In this episode, I have Rebecca Von Duering (they/them), MS-SLP back on the show to discuss moral injury and considerations for transgender voice intervention.
Tune in as we unpack:
- Moral injury - how it affects speech therapists due to limitations in care.
- Transgender voice care & navigating challenges like microaggressions.
- Advocating for transgender clients & becoming a strong ally.
ABOUT REBECCA:
Rebecca is a speech and language pathologist working in the greater Puget Sound Region of Seattle, Washington. Prior to Speech Pathology they worked as a elementary school teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada and in San Diego, California. Since 2015 they have specialized in Gender Affirming Care and they provide services through an antiracist, neurodiversity affirming, and linguistic justice framework. As clinical lead for a major healthcare institution they strive to align patient care delivery needs with corporate leadership initiatives through advocacy work and interdisciplinary training.
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