By: Sarah Guigneaux, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM, Publications Committee Member

Cafe TSHA is an initiative of the TSHA Publications Board. Levity Lounge is a walk on the lighter side. Tips for Tx offers clever hacks to up your therapy game. Tech Bytes covers new and noteworthy technology finds. Student Swap provides student-focused ideas and inspiration. Wellness Corner emphasizes self-care for service providers. We encourage you to submit your ideas to publications@txsha.org for consideration for publication in future issues. 

Tips for Tx

Have you ever tried using jokes for carryover? The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) shares Mr. G’s heartwarming story about the power of a joke and the joy of effective communication skills.

 

Tech Bytes

Technology has advanced so much in the past couple of years. Constant Therapy Health provides a great list of HIPAA-compliant platforms and tools to improve your speech therapy practice.

Student Swap

Have you ever considered getting your clinical doctorate in speech-language pathology? The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association created a guide for you to learn more about what is expected to earn this advanced degree.
 

Wellness Corner

“It’s time to turn inward and be kind to yourself. Our world needs your gifts. Begin by giving yourself the nourishment you require to do our meaningful work.” It makes sense because we cannot care for others when we are not in a good place. Dr. Amanda Johnson and Phuong Palafox wrote an excellent article about how essential our mental health is to our jobs and physical health.

Levity Lounge