One thing I'd like for new students to know: by Kathryn Flurry https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7 about clinical placements in tri 4 and/or the clinical practicum 4 course en-us 2022-12-08 22:37:17 UTC 2022-12-16 05:41:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Clinic Placement Advice https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2416575190 Go in with an open mind, don't be afraid to jump right in. You are still learning and your supervisor is on your side. Make sure you prepare before your placement begins. Review materials and make your own "cheat sheet" to review while at your placement. Ask questions and retain/apply that information to your practice. Remember to have fun and enjoy it! (:]]> 2022-12-11 00:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2416575190 Placements are for learning ... https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2416920664 Remember that your placements are for you to LEARN. When you are in a moment where you 'mess up' something (like me forgetting to count everything below the basal like 6x LOL) tell yourself "I am learning" communicate with your CE, if you are in a school, play lots of games, take data sure but establish an authentic relationship first and foremost. Have way too much fun, life is short]]> 2022-12-11 17:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2416920664 Clinical Placement https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2416984967 Remain flexible and don't be so hard on yourself! You may have a goal of how many sections you'd like to complete during an assessment session, but you may only get through 1 section because the student wasn't cooperating. This helps you learn to be flexible and readjust your schedule to make time to finish the rest of the assessment! I would also remind yourself that you are here to learn and aren't expected to be perfect! I would also remind yourself to most of all, have fun at your placement and enjoy all the new experiences you are gaining!]]> 2022-12-11 19:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2416984967 Go in with a big heart https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2417055204 Trimester 4 might be a tough one, but what kept me calm was remembering why I was here: we want to help others with speech and language! Enjoy the chaos because it turns into beautiful progress! My placement was at the elementary school setting, there was never a dull day with their jokes and laughs. Ask your CE alllllll the questions, they want to see you be curious and show passion. You will be kept busy, but doing all the things you love. Your placement will be fun work. Do not be scared to mess up, I have learned so much of what not to do and it has shaped me as a clinician! Play all the games and make all the silly faces. ]]> 2022-12-11 22:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2417055204 Stick with it https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2417104779 Some days and weeks will feel overwhelming and you'll feel exhausted, thinking there will never be enough time to finish everything you need to. Taking things one step at a time, giving yourself grace, and realizing that you're one day closer to being where you want to be will help. You'll blink and it'll be over and you will have learned so much.]]> 2022-12-12 00:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2417104779 This is a SEASON https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2418224413
Hi Tan :) This tri is rough, but nothing y'all can't handle. This is a very short season. Take time off work, schedule in time to take care of yourself, or else you'll burn out quickly. Find a simple hobby to help you keep your head on straight. If you can, take breaks on the weekend, I know it's hard for some of us. But you'll get exhausted really quickly without something else other than school and placements. I had to keep reminding myself this is a season, putting in all these hours and only getting credit for a few. It was hard not to feel like a bad friend/wife/sister from how much time I had to spend away from home and doing homework, but it was only a few weeks in the long run! It's okay to ask for help. It's okay to buy microwave meals if that's going to help. It's okay to keep your clean laundry in a pile and not commit to extra experiences. ITS OKAY TO SAY NO, I had to learn that the hard way! 

Love you guys!!!! You got this. Seriously, you can get through this. This was a really cool semester of learning, I'm excited to see what you get out of it :) 

When it comes to your placements, it's okay if you feel like you have no clue what you're doing, even if you've been doing this for years. Every SLP has a different way of doing things. Come in with an open mind, knowing that you don't have to implement every single thing you learned from them. The goal isn't to be your CE one day (unless you want to!) but the goal is to learn as much as you can! I highly suggest keeping a journal to jot down things you learn as you go and look back on your progress! Placements make you feel small, and a lot of times very insecure, but take that energy and turn it into excitement for the future, knowing you'll be well off with a wealth of knowledge for the population you end up working with! ]]> 2022-12-12 18:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2418224413 Incoming Tri 4 https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2418659724 Trimester 4 will prove to be challenging but nothing in life that is worth something is easy. Stick to what works for you. Ask for help when you need it! Collaborate with others and form study groups. Ask your tri 4 CE questions. ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING. They are preparing you for your future out in the field. Soak in all of the knowledge you can. Think outside of the box. If those of us before you did it, you SURE CAN! Make sure to take some time for yourself as well. Recharge. Good luck!]]> 2022-12-13 03:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2418659724 I had a lot of negative feelings going into the school placement. I have always told myself "the schools aren't for me." I had a lot of changes going on and honestly didn't know what to think about anything. I loved my outpatient experience so much I did not want to move on. Tri 4 was a huge growing point for me all around. I found out that schools are better than I thought and mostly due to my amazing supervisor. Basically, my advice is to keep your options open and your mind even more open. You may learn something or decide something is for you in the end. Although I am still not sure I will end up in the schools, I am happy for my experience and growth. Tri 4 is tough but you will come out stronger in the end! Tri 4 has set me up to be open minded about the adult placements and even excited even though I already know I love kids! Good luck! It's a wild ride but it goes fast! Embrace the crazy! https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2418732745 2022-12-13 05:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2418732745 Remeber your why https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2419266345 First thing, congrats on getting this far! Your friends and family may not understand everything you are going through but we do. You had every opportunity to quit but you didn't and you won't until you get those CCCs!!!!!
There will be days or weeks that are harder than others. You may feel overwhelmed and exhausted. But these are the moments that will make walking across the stage, getting your first real paycheck, or seeing your first real client that much more sweet! On the days I feel overwhelmed and exhausted I think about my why. Why did I want to be an SLP in the first place. I also think about all the amazing people I have met so far on my journey and all the people in the future I might be able to help. 
IT IS ABOUT DARN TIME!! You got this! The light is at the end of the tunnel! 
Congrats and good luck young speechie! We believe in you! ]]> 2022-12-13 14:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2419266345 Allow yourself to build rapport https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2422668471 When I first started my school placement this trimester, I had a difficult time transitioning from mainly artic treatment to more language-based treatment. I had so many doubts about my clinical skills because this was a huge area for learning and growth for me. It had also been my first time doing group therapy, and I found it difficult to target everyone's unique goals. 

One thing that really helped besides practicing and asking my CE for tips was building rapport with my kids. After a few weeks of working with them, I felt that I truly knew them and what areas of communication that they were struggling with. I also felt that the students became more willing to do work once they had a real relationship with me. 

It also helps to listen to their interests/likes/dislikes. I think that another tool that was useful besides building rapport with the students is paying close attention to what parents say during IEP meetings. Parents know their kids the best, and listening to their feedback can help you to relate to the kids on a deep level. My therapy sessions became noticeably more effective once the kids felt that they could trust me and that I was truly listening to them. Good luck! You'll do great!! ]]> 2022-12-16 05:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kflurrym/h19ud82o49ts23c7/wish/2422668471