss: Don’t buy everything this summer — wait until you know your caseload Treat your first week like a detective mission, not a performance Ask your colleagues everything — they are your lifeline Keep therapy simple — one activity can serve multiple groups and goals Build systems over perfection — predictable routines beat elaborate lesson plans Give yourself permission to be new Here’s what we learned: Done is better than perfect — especially when you don’t even know what perfect looks like yet. Your colleagues have been where you are and most of them are happy to help. Adaptability is the one skill that will save your sanity more than any material ever will. Simple routines protect your students just as much as they protect you. Being new doesn’t make you an imposter. It makes you human. Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book 🎓✨ Grab your free spot at CF Bootcamp 2026 here! https://www.speechtimefun.com/cfbootcamp2026 🎤✨ The Speech Retreat is Back! Learn more and register here! https://www.speechretreat.com Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
#328
May 18 · 30 min
Starting the AAC Conversation with Caregivers
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Daj Mitchell—school-based SLP, online educator, and Illinois State University graduate—about getting everyone on board with AAC. With over six years of experience serving pediatric and adult clients across settings, Daj breaks down her buy-in stair step framework and explains why many SLPs accidentally skip to the last step. She shares practical strategies for coaching parents and staff, building real collaboration, and improving carryover beyond the therapy room. They also explore Daj’s work in AI, AAC, and neurodiversity-affirming care, along with how she supports fellow clinicians through education and social media. This one’s for any SLP who’s ever handed a family a home program and never heard about it again. Bullet Points to Discuss: What the AAC buy-in stair step framework actually looks like How adult learning theory applies to parent and stakeholder coaching Why video modeling works better than handouts for skeptical caregivers How to use Google Forms, scheduled emails, and templates to manage AAC collaboration without eating your lunch What an AAC profile spreadsheet is and why Daj swears by it How to extend the same coaching framework to teachers, paras, and admin Here’s what we learned: Buy-in has three parts. Acceptance, willingness to support, and active participation are not the same thing—and most caregivers are only at step one. Don’t skip ahead. Handing over a home program before a caregiver is ready guarantees the device stays on the refrigerator. Adults need a reason. Connect AAC to something that already matters in their life and they’ll move faster. Start with one win. Find the routine they actually care about and build from there. Set it and forget it. Once your emails and forms are built, your collaboration system basically runs itself. Learn more about Daj Mitchell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourslpdaj/ Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
#327
May 11 · 18 min
5 Signs Your Speech Goals Aren’t Clicking (And How to Get Middle & High Schoolers to Actually Care)
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie tackles the real reason your middle and high school students check out the moment you explain the session goal — and it’s not the goal itself. She walks through five signs your explanation isn’t clicking and how to flip each one so students actually get it. If your students would rather do anything but be in your session, this one’s for you. Bullet Points to Discuss: Sign #1: Your goal explanation is landing like broccoli — relevant to school, irrelevant to them Sign #2: Your worksheets disappear after session and connect to nothing real Sign #3: You’re drilling a skill your student thinks they already have Sign #4: Your reading passages feel like homework 2.0 with zero payoff Sign #5: You’re collecting data the whole session instead of actually teaching Here’s what we learned: Don’t lead with school. Lead with what they already care about — gaming, streaming, social media. Relevance doesn’t require new materials. A 30-second framing conversation changes everything. Students aren’t resistant to learning. They’re resistant to pointless practice. Data without teaching is just numbers. Slow down, teach first, collect at the end. Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
May 4 · 28 min
Play-Based Therapy Fun
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie Sherman chats with Bradi O’Rourke, owner of Braxy Speech Therapy, all about the magic of play-based, child-led therapy. Bradi breaks down how ditching rigid, drill-heavy sessions and leaning into connection, creativity, and a little bit of mess can lead to more meaningful communication. She shares how meeting kids where they are, following their lead, and making therapy feel natural (and actually fun!) can create real progress that carries over beyond the session. If you’re ready to loosen up your sessions and make therapy feel more engaging for both you and your students, this episode is for you. Bullet Points to Discuss: -What play-based, child-led therapy actually looks like beyond just “playing games” -Why connection over compliance leads to more meaningful communication -How to naturally target speech and language goals within play -The mindset shift from