Many SLPs find themselves overwhelmed and stressed each day, which can lead to burn-out. This course focuses on why stress occurs, the 3 main causes of stress for many SLPs, and how to use mindfulness and positivity to reduce and manage stress.
Course created on March 14, 2019
Preview Exam
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.15 Introductory, Related; IACET/0.2; SAC/1.5
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the 3 biggest sources of stress for SLPs.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how stress is perceived by the brain.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how to use mindfulness and positivity to reduce and manage stress.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Centering/Meditation |
| 10-25 Minutes | Stress and Burn-Out |
| 25-35 Minutes | Stress and the Brain |
| 35-45 Minutes | 3 Factors of Stress |
| 45-50 Minutes | Rewire the Brain |
| 50-75 Minutes | Mindfulness and Positivity |
| 75-85 Minutes | Practice Tools |
| 85-90 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Reviews
4870 Reviews
by
Member
on
April 29, 2021
It was helpful to hear alternate strategies for managing stress
by
Lauren
on
April 18, 2021
Good examples and really targeted the stress and burnout of SLPs that no one really talks about but heavily affects our career
by
Stephanie
on
April 16, 2021
Excellent information!
by
Member
on
April 8, 2021
I think the topic is very important - I liked the suggestions provided by the speaker to help reduce stress. The least stressed I am, the more productive I can be for my students!
by
Member
on
April 2, 2021
very good information
by
Jennifer
on
March 31, 2021
Useful tips I can use right away
by
Member
on
March 31, 2021
Jessi gave concrete examples of work and life and how these strategies can help us feel more positive and mindful in our work.
by
Member
on
March 30, 2021
I definitely needed this. Listening to this literally had me in tears. I have been so stressed and burnt out for years. This career related stress has had a huge negative impact on me. Thank you so much for this content.
by
Member
on
March 28, 2021
Strategies to reduce stress
by
Laura
on
March 27, 2021
Personal experiences of the presenter.
by
Brunetta
on
March 27, 2021
Direct, concise, pleasant presentation by a multi skilled presenter, Ms.Jessi Andricks
by
Erin
on
March 24, 2021
Very insightful
by
Mary Ellen
on
March 18, 2021
What a great topic! I feel so stressed daily about so many of the elements mentioned by Jessi. I feel so encouraged to decrease those negative stressors. I view myself as quite positive to others, but inside I'm stressed. The material covered was truly relatable and the solutions truly possible. I'm starting to work on these insights TODAY!!!
by
Mary Ellen
on
March 18, 2021
What a great topic! I feel so stressed daily about so many of the elements mentioned by Jessi. I feel so encouraged to decrease those negative stressors. I view myself as quite positive to others, but inside I'm stressed. The material covered was truly relatable and the solutions truly possible. I'm starting to work on these insights TODAY!!!
by
Pamela
on
March 18, 2021
Very practical and helpful! Thank you!
by
Rebecca
on
March 16, 2021
very helpful information since I have been feeling the burn-out and stressors myself
by
Member
on
March 6, 2021
Speaker explained clearly and provided tools that could be put into practice immediately and grown over time.
by
Stephanie
on
March 6, 2021
The course content was great and I really related to the instructor, as I'm someone who quit the speech pathology field myself due to unrealistic productivity demands and being continually treated as a profit maker rather than a human being in the SNF setting. As great as I think all the strategies shared by the instructor are for mitigating stress, it seems SLPs (and OTs and PTs) should push back on the health care and education systems that set such heavy and unrealistic demands on us as professionals.
by
Member
on
March 5, 2021
understanding how stress impacts the brain and why it is hard to move beyond the stress ( the brain getting "stuck") and ways to move past this and get back to thinking positively.
by
Brenda
on
March 3, 2021
Presentation style was very helpful.
by
Member
on
March 1, 2021
I like that the speaker acknowledged just how stressful our jobs are, and that I'm not alone in feeling like I may have chosen the wrong career because of the large amounts of stress.
