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0.15  ASHA CEUs

Integrating Mindfulness Techniques Into Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology #e249


Presenters: Jennifer Llado, MS, CCC-SLP & Brenda Lovette, MS, CCC-SLP

Learn specific techniques for integration into your clinical practice.


"Direct therapy strategies I can implement tomorrow. And considering how mindfulness techniques could address many behaviors that are making therapeutic progress slow."

– L.H., prior course participant

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Peer-reviewed research supports the use of mindfulness practices to promote health and wellbeing. This course will explore the use of meditation and mindfulness practices for the direct application to pediatric speech-language pathology.

Participants will be provided with a review of the research discussing the impact of mindfulness on the mind, body and brain. Specific techniques will be discussed and demonstrated for integration into clinical practice. Topics such as mindful parenting and therapeutic presence will also be explored to maximize your clinical impact.

Offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs – 1.5 contact hours.

Course Overview – Run Time: 1:32:45

  1. Introduction
  2. Mindfulness Exercise/Intention
  3. Mindfulness Defined
  4. Literature Review
  5. Clinical Application/Guided Practice
  6. Mindful Parenting
  7. Therapeutic Presence
  8. Summary
"I used the breathing buddy exercise with two of my own little boys before I even finished the course. Amazing! I found this course absolutely fascinating. I was skeptical reading the title, but thought I'd give it a try and see what it was about. My skepticism was immediately dashed by the research that was presented. How something so simple to integrate into therapy can be so drastically beneficial for our clients, is just incredible."

– S.R., prior course participant

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The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

"It was very helpful to have more examples of exercises to help make mindfulness techniques accessible for younger students e.g. the star method. I enjoyed the specific reasons why mindfulness is important and specific examples for how it can help patients/parents." S.R. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss the mindfulness potential to address ARFID. I liked the research results as well as practical applications!" K.C. (Dec. 2024)

"Discussing ANTs and how to help students manage them effectively was beneficial. I liked the practice applications described by the presenters." C.S. (Nov. 2024)

"The use of meditation and mindfulness in the home- good for parents too. How it can benefit so many aspects of speech/language goals. I enjoyed the therapy ideas and how to incorporate them in practice." J.A. (Jul. 2024)

"Mindfulness for attention and social-emotional regulation was beneficial to discuss. I liked the ways to adapt techniques for children." K.A. (Jul. 2024)

"I liked the mindfulness to apply on self and on your clients. Very well presented and applicable to our practices." L.O. (Jul. 2024)

"Resources were helpful. I liked the application." L.G. (Jun. 2024)

"Mindfulness strategies were helpful. I liked the strategies." S.S. (Jun. 2024)

"I liked the breathing buddy. Easy to listen to course with good visuals." S.S. (Jun. 2024)

"I liked the specific mindfulness activities and specific benefits, and the layout of the topics." C.G. (Jun. 2024)

"Examples of activities to do with children were beneficial. This course was easy to listen to." A.L. (May. 2024)

"This course was not only evidence-based but included very practical examples of how to use these exercises in therapy. I liked the specific exercise that could be used with children." M.K. (Apr. 2024)

"The "Weather Report" was a beneficial topic. I liked the Body Scan and the Gratitude segments." T.C. (Mar. 2024)

"The research results were beneficial. I enjoyed all of the examples and what they focused on." M.C. (Jan. 2024)

"The strategies to promote attention and mindfulness and self-regulation were beneficial. Loved the ideas for goal writing as well! I loved it all!" S.S. (Jan. 2024)

"Integrating Mindfulness techniques into therapy. The presenters spoke to the slides rather than just reading the content. Their knowledge of and experience with using Mindfulness was obvious and refreshing." S.T. (Dec. 2023)

"The exercises and the techniques were beneficial." A.R. (Dec. 2023)

"The exercises to use with patients were helpful. I liked the whole concept of mindfulness." J.B. (Nov. 2023)

"I enjoyed discussing the techniques for children." C.S. (Nov. 2023)

"This course offered new ideas that would be beneficial for my therapy practice. I liked the therapy ideas using glitter jar, breathing techniques, etc." A.H. (Nov. 2023)

"The examples of the mindfulness exercises were very helpful to view. I enjoyed the mindfulness exercises." M.P. (Nov. 2023)

"Easy to follow and absorb the material. I liked the mindful parenting. I would like to explore the mindful parenting techniques to apply within my neonatal clinical interventions." K.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Learning how to write techniques into goals was beneficial. I liked the different techniques and areas they address." E.B. (Oct. 2023)

