This playlist is a compilation of the episodes that relate to the stress that change at work can generate. Some of these episodes discuss mental health, trauma, work-place stress, burnout, self-care, and wellbeing. If you are feeling vulnerable, please listen mindfully and stop if you need to.

Change management and stress

In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia’s Ethics Team – Trish Johnson, Nadia Marussinszky and Kelly Williams – discuss the impact of stress on professional communication and potential complaints.

Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Ethics FAQs: stress, communication and avoiding complaints - S03 E46

In this week’s episode, our own Laura Caire chats with Kerry Holland and Jessica Carpenter from Peninsula Speech Plus. 

Kerry, Jess and Laura chat about recognising signs that someone we support might need additional assistance, and practicing in a trauma informed way. 

Resources for Speech Pathologist Australia Members: 
 
Mental Health: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists/Mental_Health/SPAweb/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists/Mental_Health_and_Trauma/Mental_Health.aspx
 
Trauma: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists/Trauma/SPAweb/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists/Mental_Health_and_Trauma/Trauma.aspx
 

Resources for the public: 

Mental Health: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Mental%20Health/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Mental_Health/Mental_Health.aspx?hkey=ebe803c6-a217-461e-bd88-004d0d547c29

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Stress and trauma: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/mental-health-services/stress-and-trauma  

Six guiding principles to a trauma informed approach: https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm

Better Health Channel - Trauma - reaction and recovery: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/trauma-reaction-and-recovery 

Emerging Minds: https://emergingminds.com.au/ 

Blue Knot Foundation: https://blueknot.org.au/

Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.  

We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

It’s All Around Us: Working with Mental Health Needs in Speech Pathology - S05 E02

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dawn Neenan and Magalí Stolovitsky Colb, adjunct lecturers at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in the United States. They explain reflective supervision, how it compares to traditional supervision, and the benefits of integrating reflective practice into supervision. They also discuss how speech pathologists might use infant mental health principles to inform the work we do as clinicians and/or supervisors, and how to create their own reflective supervision group.

Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.   

We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.  

Resources:

National Zero to Three Organization: https://www.zerotothree.org/ 

The NYC Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center: https://ttacny.org/ 

The Knowledge Center at Chaddock: https://www.tkcchaddock.org/ 

Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health: https://www.allianceaimh.org/ 

Australian Alliance for Infant Mental Health: https://www.aaimh.org.au/ 

SPA Professional Support Templates – Community of Practice Charter and Agreement (SPA Members Only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=411 

SPA Speak Out; Communities of Practice: https://speechpathologyaustralia.cld.bz/Speak-Out-June-2023/48/ 

Speak Up Podcast S03 E12 – Establishing a thriving community of practice: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/establishing-a-thriving-community-of-practice-s03-e12   

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Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Reflective supervision: Social-emotional and relationship informed learning and support S06 E19

In this week’s episode, members of SPA’s early career and podcast reference groups, Brittany Fong and Lauren Osborne, speak with Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist, Michelle Bihary, about the mental and emotional “wear and tear” that can occur in healthcare and how speech pathologists can manage this. They discuss the “4 Ps” of self-care, supports and supervision, managing our energy, and navigating circles of control, influence, and concern.

Resources: 
Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebihary/

Michelle Bihary’s website: https://michellebiharyhealth.com/ includes:

Free resources: https://michellebiharyhealth.com/resources-overview
Programs: https://michellebiharyhealth.com/programs-overview
Download Michelle Bihary’s “Self-Care Strategies” from SPA’s Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/).

Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.  

Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Self-care for health workers S6E45

In this week's episode, we speak with Anna Pannuzzo, from WorkPlace PLUS, about creating policies to uphold everyone’s psychosocial safety at work. Anna speaks about how planning ahead can help to ensure that if something challenging and unexpected does happen, there is a prepared plan. Anna speaks about policies and processes for psychosocial hazards, raising concerns in your workplace and how to balance the wellbeing of staff and being empathic to service users who are facing their own challenges.

Resources:  
WorkPlace PLUS https://www.workplaceplus.com.au/

Safe Work Australia https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/

FairWork Ombudsman https://www.fairwork.gov.au/

FairWork Commission https://www.fwc.gov.au/

Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. 

Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

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Planning ahead: psychosocial safety in your practice S7E18

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Ethics FAQs: stress, communication and avoiding complaints - S03 E46

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