Guest: Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
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In this episode, Dr. Westby, an ASHA fellow with numerous accolades, delves into her extensive experience in speech pathology and her work on narrative and expository development, trauma, and more. The discussion explores the significance of personal narratives, research evidence, and practical strategies for parents and clinicians. Whether you're an SLP, educator, or parent, you'll gain valuable insights into the role of storytelling in mental health, self-regulation, and identity formation.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Speaker Overview
03:05 The Importance of Personal Narratives
05:16 Research and Case Studies on Personal Narratives
07:14 Global Research Initiatives
10:44 Reminiscing and Autobiographical Memory
20:49 Challenges in Autobiographical Memory
31:56 PTSD and Autobiographical Memory
33:12 Narrative Exposure Therapy for Children
35:22 Global Tales Consortium and Personal Narratives
38:43 Adolescents and Autobiographical Reasoning
43:22 Evaluating Personal Narratives
47:42 Interventions and Reminiscing Strategies
55:14 The Importance of Emotions in Memory
56:36 Using Biographies to Teach Traits
59:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About the Guest:
Dr. Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a consultant for Bilingual Multicultural Services in Albuquerque, NM, and holds an affiliated appointment in Communication Disorders at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. She is a fellow of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), has received the Honors of ASHA and the Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Achievement Award, and holds Board Certification in Child Language and Language Disorders.
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