Ep. 12 - Mindful Prep: Nurturing Mental Health through SLP Praxis® - Strategies, Self-Love, and Breaking Stigmas

The Praxis Speech Sister Podcast is BACK! We’re returning with an episode on mental health. In this episode, we discuss strategies for nurturing your mind during the Praxis® preparation process (and beyond!).  If you’re prone to mental health challenges, this episode is for you!

Tune in as we discuss: 

• 00:27 Why we feel pressure when preparing for the SLP Praxis® exam
• 2:19 Why loving our mind is important
• 2:53 Tapping into “I Am” presence 
• 5:05 Noticing the signs 
• 5:51 Reframing the “grind” mentality 
• 9:28 Knowing you’re not alone 
• 10:34 Practicing self love
• 11:49 Seeking professional help when needed
• 13:13 Eliminating the stigma of mental health 
• 15:07 Notifying your support system 

This episode was previously recorded on the  Pediatric Speech Sister Network on Youtube. You can watch the visual episode HERE: https://youtu.be/1NRqV11kM1o 

Read the transcript HERE: http://tinyurl.com/PRAXISMENTALHEALTHTRANSCRIPT 

Disclaimer: I want to clarify that I am not a mental health professional, but rather someone who draws from personal and professional interactions to offer uplifting and supportive insights. It's essential to prioritize expert advice for individual well-being.

If you’re ready for a therapist, you can start by searching here:APA Psychologist LocatorBetterHelp.com (I love my Better Help therapist!)Psychology Today
If you’re in need of a little bit more, check out these resources:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8655RAINN Network: 1-800-656-HOPERAINN 24-Hour Chat Feature: RAINN.orgSAMHSA 24-hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-985-5990SAMHSA Spanish Language Support: Text Hablamos to 66746

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Disclaimer: I want to clarify that I am not a mental health professional, but rather someone who draws from personal and professional interactions to offer uplifting and supportive insights. It's essential to prioritize expert advice for individual well-being.

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