ableU Live Professional Development

How to Have a Successful, Difficult Conversation in the Workplace

May 7th, 2025 | 12:00PM CDT | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs

In this session, participants will explore the significance of effective communication through the lens of different types of conversations and the importance of having a dialogue. Learn about conversation types, levels, and techniques like dialogue, active listening, and perspective-taking to build relationships, foster collaboration, and transform meetings into productive exchanges.

Cost: Free
Presenters: Peggy Bud, Communication Consultant
Level: Intermediate


Trauma-Informed Care for Service Providers

May 19, 2025 | 6:00pm CDT | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs

Trauma-informed care is essential for SLPs working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Since we often don’t know a client’s trauma history, how can we ensure our practices don’t cause further harm? This course explores trauma-informed care as the key to providing safe, compassionate, and effective support.

Cost: Free
Presenters: Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP
Level: Introductory


Assessment and Treatment for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

June 4, 2025 | 1:00pm CDT | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs

This course will cover the assessment and treatment of children who are Deaf and hard of hearing. The goal is to explore current research trends and provide practical guidance through group discussions and case studies. Participants will walk away knowing how to scaffold therapy for DHH children and provide collaborative care with audiologists, Teachers of the Deaf, and others.

Cost: Free
Presenters: Sydney Bassard, MSP, CCC-SLP
Level: Introductory