For therapists: I won’t tell you that working in healthcare & pediatrics is all sunshine & rainbows. I can’t tell you I haven’t had challenging cases, experienced microaggressions, or times where I struggled to connect with families the way that they needed.
I can tell you that some days you may feel stuck, or that your why may seem fuzzy. Hold on to your why. And create a new one when you need to. We can only pour into clients if we take care of ourselves too.
Repeat after me. I am a much better therapist when I take time for myself.
I am a much better therapist, when I set professional boundaries.
Current Courses For Therapists
The Equity Series
Disrupting the Race Gap for Alexithymia Care
“Alexithymia occurs in roughly 5-13% of the general population, and between 40-70% of Autistic people. When there are race inequities in accessing Autism identification and related services, as well as racial biases in response to children’s emotive and behavioral regulation and/or responses, racialized Autistic children need responsive, equitable, and intentional support. This course examines how speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists can identify and disrupt biases in social communication and participation across early intervention and school systems.”
SLP Live – September 17, 2022
Resources
Five Anti-Racist Considerations in Pediatric Therapies
Five Anti-Racist Considerations to Look Within Your Therapy Practice – All Year Long Representation Matters in treatment media positive & relevant ways (puzzles, crafts, pretend play, videos, art) and in evaluation tools. Consider the therapy materials you have. How can they reflect the population you treat? What messages do your clients receive from the materials…Read…
Pediatric OT Goals: Not for Clients, but for Us
Guess what? Yes, these pediatric OT goals are actually for us. Yes, I’m serious! This goes especially for autistic and neurodivergent populations, but honestly respect and advocating for autonomy applies for everyone. It’s important to remember that achieving goals takes time, and extend grace to ourselves, just like we do for our clients and families….Read…
Pediatric Disaster Recovery
An old saying refers that “children are resilient” or that kids will bounce back. I’m not quite sure this is true, especially with pediatric disaster recovery. When it comes to adverse child experiences, there is “tolerable” stress and toxic stress. One of the key differences is having the support of a loving and present caregiver….Read…
Black Hair: Rituals, Roles, & Routines
The rituals. The roles and routines. There’s so much love invested in Black hair.
Featured Podcasts: Want to Learn More?
These podcasts with Dr. Rashad all share a common theme of improving therapy practices, making them more inclusive, effective, and sensitive to cultural and individual needs. They focus on enhancing support for neurodivergent children and advocating for underrepresented groups.
Alternatives to Withholding Toys in Therapy
It’s important to remember that a child’s attachment to a toy is not a sign of stubbornness, but often a reflection of their sensory and emotional needs.
For Speaking Engagements, Parent Education, and Mentorship Sessions