After Speech Retreat, Hallie chats with SLP Elevate member and Speech Retreat attendee Elsha Young about reigniting the spark as an SLP.

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Elsha Young, a Speech-Language Pathologist SLP Elevate member and Speech Retreat attendee to chat about reigniting that spark as an SLP. With 25 years of experience supporting communication across all stages of life, Elsha specializes in language, literacy, and assisting individuals with complex neuro-related communication challenges. From early intervention to private practice, schools, and hospitals, she’s now providing hybrid therapy services in Alaska, enjoying the opportunity to work with a diverse group of middle and high school students from various cultural, linguistic, neurological, and geographical backgrounds.

Bullet Points to Discuss:

Challenges of a Large Caseload
Finding Joy in the Work
Innovative Therapy Approaches
Adapting to Student Needs
Balancing Structure and Flexibility
Impact Beyond Traditional Metrics

Here’s what we learned:

Challenges faced by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working with older students.
The impact of social media on professional expectations and self-perception.
Career transitions and adapting to new roles in therapy services.
Finding joy and passion in therapy despite challenges.
Building rapport and meaningful relationships with students.
Utilizing evidence-based materials to enhance student engagement and progress.
Overwhelming amount of information and resources in the SLP community.

Learn more about Elsha Young:
Email: speechlanguageliteracytxco@outlook.com

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:
📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

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Reigniting the Spark as an SLP