"Loved the real-life application examples." A.M. (Oct. 2023)

"This course was really interesting, engaging, and well-organized. Video of exercises to use with students to help them practice mindfulness was beneficial. I liked the two different presenters - their pacing, their energy, and their calm, evenly-paced voices. I liked the mix of video, practice for the SLP taking the course, and research that was well explained." M.S. (Aug. 2023)

"Practical therapeutic intervention for specific speech and language issues." B.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Specific examples of application." S.B. (Jul. 2023)

"The different techniques and literature review were beneficial. I liked the video examples." M.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Translating the practices into clinical use was beneficial. This allowed me to see how I can begin these exercises tomorrow." J.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Direct therapy strategies I can implement tomorrow. And considering how mindfulness techniques could address many behaviors that are making therapeutic progress slow." L.H. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the hands-on things to do. Being an MBSR instructor and SLP, I found the value!" W.N. (May 2023)

"This course was very well done, and the presenters were wonderful." W.F. (Apr. 2023)

"Great presenters. I liked the entire course." G.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Course was extremely thorough and informative. To see the interventions was very helpful." M.T. (Dec. 2022)

"Helped with executive functioning. I liked the reassurance that this can work for a variety of kids we serve." E.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Practical content. I liked the therapy ideas." S.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the format and learning how meditation can be helpful for children." D.W. (Nov. 2022)

"The methods, activities, and goal writing will benefit my daily practice. I liked everything about this course." J.D. (Oct. 2022)

"The exercise examples were good." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The speakers were excellent and they presented the information at my level. I learned some new techniques and I will incorporate them in my own personal life and in my clinical world as well." C.N. (Sept. 2022)

"The mindfulness techniques! I used the breathing buddy exercise with two of my own little boys before I even finished the course. Amazing!  I found this course absolutely fascinating. I was skeptical reading the title, but thought I'd give it a try and see what it was about. My skepticism was immediately dashed by the research that was presented. The mindfulness techniques and video demonstrations were top notch; so helpful! And knowing now, how something so simple to integrate into therapy can be so drastically beneficial for our clients, is just incredible. Can't wait to try them all!" S.R. (Aug. 2022)

"The entire presentation was excellent. Specific exercises were fully explained and video examples were helpful. The visual power point cards were excellent to keep notes and follow verbal presentation." R.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the notes and goals information, as well as the studies documenting efficacy. It was all great!" C.M. (Jul. 2022)

"Liked the ease in which you can sign up for the course and this particular course was well developed and presented." A.E. (May 2022)

"Gave specific techniques used in the therapy room to increase mindfulness in children." A.E. (May 2022)

"The literature that backs the effectiveness of the use of Mindfulness techniques with the different populations – ADHD, Autism – was beneficial for my practice. The suggestions of things to use with young children were good." J.D. (May 2022)

"I liked the techniques for teaching mindfulness and books for kids. The course was interesting and informative." D.V. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the mindfulness exercises. The topics were covered well with explicit examples of how to implement the techniques into therapy." S.N. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the research supporting the addition of mindfulness to therapy and the practical therapy examples discussed." M.H. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning how to incorporate goals while doing mindfulness activities. I liked the EBP of mindfulness benefits." J.C. (Mar. 2022)

"It was helpful to hear about the research. It was also helpful to hear specific mindful activities that can be used." L.L. (Feb. 2022)

"Very relevant to my caseload. I liked all topics presented." J.R. (Feb. 2022)

"Loved this presentation altogether. I will definitely be incorporating these examples into my therapy sessions." S.C. (Jan. 2022)

"Learning that Mindfulness can help with overall attention and intention with each session. The practical tx activities were beneficial." S.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked that it gave SLPs a way to integrate cognitive changing behavior that pairs so well with traditional therapy."  M.C. (Jan. 2022)

Course Objectives

  1. Describe the positive effects of mindfulness that relate to behavior, self-regulation and cognitive performance.
  2. Describe potential methods for integrating mindfulness practices into traditional speech therapy sessions, in order to improve client outcomes.
  3. Identify and describe various mindfulness and breath work practices relevant to enhancing the treatment of pediatric speech-language deficits.

