commentr/StutterFebruary 1, 2021

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Hi again u/nukefudge \- For your second question. Absolutely - a lot of treatment for stuttering involves various approaches to cognitive therapy that are designed to help people change their understandings of self. This includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), therapy based on personal construct theory, and even Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Research results are very promising, showing that people who stutter can indeed change their relationship with their stuttering, increase acceptance and comfort with stuttering, and ultimately learn to live with stuttering in a way that is not as difficult for them. We still have a ways to go to help speech-language pathologists learn that this is an appropriate and valuable aspect of therapy, but specialists know it. Thanks again for the questions - keep 'em coming! ;-)

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Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional

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Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-PerceptionPositive Therapy Techniques