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Re: AFS,

From: Vivian Sisskin
Date: 01 Oct 2010
Time: 12:38:18 -0500
Remote Name: 129.2.24.10

Comments

Tim, I think that a personal hierarchy of feared situations really helps in this case. Figure out where you could tolerate the shame and start with that. Most often, it is not initially in the work setting. If you force yourself to be open in a context where the shame makes you feel awful, desensitization may not happen, but instead, your desire to avoid becomes greater. I find that a factor in success is “planning” to feel shame. Once you plan to feel something, your reaction to it is different. Some of my clients prefer to advertise their stuttering before they show it, as it gives them permission to stutter…. to sound different…to struggle. It sounds like you have some good problem-solving skills. I wish you some good successes! Vivian


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