Speak out, find your voice: public speaking for people who stammer

1. Understand your stammering, feel less sensitive about moments of stammering and be able to
modify moments of stammering with increased confidence
2. Identify the components of speech production and how you make sounds
3. Explore how you use your voice, develop a greater connection to your breath, and develop the resonance of your
voice
4. Gain greater confidence in making prepared and spontaneous addresses to small and large groups
5. Be aware of and modify your non-verbal communication strategies.
6. Say what you want to say and stammer easily in the group and outside the group.

There are no other real costs although you are asked to bring a notebook to sessions.. We recommend you read the book Self-therapy for the stutterer by Malcolm
Fraser alongside the course. This can be borrowed from the City Lit library or bought from the British Stammering
Association for around £8.

There is a large component of practical work. Visual aids including video and handouts are used. Work will be undertaken both in the whole group and smaller sub-groups using a wide variety of communication activities. You are encouraged to extend therapy into working on your speech outside and to take an increasing level of responsibility for your learning.