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From: Steve Hood
Date: 10/9/00
Time: 4:41:31 PM
Remote Name: 199.33.133.50
Hi, Dana
I have no idea how often speech-language pathologists make referrals to holistic providers. I also am not sure precisely what you mean by holistic medicine. In cases where it seems appropriate, I discuss the possible values in referral to a psychologist who is knowledgeable about stuttering, although the majority of psychologists know relatively little about stuttering.
In the meantime, I do what I can to help build the person's morale, self-image, ego-strength, or whatever it is you wish to call it, and I try to find ways to help people feel good about themselves. I think it is also helpful and important to work with the child's family so that they can also help do things to boost the child's morale and feelings of positive self-worth.
Hope this at least partially answers your question.