McGuire programme for stammerers?

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McGuire programme for stammerers?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Why is this under Rugby? But, I happen to be a rugger AND a speech therapist.  We don't call people that stutter "stammerers" anymore- what a terrible name!  They are "people who stutter."  Other than that- never heard of it!

Answer 3

It all sounds like really hard work. Is it for me?

If you speak to any recovered stammerer, he or she will tell you that recovery has been the result of a large amount of work, undoing the bad habits of tricks and avoidance acquired over a life time and addressing the beliefs and perceptions which reinforce stammering. Very rarely has a stammerer recovered quickly with no effort. We believe those who say otherwise are deluding themselves and you at the same time.

We believe this is true no matter what method or therapy is used. For example, the McGuire Programme promotes extensive street contacts or telephone calls as one way to reduce the wall of fear. Every other serious program has extensive contacts as part of therapy. Successfully recovered stammerers will tell you they have done thousands of contacts over time.

Stammering is such a complex phenomenon that its reduction requires work in all the aspects of your stammering person: your speech, your emotions, your beliefs, your perceptions. We recommend that you read the article by John Harrison.

It is work, not harsh nor unpleasant work. You need discipline to acquire good habits and diligence to practice. A pianist practices 5 hours a day. A golf professional is out there on the green all mornings. Success requires that you are honest with yourself. Think of it as losing weight. Once you get going, it becomes easier. And it brings you freedom.

You will get the most of the programme if you have the motivation to become an eloquent speaker and you are prepared to put effort into achieving that very important goal. We recognize that not every stammerer has such a goal, possibly because they believe it is an impossible goal.

The McGuire courses show you that it is an achievable goal. And you will know yourself a lot better.

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