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Keeping Students Engaged Via Teletherapy

March 03, 2025 • Hallie Sherman • Episode 266

Hallie chats with Tara Rhoehl about teletherapy and keeping students engaged.

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Tara Rhoehl, an SLP and telepractice expert with over 14 years of experience working with international clients. Tara shares her journey from practicing teletherapy long before it became mainstream, specializing in executive functioning and social cognition. She dives into creative ways to keep students engaged online, from virtual game tables to mentoring programs, and offers practical tips for making teletherapy effective and stress-free. Whether you're new to telepractice or looking to level up your sessions, this episode is packed with insights, tech tips, and plenty of fun!

Bullet Points to Discuss:

Tara’s Journey into Telepractice
Evolution of Teletherapy Technology
Creative Online Strategies for Engagement
Executive Functioning in Therapy
Overcoming Telepractice Challenges
Future Trends in Teletherapy

Here’s what we learned:

Telepractice is adaptable—many in-person strategies work online.
Student interests boost engagement and rapport.
Tech advancements make teletherapy easier, but flexibility is key.
Simple tools like games and incentives increase motivation.
Executive functioning skills are essential for success.
The future of teletherapy includes AI and virtual presence.

Learn more about Tara Roehl:

Website: https://www.speechykeenslp.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechykeenslp/

X: https://x.com/SpeechyKeenSLP

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-roehl-71ba2541/

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