Vidya Lalgudi Jaishankar, Author at The Indian Stammering Association

28 OCT

TISA Women Who Stammer Meet-Up – 26-Oct-2024 – Report

Date: 26th October 2024; Time: 09:30 PM (IST) Host: Vidya Lalgudi Jaishankar Number of Attendees: 7 1. Introductions of all participants 2. Breathing and Relaxation Meditation led by Deepika Goyal. 3. Special mention to Manasi for her efforts in spreading awareness and initiating discussions on stammering in neighbouring schools. 4. Discussions on New Initiatives […]

14 JUN

Chennai SHG Kick-Off Meet

Hello, I’m Vidya Jaishankar, and this is my first TISA SHG meeting. It’s a pleasure to recount this memorable event, which marks the revival of the Chennai SHG. The evening was warm in Chennai, with a rare forecast of slight rains, and the streets were bustling with people frequenting cafes and juice bars. ‘Chai Galli’, […]

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.