therapist-led sessions to following the child’s lead -How to handle parents who expect more structured, drill-based therapy -Why functional goals matter—and how to rethink them in real-life contexts -How involving parents during sessions can boost carryover at home Here’s what we learned: If it’s not functional in play, it’s probably not a functional goal. Kids learn best when they feel safe, engaged, and in control of their environment. You don’t need a perfect plan—your skills as an SLP will show up naturally in play. Connection and engagement will always beat rigid structure and drills. Educating parents is key—once they understand the “why,” they’re more likely to trust the process. Progress doesn’t always look structured—but it is happening. Learn more about Bradi O’Rourke: Instagram: @braxy_speech_therapy Website: www.braxyspeechtherapy.com Product downloads on my website: www.braxyspeechtherapy.com/category/all-products Email Address bradi@braxyspeechtherapy.com Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
April 27 · 24 min
Remembering Your Why for Grad Students & Beyond
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Cary—school SLP, private practice clinician, and creator of the SLP Grad Student Instagram page—about finding your why and holding onto it when things get hard. Cary gets honest about the rejection letters, Praxis failures, and imposter syndrome she pushed through on her way to the field, and shares what the CF year really feels like when you're suddenly on your own. This one's for any SLP questioning whether they belong here. Bullet Points to Discuss: How a career aptitude test and a sister's nudge pointed Cary toward speech pathology What the transition from grad student to CF actually feels like Why failure in the Praxis isn't talked about—and why it should be How Cary survived grad school time management What imposter syndrome looks like five years in—and how she pushes through it Why she chose her specific field and what community means to her Here’s what we learned: Rejection is redirection. Failing the Praxis shows you exactly where your gaps are—use it. Overstudying isn't productive. Nine to three, then put it down. If you don't know something, say so. People appreciate honesty over an answer that doesn't make sense. Imposter syndrome doesn't expire after your CF. Five years in, it still shows up. Push through anyway. Give yourself grace. A kid walking into your session and smiling counts as a win. Learn more about Cary Mercado: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slpgradstudent/ Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
April 20 · 21 min
How to Get Buy-In from Resistant Middle & High School Speech Students
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie gets real about one of the biggest challenges with older students—resistance. From crossed arms to "I'm only here because my mom made me," she breaks down why grades 4–12 students push back in the first place—it's not laziness—and walks through five practical steps for building genuine buy-in. This episode is full of compassion-first strategies, reframable language, and low-prep activity ideas that actually meet students where they are. Bullet Points to Discuss: Why resistance in older students is self-protection, not defiance The three things a resistant student is almost always trying to communicate How to start a buy-in conversation—even when you only have 25 minutes Why "world" beats "school" when making goals feel relevant The shift from fixing to coaching, and why it changes everything Here’s what we learned: Resistance is information. Before you plan the activity, ask what they think they're there for. Students who've been in speech since early intervention are hyperaware of their difficulties—lead with compassion first. Tie your goals to their world: dating, jobs, group chats, driver's ed. Skip the school pitch. Let students have a say in how you work on a goal, even if they can't choose the goal itself. One activity can cover a million goals. Done and engaged beats perfect and checked out. Call yourself a language coach, not a speech teacher. The reframe matters more than you think. Buy-in is like charging a phone—you plug in consistently and watch the battery move. Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
#322
April 13 · 22 min
Managing Two Jobs as an SLP
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Allison Carpenter—elementary school SLP by day and telehealth provider by night—about what it actually looks like to work two jobs without running yourself into the ground. Allison traces her path from a private practice CF in small-town Texas to a school SLP in Dallas, and gets real about why burnout pushed her to make the switch. She breaks down exactly how she landed a part-time telehealth gig, how she structured her schedule to protect her energy, and why she keeps her private caseload at three kids and has zero interest in adding more. This episode is full of practical, permission-giving insight for any SLP curious about picking up extra income—on their own terms. Bullet Points to Discuss: Why Allison chose private practice for her CF—and why she doesn't regret it What burnout in private practice actually looked like for her How a Facebook post led to a telehealth job she didn't even know she wanted How she structured her schedule across two jobs without burning out again Here’s what we learned: Starting your CF in private practice puts you right next to experienced SLPs when you need them most. You control your private schedule. Decide your availability first and protect it like a meeting. A work from home day changes everything—and it's worth asking your district about. Teletherapy offers something in-person private practice can't always guarantee: consistency. Three kids, two days, done by 6:30. Know your number before your boss picks it for you. Shutting your brain off on weekends isn't a luxury—it's what makes the whole thing sustainable. Learn more about Allison Carpenter: TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/miss-speech-alli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alli.misspeech/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alli.misspeech Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
