Rebuilding the Bridge: Post-Pandemic Mentorship for Future SLPs
Course: #11278Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 1252 Reviews
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional clinical training pathways, leaving many Clinical Fellows and graduate students entering the field with unique challenges and gaps in experience. This course discusses equipping seasoned SLPs with practical, evidence-based strategies to mentor, support, and empower the next generation of clinicians. The course explores real-world scenarios and actionable tools to rebuild confidence, competence, and connection in a post-pandemic professional landscape.
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Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; IACET/0.1; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify challenges faced by Clinical Fellows and graduate students in speech-language pathology post-pandemic.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe evidence-based and responsive mentorship strategies that address post-pandemic gaps in clinical readiness, professional confidence, and interprofessional collaboration.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss practical tools and approaches to support skill development, critical thinking and resilience in Clinical Fellows and students navigating the transition to independent practice.
Course created on December 16, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Challenges of supervision post-pandemic |
| 20-40 Minutes | Evidence-based supervision, supporting resilience |
| 40-55 Minutes | Actionable and practical mentorship |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Reviews
1252 Reviews
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MaryBeth
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January 29, 2026
I appreciate this course, as I have just taken on a mentee who attended graduate school during the pandemic and feels very much as Amber described in her presentation. This course helped re-assess my behavior and how to be most helpful to her. Thank you!!
by
Member
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January 28, 2026
This course is extremely applicable to a situation I am working through with a co-worker who finished her CF in 2021. I have noticed gaps in her clinical skills and am coaching her through difficult feedback sessions from our principal. This is helpful for me in knowing I am on the right track in supporting her, but also understanding and being reminded that students who graduated during the Covid era may have not receive the best training and supervisory experiences due to pandemic challenges
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MacKenna
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January 28, 2026
I liked the case study examples with talking through real-life scenarios.
by
Member
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January 28, 2026
Excellent presenter!
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Member
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January 27, 2026
Needed topic
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Jaelynn
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January 26, 2026
Loved that it included interactive poll and gave case studies at the end to see how we can apply this knowledge to real world examples.
by
Member
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January 26, 2026
Our field has definitely been impacted by the pandemic. I feel all the information is informative/beneficial and definitely will be helpful with the changes that we are seeing. We will be supervising a graduate student at my school, so this information will be very helpful to address some of the gaps that may have been experienced by the student.
by
Member
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January 25, 2026
Informative course!
by
Member
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January 25, 2026
This presentation did not provide any new information around supervision of students.
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Rachel
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January 24, 2026
Loved the pit, peak, pearl for weekly check-ins
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Sherry
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January 23, 2026
The presenter had good examples and relevant information for us to use now. I especially like the "pit-peak-pearl" idea.
by
Member
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January 22, 2026
presenter
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Member
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January 21, 2026
This course had very relatable content as a clinical supervisor. It also provided insight on what challenges students faced during the remote learning/clinical experience times.
by
Member
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January 21, 2026
I appreciate that Ms. Heape shared the importance of/how to encourage self-efficacy for developing resiliency and the wisdom of how to use small steps to do that. Her ideas and suggestions are applicable to supervisory situations beyond the post-covid era and her situational examples are very accurate. I have not recently/am not currently supervising but will certainly apply this if and when I do in the future. Thank you for this presentation.
by
Member
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January 16, 2026
The case studies were very helpful .
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Ernesto Antonio
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January 15, 2026
This course was excellent because it addressed real challenges in supervision and clinical practice with a strong focus on resilience and well-being. The content was clear, evidence based, and highly relevant to today’s hybrid and telepractice environments. Practical strategies and reflective components made the material meaningful and easy to apply.
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Michelle
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January 15, 2026
very applicable to mentorship but also a reminder to be resilient and strategies to do so
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Member
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January 15, 2026
I liked how the course looked at all perspectives for students entering the healthcare field of speech language pathology. Not only did it look to explain a students perspective, it thought to include the admin or supervisors perspective too. As someone who went to school and entered the work force during the pandemic I appreciated the validation within the resilience it takes to complete necessary coursework and work tasks during such a stressful time.
by
Member
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January 15, 2026
Everything! Clear and concise information.
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Corine
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January 13, 2026
Great examples in the end!
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Jennifer
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January 13, 2026
I liked the clear presentation and real world examples.
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Member
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January 13, 2026
the speakers
by
Member
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January 13, 2026
See previous comment. Also the use of AI-generated images given their impact on the environment and when there are so many stock images already available wasn't great.
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Amy
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January 13, 2026
The presenters pace and natural style made this very easy to listen to and follow.
by
Member
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January 13, 2026
Good insight
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Member
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January 12, 2026
The presenter did a great job of conditioning the listener to new issues following the pandemic, like the need of proper exposure and patience amid students and new practioner's due to COVID.
by
Member
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January 11, 2026
Practical. I like errorless learning in supervision and building resistance. Very positive approach.
