21 SEP

A fresh perspective

Savita is a social worker based in Pune. Once a week she writes a quality post on her blog (Times Change), which goes beyond her immediate world, her work in the voluntary sector. It discusses many issues which we may feel but may never talk about. It is also a thoughtful reflection on life and little lessons scattered all around- which we rarely have time to pick up and look over. This time she describes her participation in a Pune SHG meeting. It is the best ‘take’ on stammering from a non-stammerer so far. Plesae check it out- and dont forget to comment! http://thistimethattime.blogspot.com/2009/09/55-pws.html

Post Author: Sachin

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.