Desensitization Strategies toward Client Empowerment

Catherine S. Montgomery

When asked why they want to speak more fluently, a universal theme I hear from my clients is that they want to gain a sense of freedom: to no longer have the stuttering rule their lives, feel helpless, victimized or ashamed. Many of us were taught that the client’s acquisition of good speech management tools was the means to that end. Now we know that working through the emotional layers along with the physical skills is the means toward true empowerment. This session will focus on practical strategies that help us help our clients toward that emotional freedom.