speech IRL stuttering group - spring 2020

**We are closely monitoring CDC guidelines for meetings and events. We are prepared for this group to be virtual (over Zoom) if the COVID-19 quarantine still persists.**

Sick and tired of stuttering?

Our most popular course is returning this May. See how this group is changing lives!

"Thank you for running the group course, it was really great, and I feel like I made some solid progress.  After the class, I went to Remington's for dinner, and I ordered a burger, and when she asked how I wanted it cooked I was able to say "medium", which has usually been hard for me for some reason. In fact I would often not order a burger, or say "well-done" to avoid stuttering! I even made a little small talk with the waitress about them suspending the NBA season (the news was breaking while I was there).  Anyway, little things, that for most would be insignificant, but for me they felt pretty big! The course has given me confidence to try dating again, I went on facebook dating and met someone who seems great, I will meet her on Sunday! I am not worried about the stutter, I am just looking forward to getting to know her."

This course integrates peer support, discussion, technique practice, and desensitization activities to help garner confidence and build strong communication skills. We implement principles of Avoidance Reduction Therapy and Acceptance and Committment Therapy in a supportive, fun environment. We will address the following topics and more:

Underneath the iceberg: the psychological components of stuttering

Forward moving speech: learn tools for navigating tension-filled stutters

Self-disclosure to conquer fear IRL

Public speaking, presentation practice

Mindfulness/Meditation

Stuttering as a young professional: presentations, phone calls, networking, and more! 

Maintenance and self-advocacy

This is a 6 week course that meets on the following days from 5:30pm-7pm

May 6th

May 13th

May 20th

May 27th

June 3rd

June 10th

For more information, please contact Courtney Luckman:

courtney@speechIRL.com

312-870-0352, ext. 801