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Re: Self-Image

From: Walt Manning
Date: 10/10/00
Time: 9:26:05 AM
Remote Name: 141.225.97.53

Comments

How much a therapist might focus on self-image (or self-esteem, self-efficacy, assertiveness, risk-taking, etc.) and whether or not the therapist may refer the speaker for other professional services depends entirely on the needs of the client. I think that all professional clinicians operate from some philosophical approach and overall strategy, the client really determines what is necessary for change. Some clients require amazingly little in the way of direction and information. Others, of course, need so much more and usually over a long time. In such cases the change process is much more complex and, I suppose, has as much to do with how these people have reacted to their lives to date - not just the fact that they stutter. It's not often necessary, but we have referred clients to several other professionals as needed. I think we can all benefit from changes or improvements in our self-image but it's probably not necessary in all cases in order to come out from under the handicap of stuttering. And that's all I have to say about that!


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