The Power of Coherent Storytelling with Dr. Carol Westby

Guest: Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CLEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/coherent-storytellingIn this episode, Dr. Westby, an ASHA fellow with numerous accolades, delves into her extensive experience in speech pathology and her work on narrative and expository development, trauma, and more. The discussion explores the significance of personal narratives, research evidence, and practical strategies for parents and clinicians. Whether you're an SLP, educator, or parent, you'll gain valuable insights into the role of storytelling in mental health, self-regulation, and identity formation.Episode Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Guest Speaker Overview03:05 The Importance of Personal Narratives05:16 Research and Case Studies on Personal Narratives07:14 Global Research Initiatives10:44 Reminiscing and Autobiographical Memory20:49 Challenges in Autobiographical Memory31:56 PTSD and Autobiographical Memory33:12 Narrative Exposure Therapy for Children35:22 Global Tales Consortium and Personal Narratives38:43 Adolescents and Autobiographical Reasoning43:22 Evaluating Personal Narratives47:42 Interventions and Reminiscing Strategies55:14 The Importance of Emotions in Memory56:36 Using Biographies to Teach Traits59:25 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsAbout the Guest: Dr. Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a consultant for Bilingual Multicultural Services in Albuquerque, NM, and holds an affiliated appointment in Communication Disorders at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. She is a fellow of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), has received the Honors of ASHA and the Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Achievement Award, and holds Board Certification in Child Language and Language Disorders.