#321
April 6 · 28 min
From SLP to CEO
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Ebony Green—speech-language pathologist, private practice owner, and founder of a thriving multidisciplinary clinic, The SPEAK Center for Language and Learning—about what it really takes to bet on yourself and build a business from scratch. Ebony shares her winding path from Teach for America teacher to SLP to CEO, gets real about the fears that almost kept her playing small, and breaks down how she diversified her income, built her team, and eventually stepped out of the day-to-day to pursue her passion for coaching and courses. This episode is full of practical strategy, hard-won honesty, and a much-needed reminder that you don't have to feel ready to start. Bullet Points to Discuss: What pushed Ebony out of the schools and into private practice How she built multiple income streams from day one When she knew it was time to stop doing everything herself What seven years of monthly hiring taught her about people and culture How COVID became the catalyst for her courses and coaching community Here’s what we learned: Private practice doesn't require a perfect plan — it requires a first step. Diversify your income early so no single stream can sink the whole business. Build your brand online before you ever post a job listing — candidates are watching. Every failed hire teaches you what alignment actually looks like for your team. You don't have to start big — Ebony started solo with a trunk full of therapy materials. Delegation is what makes growth sustainable, not just possible. Working on your business instead of in it is the shift that separates operators from CEOs. Learn more about Ebony Green: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebony-green-slp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slpbizqueen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakcenter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-SPEAK-Center-for-Language-and-Learning-100063620978634/ Podcast: https://theslpbusinesspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theslpbusinesspodcast Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
#320
March 30 · 28 min
How the 3:1 Model Supports School-Based SLP Burnout
Hallie chats with Lauren Catellier about how the 3:1 model supports school-based SLPs in managing burnout In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Lauren Cattelier—school-based SLP, mom of two boys, and co-instructor and owner of Therapy Advanced Courses—about a model every overwhelmed SLP needs to know: The 3:1 Model. Lauren shares her experience using this workload approach in her former district, gets real about the difference she felt when she stopped using it, and breaks down exactly how to implement it, document it, and sell it to the admins and teachers who will inevitably push back. From wording it on an IEP to using that flex week for AAC training, parent coaching, and classroom push-ins, this episode is full of practical strategies, refreshing honesty, and a much-needed reminder that advocating for a better schedule is the same thing as advocating for your students. Bullet Points to Discuss: What the 3:1 Model is and why it's a workload approach, not a day off How Lauren's district got it off the ground and what made it stick How to explain the flex week to parents, teachers, and administrators without getting pushback All the ways you can use that indirect week to actually serve your kids better Why this model makes it easier to dismiss students when they're ready How to advocate for the model even when you're new and non-tenured Here’s what we learned: The 3:1 Model is a workload approach — it accounts for everything you do beyond face-to-face therapy. Plan how you'll use the flex week for each student before it arrives, not during it. Teachers need the most convincing — come prepared with specifics about how their students will still be served. Document every flex week so you can always show exactly how each child was serviced. If it's not written into the IEP, it doesn't exist — get it in there explicitly. Pushing into classrooms gives you context you simply can't get from a pull-out model. Spring is the best time to pitch this to admin — everyone's already thinking about next year. Learn more about Lauren Catellier: Website: https://www.therapyadvancecourses.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapyadvancecourses Courses: https://www.therapyadvancecourses.com/courses 3:1 Model Toolkit Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup 📘✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

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