by
Member
on
February 4, 2021
This course was really needed. I was exhibiting a lot of stress this year with everything going on. I enjoyed the course because not only did the presenter talk about stressors she also focused on how to handle to them.
by
Member
on
February 2, 2021
Instructor understands the pressures SLP's are faced with daily.
by
Kathy
on
February 2, 2021
This course dealt with day to day stressors in our field & gave excellent tips on how to overcome them. It was reality based & very applicable.
by
Member
on
February 2, 2021
This course made me feel like someone else actually understands what I'm going through, and provided tools to help. Thank you!
by
Member
on
January 28, 2021
Great content, handouts and examples.
by
Adrienne
on
January 26, 2021
I love learning from her! She has such a relatable story and I always feel better after listening to her presentations.
by
Kim
on
January 21, 2021
Good to learn what to do when you feel stressed out in this field.
by
Kelly
on
January 20, 2021
Wonderful course! Thank you!
by
Angela
on
January 18, 2021
Examples and references
by
Member
on
January 15, 2021
The information is something tangible and achievable.
by
Teresa
on
January 10, 2021
Helped me to identify primary workplace stressors and practical techniques to relieve stress.
by
Member
on
January 8, 2021
good ideas to relieve daily stress
by
Member
on
January 7, 2021
excellent ideas to relieve stress
by
Michelle
on
December 31, 2020
I loved the journaling ideas to reduce stress. That is a great idea to think of three positive things that happened at the end of each day so I leave the day with a more positive outlook rather than focusing on the negative. This talk also made me feel like I'm not alone when I feel stressed in my job.
by
Amy
on
December 30, 2020
How to deal with stress as a SLP
by
Member
on
December 30, 2020
The positive strategies presented.
by
Helen
on
December 30, 2020
The presenter spoke in a clear manner and the handouts/ and screen representations made it easy to follow along and will be helpful going forward.
by
Jennifer
on
December 30, 2020
Loved this session. Great info and great tips to implement in all areas of life, not just work,
by
Laura
on
December 29, 2020
I found that sometimes the speaker tended to over discuss some points but overall informative.
by
Sara
on
December 29, 2020
This course helped to build upon concepts reviewed in the speaker's first course about stress management. Jessi discusses three main stressors that are sure to have led nearly everyone in the field to experience stress at some level. One of the biggest sources of stress that I have experienced in work settings has been under staffing, which in turn leads to increased caseload/paperwork. Chronic under staffing can prove to be a large source of burnout. I could very much relate to what Jessi was describing when she provided examples of fight, flight, and freeze as reactions to stress within the workplace. It was helpful that the presenter provided examples of each form of mindfulness and positivity. For example, some therapists may benefit from active movement to clear their mind and feel energized, while others may find more success with meditation or journaling. This course provides excellent examples, and serves as an important reminder that we will be better off both mentally and physically if we take the time to engage in some form of stress management each day.
by
Jennifer
on
December 27, 2020
While I know other SLP's have the same stressful situations, I truly feel alone as I am in a community school an one of the only SLP's employed by the management company and not contracted, so I have to speak up for myself which is very difficult when you are fearful of losing your job. My freeze level is definitely in effect and I am very grateful to have learned that I do have options on how to improve my situation and not just feel alone and stuck. I have done this for almost 3 years and have never seen our profession so difficult with paperwork and caseloads (in the schools) and my feeling of productivity is at an all time low. After listening to this short 1 and a half hour course, I already feel as if I can do something for myself and my situation just through mindfulness and positivity.
by
Kristin
on
December 23, 2020
I enjoyed learning about amygdala hijacking and why movement, meditation and journaling work from a neuro and behavior standpoint.
by
Member
on
December 23, 2020
It was nice hearing that I am not alone with how I feel about my job because no one ever seems to discuss this topic
by
Lygia
on
December 22, 2020
Fabulous course! I think the instructor's story resonated SO much with mine! Everything the instructor said about working as an SLP was spot on! I have also taken on more speaking opportunities on mindfulness and meditation to help others work through stressful conditions. Thank you to the instructor for tapping into strategies to help us ALL remember that WE come 1st so that we can 'serve' others with our best Self!
