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From: Alan Badmington
Date: 16 Oct 2012
Time: 15:17:03 -0500
Remote Name: 95.144.98.77
Hi Ken, Thank you for your insightful account of the procedures you adopt with your clients. I was particularly interested in your comments about the importance of listening to what they have to say. A few years ago, I decided to enrol in a class that taught counselling skills. My principal reason for joining was to create opportunities to challenge my speech in front of a group of total strangers. I found the whole subject fascinating – there are SO many different kinds of listening. One of the basic necessities of human interaction is that our views/opinions are validated by others. This is particularly important during childhood when the majority of our beliefs/attitudes are assembled. Those who stutter are not always afforded this courtesy. When this becomes a regular occurrence, the individual’s self-esteem can be adversely affected. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your paper. You are to be commended on the reassuring approach that you adopt. If I wasn’t currently in such a favourable place in my life, I would seriously consider enlisting your services. Hope to see you in Atlanta. Kindest regards Alan