Listen "What New SLPs Should Do Before Their CF Year: Avoid My Biggest Mistake with Therapy Materials"
Episode Synopsis
Hallie chats about one of the BIG mistakes she made during her CF Year that cost her money and sanity.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie’s getting real about a common mistake she made during her CF year—one that cost her time, money, and way too much trunk space! If you’re heading into your CF, just landed your first job, or even changing settings, this one’s for you. Hallie shares what she wishes she did instead of stress-shopping every toy and game in sight—and how you can better prepare (hint: it’s not about buying more stuff). From planning smarter to finding support, she’s breaking down how to walk into your CF with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot less clutter!Bullet Points to Discuss: Hallie’s CF year mistake: over-buying materials she never usedWhy being “ready” doesn’t mean having all the thingsWhat truly helped her succeed that year (spoiler: it wasn’t toys)Smarter ways to prepare for your CF year or first jobHere’s what we learned: Invest in support and strategy, not shelves full of stuffYou don’t need new materials for every session—reuse creativelyFocus on learning planning, goal-writing, and flexibilityBuilding community and mentorship matters more than your therapy cartLearn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: 📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signupSubscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets
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