Book Club

MNSHA Book Club: The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology:
In Conversation with Phuong Lien Palafox

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – 7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Online Registration

MNSHA Members: $0
Non-Members: $10
Students: $0

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Abstract:

This interactive session engages participants in a practice-oriented conversation grounded in The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology. As demands across communication sciences continue to evolve, clinicians are called to sustain effective practice while navigating increasing complexity and workload. Participants will identify and apply key concepts from the text to their professional roles, with an emphasis on evidence-informed, meaningful practice. The session will also highlight strategies that support clinician well-being and resilience while maintaining compassionate, effective care. Through discussion and applied examples, participants will evaluate and apply humanity-centered approaches to assessment, intervention, and professional interactions. This session moves beyond reflection into application, supporting clinicians in aligning daily practices with principles that center communication, connection, and sustainable service delivery.

Learner Outcomes:

• Identify and apply key concepts from The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology to their professional roles and settings.
• Identify and describe strategies that support clinician well-being and resilience while maintaining effective, compassionate care.
• Evaluate and apply humanity-centered approaches to assessment, intervention, and professional interactions.

Time-Ordered Agenda:

• 0:00–0:05 | Welcome & Introductions
• 0:05–0:15 | Author Opening Remarks
• 0:15–0:45 | Interactive Q&A with the Author
• 0:45–0:55 | Reflection & Application Activity
• 0:55–1:00 | Closing & CEU Information

Presenter Bio:

Phương Liên Palafoxis a Vietnamese-Chinese speech-language therapist, author, and storyteller For more than twenty years, she has moved alongside children, families, and communities, listening closely and helping people find meaningful ways to communicate and share their stories. She supports families in her clinic and shares stories globally through keynotes and writing. Her work lives at the intersection of language, literacy, and human connection. She is the author of The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology and Buoy, a children’s picture book inspired by her family’s refugee journey across the sea.

Presenter Disclosures:

Phuong Lien Palafox will receive an honorarium from Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association for this presentation.

Continuing Education

Satisfactory Completion Requirements:

Certificates of completion will be awarded after active attendance at the entire presentation, submission of a completed evaluation and submission of a completed assessment of learning. There is no partial credit. A link to the online assessment and evaluation will be provided.

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A full refund will be granted if the cancellation request is received on or before April 22, 2026.

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