{"id":5215,"date":"2022-01-05T15:47:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T20:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/?p=5215"},"modified":"2022-01-05T15:49:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T20:49:11","slug":"lessons-from-a-cfy-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/slp\/lessons-from-a-cfy-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Lessons from a CFY 21"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5215\" class=\"elementor elementor-5215\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8485951 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8485951\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8cc49a3\" data-id=\"8cc49a3\" 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768px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8696a8d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8696a8d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-088f9b4\" data-id=\"088f9b4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c12f78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c12f78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lessons from a CFY 21.1: Lean on Your Support System <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-100a471 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"100a471\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1c1d2f\" data-id=\"a1c1d2f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1656664 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1656664\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While we are a CFY, we are also human. We are likely to have challenges that arise outside of work. These can be so stressful and affect our ability to focus and even to basic daily tasks. I had an instance like this this week, and I only shared it with close family to prevent my support system from worrying about me. However, when I finally did share with my friends, they all were very supportive and wanted me to tell them so they can support me. I kept telling myself they had enough to worry about and I didn&rsquo;t want to cause unnecessary stress. My close friend told me if I am worried and stress, I should share that with my support system, so now I know that I will, no matter what. I am so fortunate to have people in my life that are here for me unconditionally. Thank you to all of these people. I am so grateful.&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e638c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e638c7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3c578f\" data-id=\"b3c578f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9bd5ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9bd5ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lessons from a CFY 21.2: Supplementing Your Learning<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8747ae9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8747ae9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f50e12\" data-id=\"6f50e12\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f20e8e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f20e8e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&rsquo;re anything like me, you might miss the structure and opportunity for constant learning that came with graduate school. Maybe not the tests and last nights and chronic stress, but the learning and application of being a speech-language pathologist. We aren&rsquo;t eligible for CEUs as CFs, but there are lots of options for low cost or free educational webinars for us! This is especially great if there&rsquo;s a certain population you&rsquo;re interested in but aren&rsquo;t exposed to in your CF position. For example, I aim to work with <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: transgender\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;transgender&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Transgender describes people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth (GLAAD).&nbsp;&nbsp;For some people, their gender identity does not fit neatly into those two choices. For people that are transgender, the sex they were assigned at birth and their own internal gender identity do not match. Some people that are transgender try to bring their body in alignment with their identity, called a transition.FlagThe light blue stripes are the traditional color for baby boys. The pink stripes the traditional color for baby girls. The white stripe is for those who are transitioning or consider themselves having a neutral or undefined gender.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Healthcare&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;This involves many surgeries such as top surgeries, gender reconstructive surgeries, the list goes on. People that are transgender can seek out voice therapy to change their voice to match their desired gender.&nbsp; Cost is the main barrier. Most health insurance companies do not cover surgeries or therapies. So, it is all out of pocket. For people that are transgender, this is near impossible because of income, especially if they are not out or not supported by their loved ones.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sexual Orientation&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Like everyone else, transgender people have a sexual orientation. People that are transgender may be straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer. For example, a person who transitions from male-aligned to female-aligned and is attracted solely to male-aligned individuals&nbsp; would typically identify as a straight individual. A person who transitions from female-aligned to male-aligned and is attracted solely to people that are male-aligned would typically identify as a gay individual.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Pronouns &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Pronouns are extremely important for people that are transgender. Ask their pronouns and name. People that are transgender may go by a different name then what was given to them at birth. If you&amp;#039;re unsure which pronoun a person uses, listen first to the pronoun other people use when referring to that person. If you must ask which pronoun the person uses, start with your own. For example, &amp;quot;Hi, I&amp;#039;m Alex and I use the pronouns he and him. What about you?&amp;quot; If you accidently use the wrong pronoun for someone, apologize quickly and sincerely, then move forward with intention. The bigger deal you make out of the situation, the more uncomfortable it is for everyone.So if you are or know someone who is transgender, you are valid. If you are seeking help or services, or are an ally wanting to learn more please visit my resource hub for more links that can direct you on where to start. A great starting place is GLAAD. Additionally, as allies, educate yourself on the exploitation of this community for financial gain, and the high incidence of violence against people that are transgender , especially for people of color that are transgender.&nbsp;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>transgender<\/span> voice. I just signed up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.transplaining.info\/subscription\">Transplaining<\/a> subscription, which is just 5 dollars a month. If you are looking for free webinars, check out these sites:&nbsp;<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/thespeechroomnews.com\/2016\/03\/free-ceus-for-slps.html\">Free CEUs for SLPs &ndash; Speech Room News (thespeechroomnews.com)<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.asha.org\/eweb\/OLSDynamicPage.aspx?Webcode=olsresults&amp;cat=CE%20Courses&amp;free=true\">CE Courses \/ Free Courses (asha.org)<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/slpsummit.com\/\">SLP Summit &ndash; A free online conference for SLPs!<\/a> (January 10-13,&nbsp; 2022)<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/freecme4me.com\/speech-therapist.html\">Free CEUs for Speech Therapists &ndash; FreeCME4Me.com<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jillshooktherapy.com\/blog\/my-top-sites-for-free-ceus\">Sites for SLPs to earn FREE CEU&rsquo;s online &ndash; Jill Shook Therapy<\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8bd238b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8bd238b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf13ba9\" data-id=\"bf13ba9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a0d0e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a0d0e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thanks for reading this week&rsquo;s edition of Lessons from a CFY! For more lessons from a CFY, click <a href=\"lessons\">here<\/a>! See you next week.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lessons from a CFY 21 Lessons from a CFY 21.1: Lean on Your Support System While we are a CFY, we are also human. We are likely to have challenges that arise outside of work. These can be so stressful and affect our ability to focus and even to basic daily tasks. I had an &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/slp\/lessons-from-a-cfy-21\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Lessons from a CFY 21<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"categories":[63],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"norah.aljunaidi@gmail.com","author_link":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/author\/norah-aljunaidigmail-com\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5215"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5215"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5215\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5219,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5215\/revisions\/5219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}