Training

About the It Takes Two to Talk_® Workshop

In this experiential three-day Hanen Certification Workshop, speech-language pathologists/therapists learn about the Hanen approach to early language intervention, which empowers parents of children with language delays to become their child’s primary language facilitator. They also receive training in how to lead the It Takes Two to Talk Program, in which parents learn to apply responsive strategies to everyday interactions with their child, making intervention an ongoing process.

The It Takes Two to Talk workshop:

• Is Hanen’s initial, foundational workshop and is for speech-language pathologists/therapists (SLP/Ts) only
  If you are not a speech-language pathologist/therapist, click here. 
• Provides intensive, small-group training to SLP/Ts who work with preschoolers (0-5) with language delays and their families
• Addresses application of the Hanen approach within everyday clinical practice, as well as within an It Takes Two to Talk Program
• Covers adult learning principles and their application to teaching parents/caregivers, using the Hanen teaching model
• Is a prerequisite for attendance at advanced Hanen workshops 

Workshop Objectives

Upon completion of the It Takes Two to Talk workshop, SLP/Ts will be able to: 

• Explain the rationale for the mediator model of early language intervention (i.e. training parents, teachers and other caregivers to become the child’s language facilitator)
• Lead an It Takes Two To Talk Program
• Utilize principles of adult education to provide parents with the training, information and support they need to become their child’s primary language facilitator
• Plan and lead interactive, learner-centred group sessions for parents
• Provide coaching and effective feedback during one-to-one video feedback consultations
• Apply Hanen strategies and principles in general clinical practice

Workshop Format

Throughout the workshop, speech language pathologists participate in experiential, hands-on activities as the Instructor guides them through the content and process of leading an It Takes Two to Talk Program.   Discussions about how to incorporate the It Takes Two to Talk principles into the context of daily practice are incorporated throughout. Principles of adult learning and family-centered practice are discussed as an integral part of the program and approach to parent training.   IMPORTANT: Full attendance and participation in all three days of the workshop is mandatory.

Click Here to download the It Takes Two to Talk Workshop Agenda

Prerequisites

The Hanen Certification Workshop is offered only to speech language pathologists who hold a master's degree in speech language pathology or its equivalent. Speech language pathology students with suitable qualifications may be eligible to attend this workshop. All students must apply to The Hanen Centre before registering. Students who register without permission from The Hanen Centre will not be permitted to attend the workshop. This workshop is not open to speech language pathology assistants.

If you are a speech language therapist from outside the country in which the workshop is taking place, please click here for more information. Please do not send in a registration form until you have received approval from The Hanen Centre.

Workshop Fees & Materials

See individual workshops for Early bird and Regular fees. Included in your workshop fee is the full set of It Takes Two to Talk resources.

• It Takes Two to Talk Parent Guidebook (Pepper & Weitzman, 2004)
• An Introduction to Hanen DVD
• Powerpoint slides with embedded video clips
• It Takes Two to Talk Companion DVD
• Making Hanen Happen Leaders Guide – provides in-depth information on adult education principles, detailed agendas, activities for each group session

Upon Completion of the workshop

Participants:

• Become Hanen Certified speech language pathologists
• Receive accreditation of their “Certified” status upon signing a Cooperative Agreement. This agreement licenses speech language pathologists to run It Takes Two to Talk — The Hanen Program® for Parents
• Have full access to membership benefits as long as they renew their Hanen Certification every two years
• Are eligible to take Advanced Hanen Workshops

Continuing Education Credits

The Hanen Centre is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to offer Continuing Education programs in speech language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for 2.1 CEUs (Intro Level: Professional Area). ASHA Continuing Education Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Non-North America/International

Hanen registers all workshops scheduled in Canada and the United States for ASHA CEUs. If Canadian or American participants attending a workshop outside of North America require ASHA credits, please email ceu@hanen.org to contact the ASHA CEU Administrator for The Hanen Centre. Requests must be received no later than six weeks prior to start date of the workshop.

Accommodations

Workshop participants are responsible for researching and arranging their own travel and accommodations.

About the Hanen Workshop Instructor

All Hanen Workshops are led by a Hanen Instructor who has successfully completed in depth training from The Hanen Centre on how to train other SLPs to run Hanen Programs. In addition to leading Hanen Workshops for The Hanen Centre, all Hanen Instructors are SLPs who practice in a variety of settings, and lead Hanen Programs as part of the clinical services they offer in their respective places of employment.

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Non-SLPs

Currently Hanen’s certification workshops are only available for speech language pathologists/therapists. However, from professional conferences to local community-group meetings, The Hanen Centre's professional staff speaks at a variety of venues throughout the year to increase understanding of how the adults in a young child's life can truly make a difference to the child's language, social and literacy development.

For more information on bringing a presentation to your organization or community please email presentations@hanen.org.