by
Kelli
on
December 21, 2020
very informative - not a CE I've seen offered very often!
by
Member
on
December 21, 2020
I didn’t think i would find benefit and yet, the application of these principles has changed me in a positive manner
by
Alyssa
on
December 21, 2020
She was well spoken and gave good examples.
by
Member
on
December 19, 2020
Great perspective on the stress of the work life of a SLP!
by
Semonia
on
December 17, 2020
I can really relate to this presentation. Great tips to help.
by
Sara
on
December 17, 2020
Strategies to help stress
by
Member
on
December 16, 2020
These are ideas I use daily and have used as an SLP--- they do work in helping to deal with stress and remaining more positive
by
Member
on
December 15, 2020
That the presenter shared her experiences of burnout as an SLP. The specific suggestions for movement, meditation, and journaling and the explanation of why these practices are helpful.
by
Kaye
on
December 13, 2020
Useful information, well organized and sharing of presenter's personal experience
by
Beverly
on
December 12, 2020
The speaker was super clear with relevant examples. I really found this topic interesting and something not discussed at length in the past the way it was presented here.
by
Member
on
December 10, 2020
This is a topic that applies to every clinician. We need to take care of ourselves.
by
Member
on
December 9, 2020
It helps to understand the brain and stress more and what to do to reduce the stress.
by
Diane
on
December 3, 2020
The content was a good reminder of how to manage stress
by
Member
on
December 2, 2020
Tools that have already helped me tremendously and others should know about them as well
by
Member
on
December 2, 2020
It was nice to see a course dealing with the reality of stress that SLPs experience in their jobs.
by
Russell
on
December 1, 2020
The presenter says at the outset that she quit Speech Pathology after only a few years to move careers. So she has spent only a small part of her career practicing Speech Pathology, even if she has resumed the profession. Much of what she taught is in direct contradiction to other SpeechPathology.com courses on mindfulness. For instance, the excellent course 8423: Integrating Mindfulness Techniques into Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology; Presenter: Jennifer Llado, MS, CCC-SLP; Brenda Lovette, MS, CCC-SLP.She talks a lot about her negative experiences in the profession, and she assumes that we all have had the same experiences. This seems patently wrong.
by
Member
on
November 30, 2020
it took her 35 minutes to get into the core of the information. Too slow paced and most information was repeated over and over again.
by
Yeidimar
on
November 30, 2020
WAS VERY CLEAR AND PROVIDED GOOD TOOLS TO IMPROVE A BETTER EJECUTION WITH THE PATIENTS.
by
Member
on
November 29, 2020
what made it good was the course
by
Amy
on
November 24, 2020
Good information. I liked the information, but often feel that SLP's are called on to make changes for ourselves, when the bigger issue is that ASHA and/or our state boards do not implement these changes. Thank you for the presentation!
by
Member
on
November 17, 2020
While the ideas sound good, I do not think I will have time to do any/all very often...
by
Brianna
on
November 16, 2020
As someone who deals with stress, this was very informative and necessary.
by
Lauren
on
November 13, 2020
Since COVID I quit my job, this has helped me see I did not loose my mind but others are feeling the same way.
by
Member
on
November 10, 2020
It is a much needed subject area. It's important to discuss amongst our peers.
by
Member
on
November 9, 2020
Relevance across settings.
by
Alyson
on
November 5, 2020
We need more support for SLPs to help us sustain our heavy workloads. I felt seen and heard.
by
Sarah
on
November 3, 2020
If ever there was a need for this course, the dumpster fire that is 2020 is it.
by
Joetta
on
October 29, 2020
This course imparted the feeling that the stress associated with our field is common and not something of which to be ashamed.Also, mindfulness/selfcare was not a focus during the period when I was receiving my training in the field. One was considered weak, not suitable for the program or position if they folded under stress
by
Cornelia
on
October 26, 2020
Different topic than usual explained well.
by
Wilma
on
October 23, 2020
stress is a major issue for SLP's
by
Member
on
October 20, 2020
There were suggested techniques to try to help reduce stress and increase positivity.
