postr/StutterFebruary 12, 2023

Self-therapy 'manual'

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Self-therapy 'manual' Hi all Has anyone stumbled upon a sort of online self-therapy manual (e.g. handbook with 'exercises' and so) for people who stutter? I'm, just like most of you, a lifelong stutterer for who it is a daily struggle. My problem is that even although my stutter is not severe (there are lot of instances regarding strangers where I speak with perfect fluency) and I have not let my stutter define me, I still have quite a lot of stress in speaking situations and haven't really fully accepted the fact yet that I stutter and will keep doing so. I don't use any sort of technique, but it'd be nice to learn a few ones to help me out better in a few situations. Thanks. Y. Also, a little anecdote. 2 week ago I had to defend my master's thesis (in economics), and even though I stuttered quite a lot during the presentation (less so during the questions), I got a very high score (17/20). My promotor even asked me if I had interest in pursuing a PhD as he and several other colleagues very much enjoyed my research. Don't let ur stutter define who you are. We may have some 'noise' on the things we want to say, but we are as capable as everyone else. :)

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability

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Hiding & ConcealmentFluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception