11 JAN

Classified Advertisement

Surat SHG published a classified advertisement in Sunday Times on 10/01/2010. It reads

The Indian Stammering Association (TISA) is running a Self Help Group (SHG) in Surat for People Who Stammer (PWS). Interested PWS, their family members and Speech Therapist can contact the group coordinator Akash Acharya at 94261 48263 or [email protected]

So far, I have received one call from a PWS who lives in Ankleshwar, a near by town. We are also planning to advertise in Gujarati newspapers.

Post Author: Harish Usgaonker

1 thought on “Classified Advertisement”

Sachin

(January 11, 2010 - 1:19 pm)

Dear Akash- Good move…Slow but steady..

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What is Self Help?

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Since there is no medical cure and available therapy almost always ends in relapse and self-blame, it makes sense to develop problem solving skills on our own: you would surely learn to fix running repairs if you are going on a world tour, instead of carrying your mechanic with you. It is all the more useful since it is practiced in a group. You develop social and communication skills, instead of chasing fluency alone. TISA promotes four core techniques: Bouncing, Prolongation, Pausing and Voluntary stammering. In addition, we share and practice many more skills/ approaches: listening, Body language, team skills, leadership, self-assertion, peer counseling- above all being a member of a vibrant community, through fair give and take.