New Year, New Hopes

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New Year, New Hopes—

Belonging, access, and affirming support are what all individuals need and have a human right to. This year, my hope is to learn, grow, and become a “do better” SLP. I am far from perfect, but a definite strength of mine is curiosity and compassion. Here are a few ways I am committing to growth as an SLP. First, understanding that all forms of communication are valid. We are human beings, and diversity is a beautiful thing. Second, focusing on strength-based care. We live in a culture of “fixing.” While some things definitely need to be fixed, for others, it is more about support. This ties in well with the idea that there is no exact recipe for “normal” and approaching care from a lens of support and understanding, with a framework over programs and a flexible and curious mindset. I also believe we need to hold ourselves and society accountable to be compassionate and willing to learn. Instead of placing all the “work” on the individual receiving services, our community can learn about differences and ways we can support one another.