Mindfulness-Based Speech-Language Therapy: A
Hands-On Guide (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Julia Gerhard
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Mindfulness is often recommended as a helpful supplement for practitioners and patients. However, there is very little training on HOW to incorporate mindfulness-based techniques into our speech therapy practice. This webinar will define mindfulness and address the role of mindfulness within our practice as speech-language-hearing therapists. We will learn and try a variety of mindfulness practices and hear case studies from a professional mindfulness teacher and a fellow speech-language pathologist with experience in working with individuals with communication issues. The webinar will also address how we might build our network of resources and colleagues related to mindfulness-based therapy.
Learning Objectives
- Define mindfulness as it relates to speech-language therapy
- List and demonstrate five different mindfulness exercises for building personal mindfulness practice
- List and demonstrate five different mindfulness exercises for use within clinical sessions
- Interpret case studies and determine how indirect or direct mindfulness could be utilized to improve client outcomes
- Select mindfulness activities to help parents and caregivers enhance their care of the patient
- Locate mindfulness resources and teachers/providers for cultivating mindfulness practice and mindfulness-based therapy practice
Meet your instructor
Julia Gerhard
Julia Gerhard, DMA, CCC-SLP is a Voice Therapist at the Voice Center within the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami. She also runs a private pediatric speech-language practice focused on functional therapy for children with ASD and other neurodiversity in Oviedo, FL. She is passionate about total patient…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. What Is Mindfulness?
In this chapter, the presenter will define mindfulness and present the major paradigm shifts of a mindfulness-based practice. They will define both direct and indirect use of mindfulness techniques within personal practice and therapy practice. They will then lead participants through a variety of mindfulness exercises with brief descriptions or examples, as time permits.
2. Case Studies From the Field
The presenter will show two prerecorded 8-minute case studies. The first will be presented with Kristen Lewandowski, MA, CCC-SLP, and will describe the use of mindfulness within Goal Management Training for veterans with executive functioning difficulty. The second will be with Catherine Brown and will address the use of an eight-week MBSR-based mindfulness course for an executive with laryngeal dystonia. There will be 7 minutes for interactive group work regarding each of the case studies.
3. Question and Answer Session
In this chapter, the presenter will answer questions and facilitate conversation regarding mindfulness in speech therapy.