Location
Comstock Memorial Union, MSUM
Document Type
Poster
Event Website
https://www.mnstate.edu/sac/
Start Date
23-4-2024 12:00 AM
Publication Date
April 2024
Description
Adults who stutter may be struggling with the psychological or emotional impacts relating to their stutter. This project examines the psychosocial effects of stuttering on adults and addresses the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce the negative feelings and attitudes towards their stutter. The aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy and the techniques involved were explored. This therapy approach was found to be beneficial for adults who stutter in reducing anxiety and social avoidance, increasing participation in daily activities, and increasing confidence in speaking situations. The role of the speech-language pathologist was found to include choosing an approach that best fits the client, educating the client and family, changing the program as needed, and discussing the perceptions of stuttering with others. The research suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy administered by a speech-language pathologist can improve the overall quality of life in adults who stutter.
Included in
Psychosocial Effects of Stuttering in Adults: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Role of the SLP
Comstock Memorial Union, MSUM
Adults who stutter may be struggling with the psychological or emotional impacts relating to their stutter. This project examines the psychosocial effects of stuttering on adults and addresses the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce the negative feelings and attitudes towards their stutter. The aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy and the techniques involved were explored. This therapy approach was found to be beneficial for adults who stutter in reducing anxiety and social avoidance, increasing participation in daily activities, and increasing confidence in speaking situations. The role of the speech-language pathologist was found to include choosing an approach that best fits the client, educating the client and family, changing the program as needed, and discussing the perceptions of stuttering with others. The research suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy administered by a speech-language pathologist can improve the overall quality of life in adults who stutter.
https://red.mnstate.edu/sac/2024/cehs/16