Frequently Asked Questions
It Takes Two to Talk® Certification Workshop
Q: Who can take the It Takes Two to Talk workshop?
A: This workshop is for qualified speech-language pathologists/therapists.
Note: In Canada and the United States, a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or its equivalent is required. If you are an SLP who registers for a workshop taking place outside of the country in which you work, The Hanen Centre may need to contact you for further information to confirm your eligibility to attend the workshop.
Q: Can speech-language pathology students take the It Takes Two to Talk workshop?
A: Speech language pathology students who meet specific criteria may be eligible to attend the It Takes Two to Talk workshop. Before registering, all students must first apply to The Hanen Centre by emailing the Workshop Coordinator at [email protected] to confirm eligibility.
Q: Are there any prerequisites for the It Takes Two to Talk workshop?
A: There are no prerequisites for this workshop.
Q: Is there anything I need to do before I come to the workshop?
A: Yes. Prior to the start of the workshop, participants must:
Q: What does the Pre-workshop Assignment involve?
A: Details about the It Takes Two to Talk Pre-workshop Assignment can be found here.
Q: What is the workshop format and agenda?
A: It Takes Two to Talk is a 3-day workshop consisting of approximately 6 hours of training per day (excluding scheduled breaks). In an online setting, SLPs participate in experiential, hands-on activities as the instructor guides them through the process of teaching adults in the context of a parent group in an It Takes Two to Talk Program, as well as in the context of everyday clinical practice. In a supportive environment, SLPs have the opportunity to practice each component of the teaching process and to self-evaluate, as well as to receive constructive feedback from the instructor.
View the It Takes Two to Talk Online Workshop agenda.
Q: What are the technical requirements to attend an online workshop?
A: You will need:
- a computer — one of: laptop/desktop/tablet. (You may not attend on a smartphone, and each participant must have their own individual device to participate)
- the Zoom application installed onto your device
- reliable internet connection (wired if possible)
- webcam/microphone/speakers
- two screens are recommended — one to attend the online class and the other for session handouts. You also have the option to print out handouts.
You can find a full list of technical details for Zoom
here
Q: What are the workshop fees?
A: Fees vary from workshop to workshop. Please visit the individual workshop registration pages for Early Bird and regular fees.
Q: What are the workshop materials?
Once certified, you will gain access to the following digital materials:
- It Takes Two to Talk Making Hanen Happen Leaders Guide – This manualized guide includes information on Hanen’s teaching methodology, and provides a detailed guide to leading the program, session by session. It includes all the handouts and checklists required to lead the program.
- It Takes Two to Talk PowerPoint slides with embedded video clips – These are the presentation slides for all sessions of the program, including real-life video examples of parents using It Takes Two to Talk strategies. These slides can also be used for individual parent training.
Q: Do I become certified after attending this workshop?
A: Yes. Participants receive accreditation of their “Certified” status upon signing a Cooperative Agreement (this agreement licenses SLPs to lead It Takes Two to Talk® — The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Language Delays). Participants also receive a one-year renewable Hanen membership upon completion of the workshop. To maintain their certification and have full access to member benefits, SLPs must renew their Hanen membership annually for a nominal fee.
Note: Full attendance at all days of the workshop is required in order to receive your certification.
Q: How many continuing education credits will I receive?
A: This workshop is offered for 2.15 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area) or 21.5 professional development hours.
If you are attending an International workshop and wish to receive ASHA CEUs, please email [email protected] at least 6 weeks prior to the workshop date.
Q: What are the workshop objectives?
A: Upon completion of the It Takes Two to Talk Certification Workshop, SLP/Ts will be able to:
- Utilize principles of adult education to provide parents with the training, information and support they need to become their child’s primary language facilitator
- Lead the It Takes Two To Talk Program for Parents of Children with Language Delays
- Select appropriate communication goals for individual children based on program content
- Provide coaching and effective feedback during one-to-one video feedback consultations with parents
- Apply Hanen strategies and coaching principles and strategies in general clinical practice and one-to-one consultations with children and their parents
Q: Once I’ve completed It Takes Two to Talk, which other Hanen workshops will I be eligible to take?
A: It Takes Two to Talk is a prerequisite workshop for the Target Word® Advanced Hanen Workshop and the ABC and Beyond™ Advanced Hanen Workshop. You will be eligible to take either of these workshops as long as your Hanen membership is current.
Please note that It Takes Two to Talk is not a prerequisite workshop for the More Than Words® or Learning Language and Loving It™ Certification workshops.
Q: What are the It Takes Two to Talk workshop instructor’s qualifications?
A: All Hanen workshops are led by a Hanen Instructor who has successfully completed in-depth training from The Hanen Centre. In addition to leading Hanen Workshops for The Hanen Centre, all Hanen Instructors are practising SLPs who lead Hanen Programs as part of the clinical services they offer in their respective places of employment.
Q: I may not have the opportunity to offer the It Takes Two to Talk Program to groups of families. Will the workshop still be useful to me?
A: Yes. The workshop covers the application of the Hanen approach to a variety of settings, including one-to-one consultations with families. Taking the workshop gives you access to the It Takes Two to Talk parent workbook, as well as to handouts and other resources for effectively involving parents in their child’s intervention in one-to-one contexts.
Q: How can I find an It Takes Two to Talk workshop?
A: Visit the
online workshop schedule to find training that's convenient for you. To be notified when new
Takes Two to Talk workshops open for registration,
sign up for Workshop Notification.
If you have a group of colleagues interested in the
It Takes Two to Talk workshop, contact us at
[email protected], and we'll be happy to help organize a date and time that's convenient for your organization.
Q: I am not an SLP, but I am interested in learning about Hanen strategies for myself or my organization. What can I do?
- Arrange for a presentation – The Hanen Centre's professional staff speaks at a variety of venues throughout the year including professional conferences, symposiums, and conventions. For more information on bringing a presentation to your organization or community, please email [email protected].
- Attend a Hanen e-Seminar – A variety of online training opportunities are open to non-SLP professionals who work with young children and their families. See a list of Hanen e-Seminars here.
- Use Hanen resources – The guidebooks used by parents and educators in Hanen Programs are available for purchase on their own. These guidebooks, along with their accompanying companion DVDs, offer highly practical, research-based strategies for promoting communication development in young children. Learn more about Hanen resources.