Episode 67: Therapy Q &A - How To Get Started With Counseling

Are you an SLP curious about what it's like to go to counseling? In episode 67 of the SLP Happy Hour podcast, your quesetions about therapy are answered, including how to find a therapist, how to switch therapists, and what a therapy session is like.

Are you dealing with stress? Curious about going to therapy?
In this podcast episode, we answer your questions about going to therapy, including:
- How to find a therapist
- How much therapy might cost
- What online options for therapy are like
- Examples of what a therapy session might look like
Listen in to this episode, where we answer your questions about this topic.

The cohosts also discuss their self care confessions and a heart-warming speech therapy story.

From Our Speech Room

Sarie opens the show with a story about a student’s progress, and how seeing progress has built a student’s self esteem. Sarie shares an interaction she had with a student when she told them she was going on maternity leave.

Self Care Confessions

The cohosts share their self care confessions - how Sarie is the Game Queen (and her favorite game for long car rides), and a type of music Sarah listens to when she needs to pep up.

Lessons Gone Wrong

Sarah talks about students who run away from the speech room, and what she’s trying.

Self Care Challenge

What is a reverse goal? What are we going to stop doing this month? How can incorporating one help bring you more happiness right now?

Sarah’s not-to-dos: not buy skincare or clothes for a month, check email only twice daily

Sarie’s not-to-dos: reduce screen time by not watching more than 1 episode per day of TV shows

What We’re Reading

Why do kids love the trash truck? The cohosts talk about toddler obsession with the trash truck, why that is, and why adults love the trash truck, too. Sarie shares an article she’s read recently that tries to explain our obsessions with the trash and recycling trucks.

Sources Referenced:

Trash Truck Article

Better Help Therapy, Talk Space, Seven Cups

In the SLP Happy Hour Podcast episode, the co-hosts discuss: commonly asked questions about going to counseling/therapy, a sweet moment with a student, self care confessions, and lessons gone wrong. #slpeeps #speechtherapy