About the Webinar:

HERE YOU GO - WSLHA members and past Continuing Education registrants asked for it! For your information: 118 people requested a fluency continuing education course from a WSLHA survey and from the course evaluations.

Location: Live Webinar; This program will be recorded for later viewing up to 14 days following the workshop. You must register before the event. WSLHA will send out a link to the recording to those who registered after the live session.

Students, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPAs), Associate Members, Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (SLPCFs), Speech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists (SLPs/AuDs), and Life Members:

Please join us for this informative and useful webinar presented by Bailey Levis, MS, CCC-SLP!

Pricing: WSLHA Member - $35 | Non-Member - $50

Refunds: Cancellations made at least 3 days before the event will receive a full refund, minus a $3 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline.

Satisfactory Completion: In order to be reported for ASHA CEUs and receive a WSLHA course Certificate of Attendance, each registrant MUST register, attend or attest to viewing the entire course session, and complete the learner outcome assessment and course evaluation within two weeks of the course.  

Registration will be closed on Friday, June 13th at 1:00pm.

Note for Registrants: Please indicate any special needs during registration for which you would like accommodation related to during registration e.g. related to sensory (hearing, vision, or tactile support, etc.), physical limitations (mobility issues, chronic pain, etc.), learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, communication difficulties (speech impediments, language barriers, etc.), mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, etc.), neurodiversity (autism spectrum disorders, etc.), closed captioning, dietary or facility access needs, etc.).

Meet the Speaker:

Bailey Levis, MS, CCC-SLP

Bailey is a licensed speech-language pathologist and certified Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner specializing in supporting people who stutter. Drawing on his expertise in biology, neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, Bailey provides person-centered, whole-health support to clients, helping them overcome barriers and achieve confident communication. His unique approach blends scientific knowledge, evidence-based practices, a personal wellness practice, and deep intuition to empower individuals from all walks of life to live a life they love. A person who stutters himself, Bailey brings over 25 years of personal and professional experience to his work. He holds a master’s degree in biology/neuroscience from the University of Maryland (2006) and a master’s degree in Communicative Disorders from San Francisco State University (2011). Bailey is licensed to practice in Washington and California.

Abstract:

People who stutter often experience more than just speech disruptions—their communication challenges can lead to social anxiety, avoidance behaviors, and reduced confidence. While traditional stuttering therapy has focused primarily on fluency techniques, addressing the emotional impact of stuttering is equally critical for long-term success. This talk introduces a trauma-informed approach to stuttering therapy, helping speech-language pathologists (SLPs) recognize, validate, and reduce social anxiety while fostering confidence and communicative freedom. Participants will explore how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can help regulate the nervous system, reduce speaking-related anxiety, and support emotional resilience. While this session does not provide EFT training, attendees will learn about its potential applications in stuttering therapy and gain complimentary access to a series of guided EFT tapping videos they can share with clients.

Agenda:

9:00AM - 9:05AM: Introduction & Session Overview

9:05AM - 9:15AM: Emotional Impact of Stuttering

9:15AM - 9:35AM: Role of Trauma in the Stuttering Experience

9:35AM - 10:15AM: Principles & Application of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in Stuttering Therapy

10:15AM - 10:30AM: Question & Answer and Takeaways

Requirements: 

This course meets the ASHA Professional Development Requirements for the 2020 Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Certification Standards for Professional Development Requirements for the 2020 Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Certification Standards:  

• Cultural Competency (CC), Cultural Humility, Culturally Responsive Practice, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Also, this course meets the Washington State Department of Health Continuing Education Requirements for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Specialists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants for Continuing Education | Washington State Department of Health and WAC 246-828-510: 

• Health Equity Training

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Describe common negative emotions and self-limiting beliefs experienced by people who stutter and explain how these contribute to social anxiety and avoidance behaviors (Understand the Emotional Impact of Stuttering).

• Explain how the experience of stuttering can be traumatic and describe how this influences emotional regulation, avoidance behaviors, and social anxiety (Understand the Role of Trauma in the Stuttering Experience). 

• Describe the foundational principles of EFT and articulate how it can be applied to reduce speaking-related anxiety and avoidances in people who stutter (Explore the Principles and Application of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in Stuttering Therapy).

Event Disclosures:

Financial:  Bailey is in private practice specializing in supporting people who stutter and will be discussing tools or approaches used in this context. Bailey is employed by Olympic Medical Center, where he serves a wide variety of individuals across the lifespan. The views expressed in this webinar are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of his employer. Bailey is the creator of a series of 12 EFT tapping videos designed for people who stutter. These videos will be available for purchase in the future. Registrants will be provided complimentary access for a limited time to these videos for clinical use. No financial incentives will be offered for their use, and no products will be sold during the session. Bailey is receiving a complimentary registration for a future WSLHA webinar for today’s presentation.

Non-Financial: None.

Introductory Level – 0.15 ASHA CEUs

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

WSLHA charges a processing fee of $5.00 for ASHA CEUs ($7.00 non-members).

OSPI Clock Hours – 1.5 hours. OSPI clock hours available through ESD 113 by registering at https://www.pdenroller.org/ prior to the event from ESD113. Fees may apply. 

ASHA CEUs must be purchased separately and in addition to the course registration fee prior to the event. OSPI clock hours must be purchased separately prior to the event from the ESD 113. You still must register and pay for the course through WSLHA.

Resolution of Complaints: WSLHA is committed to providing high-quality Continuing Education (CE) programs and encourages participants to submit written complaints within 3 days of program completion to office@wslha.org. Complaints will be reviewed promptly and a response outlining any resolutions or corrective actions will be provided within 5 business days.