As speech-language pathologists, we are lucky to work in a professional field that offers a unique blend of opportunities (professional growth, flexibility, and personal satisfaction, to name a few) and enables us to impact lives every day positively.
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Self-compassion: the missing piece to self-care (plus a FREEBIE to improve your self-care practice).
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Refuel your tele- and in-person therapy sessions with simple contextual resources in this virtual workshop. “Flow” in our work can spring from employing engaging contexts and targeting language underpinnings with interactive tools that provide a connective flow to ease your planning.
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Taking care of yourself may seem more difficult now than ever. The lines between work, school, and play have become blurred for many of us. Suffice to say, you may feel stressed or overwhelmed - but know that taking care of yourself is necessary so that you are equipped to help your family and your community through this time.
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This webinar explores the critical intersections of race, equity, and social-emotional learning. Social conditions and environments shape how professionals engage with marginalized and minoritized individuals and groups. Exploration of these elements is necessary for creating equitable learning environments for all students.
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Weak executive functions sabotage our kids’ efforts to organize, plan ahead and make smooth transitions to demanding environments – like virtual or hybrid school. Use these strategies to improve your students’ executive function skills and switch on their ADHD brains for distance learning.
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The first aspect of ASHA’s guidance with regard to 'cultural competence' includes an awareness of one’s own culture and one’s thought process. This first step is often missed, or not sufficiently addressed. Frequently as clinicians, we seek to understand the “other”, without an emphasis on our own lens and biases. We will spend time together looking inward and having a discussion on both shared and divergent experiences and leave with some shared definitions and recognition of where we are with regard to cultural diversity.
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As therapists and educators, we want to be strong, positive role models for our students. But how do we manage this when life is so uncertain and difficult?
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Communication Works is horrified and heartbroken by the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others before them. We stand in solidarity with the Black community and offer our enduring partnership and support. We join those that oppose…
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Empathy. Perspective-taking. Conflict resolution. These skills are fundamental to social-emotional learning and are critical as we face the painful realities of race and social justice in America.
As therapists, educators, and parents we must have critical conversations with all the children (and adults) in our lives…
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Attention Parents: Helping Kids Cope During the Pandemic The light at the end of the distance learning tunnel is coming…hang in there! We know it’s an understatement to say this has been a challenging time for parents, especially parents whose children have additional needs. As you look toward the summer break, you might be wondering…
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This is Part 2 of this blog series. Were you able to give the first 3 well-being practices a go? How were they? What did you find helpful, and where are there still gaps in what you need? This second portion of the blog series will hopefully provide some additional practices to further nurture your resilience, sense of calm, and capacity for connection, so you can best show up for the clients and families you serve.
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!’m Dr. Katie Raher, a part-time School Psychologist and part-time Education Consultant who specializes in educator well-being and social and emotional learning. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Communication Works, with their constant dedication to the well-being of their Speech-Language Pathologists, asked me to facilitate a support call for their team.
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Did you miss registering for May 2nd’s Executive Functioning webinar?
No worries, You can purchase access to view the recording for a limited time.
The training will be available for on-demand viewing through May 30th, 2020.
Please note that viewing approval can take up to 24 hr.
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Webinar on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. PST 3 Hours of CA State CEUs for Speech-Language Pathologists OPEN TO Parents, Speech-Language Pathologists, Special Educators, Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Other Professionals THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE TRAINING UPDATE: The webinar will be recorded.
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Rest and Recharge Kids may be first in line to celebrate spring break, but don’t underestimate its value to therapists and teachers. Of course we all enjoy a respite from daily demands, but the benefits are even more far reaching. Taking time away from the tasks and structure of a job gives your mind a…
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