On this episode, the cohosts discuss how to reduce your screen time, a real-life example of SLP Shaming and what it is and what to do when you get SLP Shamed. Sarah shares a lesson gone wrong which involves becoming “The Balloon Boss” and she sings the balloon song she made up at her clinic. The co-hosts also discuss a lazy lesson that gets the student’s community involved, and if you are an “asker” or a “guesser” and how knowing the answer might strengthen your relationships and build your happiness.
Less Screen Time
Do you want to prioritize less screen time this month?
This podcast episode is for you.
In this episode we discuss:
- The link between technology and stress
- Tips for SLPs working to reduce screen time
SLP Shaming
Sarah shares a story of SLP Shaming, what it is, and what happened. Sarie shares a story of accidentally shaming a coworker. The co-hosts discussed why SLP Shaming happens and what to do when it happens to you. The co-hosts discuss that SLP Shaming is a form of bullying, and as a profession we need to take it seriously. The co-hosts discuss when it’s time for deflection, and when it’s time to be more direct.
Lesson Gone Wrong
Sarah shares that she’s been a bit of a control freak with the balloons in her speech room, and a song she made up for balloon play in her clinic.
Lazy Lesson
Sarie shares how using office staff, parents, and other adults can be a great chance to generalize speech skills and build confidence in her speech students.
Spending Less Time Staring at Screens
Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism Book (Amazon Affiliate Link)
The co-hosts discuss routines/times of day when they overuse their phones and what their goals and tips are for reducing phone use. They also discuss figuring out:
Why we use our phones (feelings)
Routines in which we overuse our phones (routines/times of day)
Being aware how our phones make us feel
Asking versus Guessing Culture
This is the article on The Atlantic about asking versus guessing culture.
Are you an asker or a guesser? How does that impact how others feel and your relationships with them?
By knowing which you are, you can know yourself better and it might just build your happiness and relationships with others.
(Also, the audio quality of this episode isn’t up to snuff. We had out podcast mic plugged in, but the computer input was from the computer mic, and the resulting quality isn’t as good as we’d like. You live and you learn. This was a frustrating lesson to learn the hard way!)