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Member
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January 11, 2026
I am a pre-pandemic SLP and haven't really thought about this but it makes so much sense - great course!
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Member
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January 10, 2026
Getting scenarios about different situations that actually happen to SLPs and discussing what the best approach to take.
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Member
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January 8, 2026
This is great info, not only for supervision purposes, but can be used for anyone needing our support. Clinical students, coworkers, students/patients, children. Thank you.
by
Member
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January 8, 2026
How important resilience is for Slp’s and the struggle during the pandemic
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Member
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January 8, 2026
I enjoyed the content of this course. It was very informative and applicable.
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Member
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January 7, 2026
It's a huge factor that's easy to ignore over time and how it's affected our adolescents with disabilities
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Alexis
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January 7, 2026
I enjoyed the case scenarios at the end of the presentation. It helped bridge the information to real life situations.
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Lyndsay
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January 6, 2026
good information for less experienced supervisors
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Member
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January 6, 2026
informative and useful/practical information
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Jennifer
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January 5, 2026
She provided excellent examples of how to handle real world situations.
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Paige
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January 5, 2026
It reinforced some aspects that I already knew, but more importantly gave me a way in which to advocate for my students by being a source of reference.
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Mary Jane
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January 4, 2026
excellent information and examples shared .
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Sally
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January 3, 2026
HANDOUTS AND LECTURE
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Denise
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January 2, 2026
Excellent
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Member
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January 2, 2026
Loved some of the explanations!
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Member
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January 1, 2026
Straight forward information that is good to consider if taking on mentorship.
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Johanna
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December 31, 2025
I liked the topic of discussion about resilience and self compassion, as these are common themes in our profession that aren't often talked about in trainings.
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Member
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December 31, 2025
I like how to the point it is and how it teaches resilience and how important it is in our field so we do not get burnt out or lose compassion for our clients because they need us and our support
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Member
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December 31, 2025
Instructor appeared to be very out-of-touch with what is going on in the field right now.
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Linda
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December 31, 2025
Good examples of how to advocate for yourself in this profession.
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Member
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December 31, 2025
Most mentors and mentees are experiencing the difficulties mentioned in the presentation. The suggestions and case studies were excellent in providing mentors with strategies to assist students and CFs with the myriad of difficulties that have emerged post-pandemic.
by
Member
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December 31, 2025
This is truly helpful as I continue to support graduate students and CFs.
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Member
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December 31, 2025
Did not address the issue that clinicians who were suppose to receive training were not properly trained! They need to go back to school and they need to redo their hours, it has hurt our profession, just read the forums where SLPs ask and respond to each other. It is not resilience that is an issue it is total lack of training with experiences SLPs, they need rigorous ways to weed out those without the proper skills. They are pushing people through that are not mentally able to do the job
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Member
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December 31, 2025
Case examples
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Member
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December 31, 2025
great helpful tips and real life examples
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Sharon
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December 31, 2025
This course was very informative about the challenges of our current practices that continue following the pandemic. Gave insightful challenges that are faced with strategies to keep from burnout and the mental issues we face in the field in both rolls as the mentor and for mentees. The speaker was engaging and insightful.
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Bobbie
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December 31, 2025
Concise, good information and well presented
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Member
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December 30, 2025
Very informative
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Jenna
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December 30, 2025
I found this to be really important content matter to cover, as I have noticed a significant change in supervision/mentorship over my years of practice, especially before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. I appreciated learning new techniques to best guide students and clinical fellows with respect to the ever changing world and health care environment.
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Member
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December 30, 2025
Real world examples.
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Member
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December 30, 2025
Good supervision detail.
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Maureen
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December 30, 2025
The course was helpful in providing strategies in working with graduate students and clinical fellows to provide a constructive environment for learning and growth.
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Member
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December 30, 2025
Relevant information, as we continue to regain our footing in a post-COVID world
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Amanda
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December 30, 2025
Applicable.
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Henriette
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December 30, 2025
I appreciated the strategies presented to assist students and mentees to achieve a higher standard of practice. The case studies assisted in illustrating those strategies. I especially liked the idea of encouraging students to "think through" what and why they are engaging their clients in given activities.
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Deborah
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December 30, 2025
Great information!
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Kelly
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December 30, 2025
The breakdown of the challenges we face was very organized
by
Member
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December 30, 2025
Not relevant to my particular situation.
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Melody
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December 30, 2025
Nice realistic examples of personality types that I’ve supervised and what to do.
by
Member
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December 30, 2025
As an individual who began their masters degree during the COVID 19 pandemic this course was extremely beneficial in reassuring reflection on practice.
by
Member
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December 30, 2025
They were very clear and concise. I also loved the case studies at the end.
