This interactive webinar serves as the first session in a three-part clinical mentoring series designed for speech-language pathologists seeking guided professional growth through experience-based learning. Participants will be introduced to the structure and goals of the mentoring program and the role of reflective clinical dialogue in developing sound clinical judgment. Using a real-world client scenario, the mentor will model clinical reasoning processes, share decision-making considerations, and facilitate guided discussion. Emphasis will be placed on how experienced clinicians analyze information, manage uncertainty, and make purposeful therapeutic choices. This session is designed to foster a supportive mentoring environment that values thoughtful questioning, shared expertise, and practical application rather than “right answers.

Instructor Details and Financial Disclosure 

• Vanessa Anderson-Smith

Registration Fees

• $100  0.1 ASHA CEUs, digital workbook & certificate of completion.

Schedule

Timed Agenda

• 14:00-4:05
  Welcome and Orientation
  -Introduction of facilitator
  -Overview of the mentoring series structure and expectations
  -Establishment of a safe, discussion-focused mentoring environment
• 4:05–4:15
  Foundations of Clinical Mentorship
  -What mentorship looks like in day-to-day SLP practice
  -Differences between supervision, instruction, and mentoring
  -How learning through experience supports clinical confidence and growth
• 4:15–4:30
  Case Introduction and Context
  -Presentation of a client scenario (background, concerns, relevant history)
  -Identification of key clinical questions and decision points
  -Clarification of information gaps and areas of uncertainty
• 4:30–4:50
  Mentored Clinical Reasoning and Group Discussion
  -Guided analysis of assessment considerations and therapeutic priorities
  -Mentor modeling of clinical thinking and professional judgment
  -Participant discussion supported by reflective prompts and shared perspectives
• 4:50–5:00
  Reflection and Closing
  -Key takeaways from the mentoring discussion
  -How this approach applies to participants’ own caseloads
  -Overview of upcoming sessions in the mentoring series
   

Total: 60 min 

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