Virtual Learning by The Stuttering Foundation is an online series of free, interactive workshops with a variety of offerings for speech-language pathologists, parents, and individuals who stutter.
The series includes monthly offerings ranging from clinical training opportunities, to parent education, to a platform for people who stutter of all ages to share their stories. Sessions are moderated by many of the world’s leading clinicians, researchers, and self-help advocates — bringing learning and collaboration to you.
Contemporary Stuttering Modification
Speaker: Christopher Constantino, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 12-1:30pm ET
Description: Stuttering modification therapy has been part of speech-language pathology’s treatment approach to stuttering for the better part of a century. This workshop will give an overview of the traditional stuttering modification therapy within the context of the contemporary research literature. We will discuss the primary stages of therapy, including identification, desensitization, variation, modification, and stabilization. I will give practical examples of therapy activities for each stage. The focus of will be on helping clients reduce concealment of stuttering and increase spontaneity of speech.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
- Describe the stages of stuttering modification treatment.
- Explain the evidence that supports stuttering modification treatment.
- Identify at least two activities to help clients stutter with less effort.
Details:
- Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists, Graduate Students
- There is no fee for this event.
*This course is not eligible for CEUs at this time
Please register if available for the live event only. A recording may be available at a later date on our streaming site for a small fee.
Biography: Christopher Constantino lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Megan, and sons, Augustine and Sebastian. He is a speech-language pathologist at Florida State University. He works clinically with, teaches classes on, and researches how to improve the experience of stuttering. He co-edited Stammering Pride & Prejudice. Chris enjoys riding his bicycle.
Are you All Ears?: Active Mindful Listening for Ourselves and Others
Speakers: James Panico, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Scott Palasik, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, University of Akron
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 6-7:30 pm (Eastern Time)
Description: Speech-language pathology has long valued the importance of listening as a foundation to counsel and connect with clients who stutter. Clinicians must be able to communicate effectively while respecting the needs, values, and cultural/linguistic background of their clients, family members, and caregivers. This experiential session will focus on mindful-active listening as a vital skill for therapists in cultivating client well-being. It will address empathic listening, the psychology behind listening, and practical and functional strategies for therapists to engage in listening to create effective communication between clients, families, and SLPs. Clinical examples provided will emphasize specific concepts.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the importance of active and effective listening skills to the profession of speech-language pathology.
- Explain the importance of active and effective listening skills for client well-being.
- Discuss strategies of active effective listening skills.
Details:
- Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists, Graduate Students
- There is no fee for this event.
*This course is not eligible for CEUs at this time
Please register if available for the live event only. A recording may be available at a later date on our streaming site for a small fee.
James Panico, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he teaches courses in stuttering, clinical methods, professional issues, and counseling in addition to clinical supervision. His primary research interests include listener perceptions of stuttering.
Scott Palasik, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor at the University of Akron. He teaches courses in Stuttering, Counseling, Voice Disorders and supervises graduate students. He researches mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and social cognitive perceptions with people who stutter. He’s also co-host of the Act To Live Podcast.