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Dana
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December 30, 2025
This course made me realize how wonderful my direct supervisor is because she uses all these techniques!
by
Member
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December 30, 2025
I like that it acknowledges and addresses compassion fatigue. That is exactly what I have been feeling. I mentored for a few years but stopped due to many of the reasons listed in this course. I wonder how I can mentor/supervise when I am feeling overwhelmed and experiencing compassion fatigue? That feeling impacts my confidence. I have discussed with colleagues sometimes feeling like a fraud. I believe it is this compassion fatigue.
by
Member
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December 29, 2025
The examples provided at the end of the hour were very good and more SLP feedback/responses/examples would have been great. I felt the first half hour was too slow in presentation.
by
Member
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December 29, 2025
ease of information
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Hillary
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December 29, 2025
The course was informative and easy to follow. The case studies at the end of the presentation were very helpful as well. Dr. Heape is very knowledgeable and passionate about supervision, and this is clearly demonstrated in this presentation.
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Christina
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December 29, 2025
The presenter discussed the challenges that SLP's face when conducting or supervising for teletherapy.
by
Member
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December 29, 2025
It covered information about compassion fatigue, which is a common occurrence these days.
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Jamie Lyn
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December 29, 2025
Very relevant for our current work climate
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Member
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December 29, 2025
I have worked both remote and in person and this course gave good insight about the challenges that we face and ways to work around them and still be successful.
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Anna
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December 28, 2025
This one one of the best, if not the best, course I have taken on supervision. The speaker was very effective in addressing techniques that can help supervisors to help new therapists. She addressed relevant issues that we are seeing in the field at this time (post-pandemic). Excellent!
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Karen
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December 28, 2025
Interesting insights, especially around burnout and compassion fatigue.
by
Member
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December 28, 2025
The webinar was well organized and easy to follow. Content was clearly presented, relevant, and applicable to practice. Overall, the material was engaging, practical, and accessible.
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Amy
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December 28, 2025
This course gave excellent, practical information. The case studies at the end helped to wrap everything together to make me feel confident in my knowledge.
by
Member
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December 28, 2025
Appreciate real life examples thanks
by
Member
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December 28, 2025
This course provided foundational information that I can share with my supervisors regarding the new students and CF's coming in that have learning gaps and provides a framework of how to address these gaps and help these new clinicians be successful and confident.
by
Member
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December 28, 2025
wonderful presentation with content useful to the field for seasoned professionals
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Bill
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December 28, 2025
Although the course was targeted as a remedy for post COVID effects, i feel the information is timeless.
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Amber
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December 28, 2025
Helpful and practical information.
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Jenna
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December 28, 2025
I really like how the handout ACTUALLY went along with her presentation.
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Lindsay
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December 28, 2025
Easy to understand! Thank you!
by
Member
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December 27, 2025
Good information, concrete strategies to apply when supervising
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Member
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December 27, 2025
Topic
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Natasha
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December 27, 2025
Great course! I've been a supervisor for nearly 30 years and this information was very helpful! There have been challenges and I really like her approach and suggestions.
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Luis
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December 27, 2025
The presenter's knowledge was evident and the way she presented the information slowly and in a way that the listener participated interactively. I like the way the presenter used the technique of self reflection during activities.
by
Member
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December 27, 2025
Very clear and concise.
by
Member
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December 27, 2025
This presentation was very effective in communicating ways to support and mentor first year slp's and slp's new at their roles in today's clinical settings.
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Tracey
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December 27, 2025
Thank you for the reminder of the impact COVID-19 had on our SLP graduate students, CFs, as well as young and seasoned SLPs. It’s easy to forget the significant and stressful time that was, and it is important to recognize the different experience our students and young SLPs had during a critical learning period. This has opened my eyes even more, and will truly help me to be extra mindful in my mentorship. This course was fabulous; I will definitely use some of your strategies (e.g., 3 Ps).
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Alexis
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December 27, 2025
Loved learning about resilience when it comes to SLPs. So true and relevant course for the modern SLP!
by
Member
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December 26, 2025
It provides information which would help students develop into resilient clinicians who learn from their experiences in a supportive situation
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Natalie
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December 26, 2025
well organized
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Pragna
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December 26, 2025
participants will be able to describe evidence-based and responsive mentorship strategies that address post-pandemic gaps in clinical readiness, professional confidence, and interprofessional collaboration.
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Member
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December 26, 2025
loved learning about resilience
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Presented By
Amber B. Heape
CScD CCC-SLP, FNAP
Amber Heape is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Health Professions Education Track in the SLPD program at Rocky Mountain University. Dr. Heape also teaches adult medical coursework at South Carolina State University. She serves in multiple volunteer committees at the state and national levels. She is a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and teaches interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses related to healthcare in the geriatric population. She is also a SIG 15 (Gerontology) coordinator and an ASHA Leadership Development Program graduate. Dr. Heape has a passion for clinical education and mentoring future leaders.
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