Chandan Nagaraj, Author at The Indian Stammering Association

16 OCT

Mysuru SHG Meeting Report – 14.10.18

Venue: Saugandhika Udyanavana (ಸೌಗಂಧಿಕ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ), Mysuru. Hello Dear Friends, This week Sunday (14.10.18) SHG meeting was held in a new location, due to the World famous Dasara celebration going on in Mysuru. This new location was better for SHG meeting compared to the previous location in Mysuru. The meeting began with introduction round- introduced name […]

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.