Stammering case study - teenage boy
This
case study outlines a successful outcome for stammering modification
using hypnotherapy alongside an eclectic mix of cognitive behavioural
approaches, within an evidence-based methodology. A programme of 4
sessions was held. Fluency improvements were noted after the
initial session, and have continued. Furthermore, the client’s
self-confidence and wellbeing have improved as well as his motivation to
continue to speak more fluently. This is what he said about the
programme.
“I found the sessions with Caroline very helpful because she gave me a way not to stammer by using a special breathing technique. The technique is very simple to use – much easier to remember than the many different techniques I was taught by speech and language therapists – but a lot of the time I forget to use it, so I decided to put up Post-It notes around the house (on walls and doors, etc to remind me. The hypnotherapy has greatly improved my confidence – I have been speaking out a lot more with teachers at school – and it was very relaxing to be hypnotised.”
This is what the client’s mother said:
"In the first session, my son was given a breathing technique that immediately helped with his fluency. He doesn’t yet remember to use it all the time, but after more than 10 years of stammering we don’t expect miracles overnight. However, with continued practice there is no reason why his speech and breathing should not become automatically synchronised. And now, when he does become stuck, he knows how to unblock quickly. After four sessions of hypnotherapy, I can see that his anxiety levels are much lower and that he speaks more freely on the telephone and with his friends. I think the variety of approaches used by Caroline means that problems are addressed on many different levels".
“I found the sessions with Caroline very helpful because she gave me a way not to stammer by using a special breathing technique. The technique is very simple to use – much easier to remember than the many different techniques I was taught by speech and language therapists – but a lot of the time I forget to use it, so I decided to put up Post-It notes around the house (on walls and doors, etc to remind me. The hypnotherapy has greatly improved my confidence – I have been speaking out a lot more with teachers at school – and it was very relaxing to be hypnotised.”
This is what the client’s mother said:
"In the first session, my son was given a breathing technique that immediately helped with his fluency. He doesn’t yet remember to use it all the time, but after more than 10 years of stammering we don’t expect miracles overnight. However, with continued practice there is no reason why his speech and breathing should not become automatically synchronised. And now, when he does become stuck, he knows how to unblock quickly. After four sessions of hypnotherapy, I can see that his anxiety levels are much lower and that he speaks more freely on the telephone and with his friends. I think the variety of approaches used by Caroline means that problems are addressed on many different levels".
