SLPs, Secure Your Own Mask First
SLPs, we are often selfless to a fault. We think we're putting our kids and patients first and allowing that to work us to the point of exhaustion and burn out. When that happens, we are no good to anyone. Even before we get to that point, advocating for appropriate work environments for ourselves, testing supplies, therapy materials, salary, caseload, and work hours directly benefits those we diagnose and treat. You have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others.
Remember the old lesson from aviation, “Secure your own mask first before helping others.”
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