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16 OCT

Online Self-Help Groups

Difficult to Join SHG? Then, join one of the Online Self-Help Groups below: SKYPE (with Karthik or Akash) or Google Hangout(with Vishal). For Hindi sessions contact Abhishek (below). In these online sessions, we do not work on stammering; Rather we work on improving communication skills, which in turn helps people to improve their overall outlook […]

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.