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No One Died Today. It’s Still a Good Day.
I am not minimizing pain and loss and grief. I am only putting it into perspective. Loss is hard and trauma is real. And It is indeed still a good day when we can feel hope and believe in our future. So no one died today. It is still a good day. We are counting our blessings instead of the losses.
How Should You Be Asking for Better Compensation as an SLP?
Being a speech-language pathologist provides a range of benefits, from improved outcomes for patient care to ongoing career development. However, it also comes with its own challenges; occupational demands in this people-oriented profession can sometimes threaten workers’ well-being.
Because of critical staff shortages, school-based speech-language pathologists in states like Arkansas have struggled with high caseloads and relatively low salaries compared to the private sector. But regardless of which industry you choose to work in as an SLP, it’s important that your pay is commensurate with what your role demands and expects from you.
3 SLPs Walk Into a Bar: Introduction to the SLP Fishbowl Series
Introducing The Missing Link’s New Fishbowl Series The Missing Link for SLPs podcast is all about speech-language pathologists sharing their personal experiences in the hopes that beginning and transitioning professionals will learn from them. There are a number of...
Breaking Down the Stages of an SLP Private Practice
Starting your own business isn’t easy, but it’s something many speech-language pathologists feel called to do for a variety of reasons. Whether they’re hoping to improve their pay and schedule or simply wish to treat clients on their terms, SLPs often go into private...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Speech Pathology
Any early-career professional has plenty of learning to do before becoming an expert. However, it’s important to differentiate that from imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome occurs when someone with the knowledge and skill set to fill a certain role doesn’t believe...
The Simplest Advice for SLPs: Be Yourself
Professional settings can be intimidating, especially for those interviewing for new positions or entering their field right after graduation. The prospect of landing a job can push people, including speech-language pathologists, to put forth a more straight-laced,...
What Students Should Know About Becoming a Specialized Medical SLP
Students pursuing careers in speech-language pathology likely know about the medical side of the industry, along with the common career paths medical SLPs can take. However, not all newcomers are aware that becoming a general medical SLP is an option. Many also don’t...
Why You Should Consider Self-Publishing Your Speech Book
As speech-language pathologists, we spend much of our careers working with patients — but that’s far from the only professional achievement we’re capable of. Many SLPs offer coaching, write books, and create materials to help other newcomers in the field. Tsgoyna...
Our Third Conversation with Bailee in her CF: And How Much She is Loving It!
The leap from an undergraduate speech program to graduate school can prove a challenging transition, especially for students who don’t know what to expect. That’s why Bailee Jackson, who is entering her second year of St. Cloud State’s grad program, came on The...
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