Mentoring for Speech and Language Therapists

<p>In this book Mary Heritage shows how mentoring can have a powerful impact on the speech and language therapist and their professional development. The text sets out the impact of mentoring at each stage of the speech and language therapist’s career – students novice practitioners and leaders – and explores how mentoring is distinct from other supportive relationships that are available such as counselling coaching line management and education. The reader is guided through the process of finding a mentor and making the most of the mentoring relationship. The book goes on to outline what makes a good mentor and concludes with a vision and call to action for the profession to embrace mentoring more widely with particular focus on creating a more inclusive professional community.</p><p>Each section concludes with a space for reflection and action planning to guide the reader through their own journey of understanding how to use mentoring to unlock their own professional development needs.</p><p>This resource is relevant for all speech and language therapists: those embarking on a new career in speech and language therapy those needing guidance at a career crossroads leaders looking to develop a workforce and those wishing to diversify their communication skills to support their colleagues.</p>