In this episode of The Morning Commute, Stephanie Michele Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP, reflects on how school-based clinicians and educators can stay present, compassionate, and grounded during times of fear, uncertainty, and heightened emotion.
Rather than jumping to solutions, the focus is on noticing what we are observing, feeling, and needing in high-stakes moments, both in our professional roles and in our own lived experience. Through a Nonviolent Communication lens and mindfulness-based practices, Stephanie shares practical ways to hold space for students and families with care and clarity, without overstepping boundaries or carrying more than is ours to hold.
This conversation is not about politics or fixing broken systems. It is about presence, ethical care, and protecting our humanity while working inside challenging ones.
Rather than jumping to solutions, the focus is on noticing what we are observing, feeling, and needing in high-stakes moments, both in our professional roles and in our own lived experience. Through a Nonviolent Communication lens and mindfulness-based practices, Stephanie shares practical ways to hold space for students and families with care and clarity, without overstepping boundaries or carrying more than is ours to hold.
This conversation is not about politics or fixing broken systems. It is about presence, ethical care, and protecting our humanity while working inside challenging ones.
