NSA Connects: A Space for SLPs to Reflect, Realign, & Grow
Thu, May 14
|Virtual Event
A compassionate space for SLPs to reflect on past practices, deepen understanding, and grow in how we support people who stutter.
Time & Location
May 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
Virtual Event
About the event
Are you an SLP carrying grief or guilt about past practices that prioritized fluency over the whole person? You are not alone.
Good clinical practice is not only about technique. It is also about the beliefs, assumptions, and values we bring into the room.
This facilitated NSA Connects session offers a safe, compassionate space for speech-language pathologists to reflect, process difficult feelings, and explore how internalized ableism can shape our clinical lens.
Together, we will practice being present with stuttered speech, not as something to fix, but as part of the full spectrum of human communication.
This is not about shame. It is about accountability, growth, humility, and recommitting to the people we serve.
Join hosts Mandy Rodstrom and Nicole Terhune for a non-recorded session designed to support honest reflection and meaningful conversation.
Event Verification & Recording Notice
To help us maintain a safe and supportive space, attendees joining virtually may be asked to briefly turn on their camera upon entering the Zoom room for participant verification. After verification, you may turn your camera off before the event begins.
For in-person events, check-in may include identity verification.
This event may be recorded or photographed. By remaining on camera during a virtual recording, or by choosing to remain in recorded areas at an in-person event, you consent to your image and likeness being used in event recordings and promotional materials. If you prefer not to appear in recordings, please turn off your camera before the session begins or inform event staff upon arrival.