Motivating the Unmotivated: Tips for Engaging Reluctant Teens

Hallie chats about motivating the unmotivated student. She shares tips for engaging reluctant teens. This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie tackles a common challenge for SLPs working with older students—engaging reluctant teens in speech therapy. Drawing from her experience, she breaks down practical, compassionate strategies to turn crossed arms and silence into connection and growth. From building rapport and respecting boundaries to incorporating students’ interests and empowering them with...