by
Shanna
on
October 15, 2020
Helpful tips to implement immediately to help us learn how to handle and thrive even in the midst of the chaos and stress of our jobs.
by
Member
on
October 13, 2020
The speakers tips for managing stress are something I think will be very helpful. I know a lot of SLP's that are experiencing the 3 stressors that were discussed and I will definitely be recommending this course.
by
Member
on
October 13, 2020
The speaker was very organized and cohesive. Very thorough.
by
Suzanne
on
October 7, 2020
The tips to help with stress and the explanation of how the brain works.
by
Member
on
October 2, 2020
3 strategies
by
debra
on
October 1, 2020
Very helpful during this pandemic
by
Ana M.
on
October 1, 2020
Sharing the feelings of intense stress when providing services. Very positive and helpful suggestions to manage stress at personal level. Enjoyed the presentation.
by
Laure
on
September 29, 2020
Great course and pinpointing the stressors and giving ideas to help combat them.
by
Member
on
September 28, 2020
I really enjoyed learning about the ways to combat stress within the SLP world.
by
Kristine
on
September 22, 2020
Excellent Presentor
by
Member
on
September 2, 2020
This subject is something that has been needed for a long time!
by
Tami
on
September 1, 2020
Definitely needed this right now. Great topic. Thank you.
by
Member
on
August 31, 2020
The way the instructor explained stress, burn out and things to do to help relieve them.
by
Member
on
August 30, 2020
Nice overview and definitions.
by
Member
on
August 27, 2020
I really enjoyed the information in this course.
by
Tasha
on
August 26, 2020
Giving real life examples of stress relievers to improve mindfulness and positivity! Can't wait to start journaling! (Yoga/meditation and movement are already in my daily practice!)
by
Member
on
August 25, 2020
love the ideas of meditation, movement and journalling!
by
Member
on
August 23, 2020
organized well
by
Member
on
August 23, 2020
Strategies for alleviating stress related to work
by
Member
on
August 20, 2020
Very helpful
by
Joanna
on
August 18, 2020
This course was good because it was completely relatable. I have so much paperwork demand with barely any time in the work day to complete it. I do yoga and need to begin incorporating it more into my life. I really appreciated the gratitude journal idea near the end of the webinar. It made me think of things I was thankful for today. Awesome.
by
Member
on
August 12, 2020
Great information and so relatable!
by
Member
on
August 10, 2020
Practical techniques for dealing with stress that I can implement easily.
No more reviews to load.
Presented By
Jessi Andricks
MS CCC-SLP
Jessi earned her master's degree in Speech Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. She is a trained Integrative Coach and Yoga Teacher, and she runs the site jessiandricks.com. She has presented at ASHA and SHAV, and focuses on helping SLPs reduce burn out and stress through learning stress management skills.
More
Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Jessi Andricks was paid an honorarium by SpeechPathology.com for this presentation. She is a trained Integrative Coach and Yoga Teacher and offers her services at the site jessiandricks.com. Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
Course participation information
To ensure you are ready to participate, please complete our short Test Drive to prepare your computer to view the course.
Login and logout times will be recorded and documented.
Passing an online exam and completing a course evaluation will be required to earn continuing education credit.
Live Webinars allow presenter and participant interaction. The exam and course evaluation for these courses must be completed within 7 days of the event.
On-demand courses include texts, video and audio recordings of live webinars, and multimedia formats. The exam and course evaluation for on-demand courses must be completed within 30 days of course registration.
To participate in the course, complete the exam and course evaluation, and earn continuing education credit, you must be a SpeechPathology.com member. Participants must complete the entire course; partial credit is not allowed.
SpeechPathology.com is committed to ensuring accessibility to the widest possible audience. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone. If you have questions, requests, or would like to report an accessibility-related issue, please email accessibility@continued.com. We will review your request and respond in a timely manner.
Visit our Contact us page or give us a call if you have questions.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.15 ASHA CEUs
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
Continued, LLC, DBA SpeechPathology.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada
Clinically certified members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.