Covert Stuttering: Coming Out Of The Closet

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Re: Verbally responding to a PWSC who "comes out"

From: Jill Douglass
Date: 22 Oct 2012
Time: 16:51:40 -0500
Remote Name: 130.123.104.22

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Hi Christine, I appreciate your insight and reflection on reflective listening. Honestly, the verbal response I would give would be based on what the individual presents. For example, if they verbalize their fears and if you notice a physical reaction to talking about stuttering (e.g. sweaty, antsy, uncomfortable) then I would respond, “This topic really makes you uncomfortable.” If they describe to you some of their covert responses to stuttering, I may say, “I am interested in what you are thinking during a time when you are switching out your words.” In the end, I would thank them for being honest and open and vulnerable in coming and talking with me. I would commend them on the strength required to do what they just did. I would ask if they want to continue attending the sessions. This is just a hypothetical example that may give you some guidance on how to implement active listening. Being non-biased and non-judgemental is key. Kind regards, Jill j.douglass@massey.ac.nz


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