The supervisors are present at all times and plan much of the therapy.  The therapy consists of both group and individual work to meet specific needs of each person.  We have been very pleased with this type of intensive therapy program and find that all of our stutterers are able to successfully manage their communication upon completion of therapy.  We do not advocate a cure for stuttering, but our emphasis, which may be considered a "modification of stuttering symptoms approach," is designed to assist the stutterer in learning to successfully manage and control the stuttering.
   
We devote a considerable amount of time to the reduction and elimination of word and situation fears, to improving the stutterers' self image by participating in many out-side speaking situations which include talking on the telephone, talking to groups and classes, and talking to clerks, strangers, and in other situations.   Considerable time is also devoted to identification and evaluation of the individual's outward stuttering pattern.  This is followed by teaching the stutterer to handle and control the stuttering; whereas, previously, the stuttering controlled him/her.  We also establish a maintenance, follow-up program to assist the stutterer in maintaining improvement.  We are very pleased with the lasting results of the stuttering workshop, which has been conducted for the past 35 years.

For more information on workshops:

• Eastern Washington University
  Cheney, WA (near Spokane, WA)
  Conact : Kim Krieger
  (509) 359-2302
  Cell (509) 465-6625
  ssmp@ewu.edu
  
  
• Tom Gurrister
  Salt Lake City, UT
  (801) 293-8400
  tgurrister@aol.com