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From: Sarah Costantini
Date: 17 Oct 2004
Time: 21:55:16 -0500
Remote Name: 24.29.46.52
Throughout my four years of undergraduate courses in Speech-Language Pathology, I never once realized how important it is to obtain counseling skills as an SLP. Now, midway through my first semester as a graduate student, it couldn't be more clear. A clinician could know every theory and implementation of treatment for individuals with a communication disorder, but if they do not know how to counsel and how to be a good listener, then their job is not being done as effectively as it could be. Counseling parents of children who stutter is a great way to tap into the children's environment. Not only will the parents gain a greater understanding of stuttering, but also have a forum to discuss their worries and needs. Once the negative, confused energy turns into positive, understanding energy, everyone involved has the opportunity to benefit. At first, the term clinician-counselor threw me for a loop. Now, it absolutely makes sense. Thank you for that.