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From: Lynne Shields
Date: 01 Oct 2010
Time: 21:57:48 -0500
Remote Name: 76.215.118.209
Hi Bernie. The first thought that pops into my mind is to ask why you'd want to be convinced. My take on treatment for the mature person (what my 16-year-old son refers to as 'old people'--this includes me, of course) is that if a person has some aspect of their stuttering that they find truly problematic, and they have motivation to address it and think that a professional might provide some insight, then a period of treatment is worth considering. On the other hand, if you are pretty satisfied with how you are managing at the moment, or can sort out how to make some modifications to what you are doing on your own, then I wouldn't think you'd have any reason to seek therapy. Most of the adults with whom I've had the pleasure of working, particularly those who have had some therapy in the past, tend to come to me with a pretty focused set of concerns. I'm not in the business of convincing adults that they need treatment; rather, I really enjoy problem solving with them, working together to figure out ways to manage the presenting issue in a way that fits the client and his or her needs. Some adults really only need a session or two to give them some ideas to run with. Others may want to work for a longer period of time. I'm of the opinion that it would be a waste of my time and yours for me to talk you into something in which you had no interest. If you're on the fence about it, then I'd be interested to hear what's on either side for you. Best regards, Lynne