Presenter & Disclosures

Jennifer Llado, MS, CCC-SLP, is a Director of Rehabilitation in a long-term acute care hospital in the Boston area.  She is also the founder of Bright Side Therapy, LLC, which produces innovative speech therapy materials for adults.  Jennifer is the co-author of Mindful Healthcare:  20 Brief Exercises To Get in the Zone with Your Patients.  She holds an MS in both Speech-Language Pathology and Leadership specializing in Health Management. She is a graduate of the first ASHA Leadership Development program in 2012.   Jennifer is passionate about alternative health care practices and is certified in Reiki and clinical aromatherapy.  She is dedicated to bringing consciousness to healthcare and leadership.  

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Jennifer Llado is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Financial — Jennifer Llado is the founder of Bright Side Therapy, LLC; receives a salary.

Financial — Jennifer Llado is the co-author of Mindful Healthcare:  20 Brief Exercises To Get In The Zone With Your Patients; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Jennifer Llado has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Brenda Lovette, MS, CCC-SLP, delivers holistic patient-centered treatment in a variety of settings including the Concussion Clinic at Emerson Hospital in Concord Massachusetts, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, and through her private practice, Healthy Expression: Holistic Speech-Language Pathology. She holds an MS in Speech-Language Pathology from UNC Chapel Hill. She is a certified holistic health coach, Reiki practitioner, and registered yoga instructor.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Brenda Lovette is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Brenda Lovette has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • OT

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

  • Current ASHA Member.
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder.
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC.
  • Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology.

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.
  • New Jersey: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey Department of Education. Provider #1654.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Course Completion Timeframe:

You have unlimited time to complete our online courses. You may log off and log on as often as you’d like to in order to complete all sections of a course.

However, completion dates are based on Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you need your CEUs by a certain date, be sure to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on that date. For example, if you need CEUs before January 1st, you will need to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on December 31st.

Content Access:

Access to course materials and content does not expire, even after completing the post test. You may continue to review course material by logging into your NSS account, clicking the My Online Courses tab, and then viewing your desired course.

Certificate of Completion:

On successful completion of the post test (80%), a certificate will be immediately available for download and/or printing. This certificate will include your name, date of completion (based on Eastern Time Zone, USA/Canada), and number of contact hours (CEUs / CEEs). Please note that CEUs are awarded on the date of successful test completion, not the date of course enrollment. Please ensure that you successfully complete the post test prior to any licensure renewal dates.

ASHA CE Registry Submission:

During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

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What is an Online Course?

Our Online Courses consist of video, audio, and/or text content and are offered for ASHA CEUs. Unlike a webinar, which requires participants to be logged on and at a computer at specific times, our Online Courses are available to you at any time, from any device, via your NorthernSpeech.com online account. You may work at your own pace and start and stop your course as you wish. Your course will conclude with a short post test. On successful completion of the post test (>80%), a printable certificate of completion is presented to you.

Receiving CEUs:

Northern Speech is an ASHA CE Provider and our online courses are registered with ASHA and offered for ASHA CEUs. Please note that successful completion of the online post test is required prior to the awarding of CEUs. Please contact your state licensing board for acceptance policies related to CEUs earned online. Please note that courses offered for university students are not applicable for CEUs.

Registering for an online course:

You may browse all online courses by clicking the Continuing Education tab above, then Online Courses. Once you find a course, click Enroll Now, and you will be asked to either log into your existing Northern Speech account or create a new online account. Once you’ve entered your account information and provided your credit card payment, your course will be immediately available to you.

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You will be able to access your online course by logging into your Northern Speech account and then clicking the My Online Courses tab on your profile screen. Click the course you would like to start or to resume. From there, proceed through the course sections until you are ready to complete the post test. You do not have to complete your course all at once. You may log on and off as you wish.

Testing requirements:

Each online course concludes with a post test consisting of multiple choice or true & false questions. Scores of 80% or greater are required for successful course completion and awarding of CEUs. You may revisit course materials and retest as needed to achieve a passing score.

Number of CEUs offered:

We offer courses from 1 to 21 contact hours. Each course will note the number of CEUs offered. Please note that 0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour = 1 CEE.

State licensing boards and online CEUs:

NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.

Course formats:

Our course formats include: text, audio, video, and PowerPoint with author narration. Each course will note the format on the course description page. Most courses include closed captioning.

Course handouts:

Most of our online courses provide a link to download the accompanying handout as a PDF file. 

Group discounts:

Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each registration on most of our online courses. To receive this discount, registrations need to be processed together via the "Group Rates" tab on the Online Course of your choice.

Computer requirements:

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Course Cancellation Policy:

A purchased online course can be exchanged, refunded, or transferred to another individual if contact is made with NSS (via phone or email) within 30 days of purchase and the course materials have not been viewed or downloaded. 

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