Incorporating Metaphors in Speech Therapy for Stuttering

It is well-known among speech-language pathologists that negative feelings and attitudes towards stuttering are heavier for a client who stutters than the produced disfluencies themselves. Metaphors allow clinicians to apply the Transtheoretical Model to direct speech therapy practices and target negative feelings and attitudes toward stuttering. A metaphorical approach to teaching stuttering facts, causes, strategies, feelings, and attitudes is a skilled intervention to explore deeply and guide clients through stages of change and positive outcomes.

Course Objectives

Describe how the Theoretical Model and Stages of Change applies to Stuttering.

Create a metaphor with three similarities for at least one aspect of stuttering

Recognize negative thoughts when discussing metaphors and guide positive attitudes and feelings through metaphors.

Angela Hancock

MSP, CCC-SLP

Angela Hancock is the owner of Intrepid CCE Speech, LLC, which is a pediatric private practice. Angela has presented on teleAAC at the 2023 ASHA Convention in Boston, MA. She received a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance in 2012 and a Master of Speech Pathology in 2014 from the University of South Carolina. She holds an ASHA Certificate in Clinical Competence, is licensed in four states, and has 8 years of experience in telepractice. Angela is a PROMPT introduction-trained and LSVT-certified clinician.

Accreditation

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Intermediate Level

0.15 ASHA CEU

Speech Therapy PD is an approved provider with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, #PDP 481.

Course Timeline

5 min: Introduction

5 min: Theoretical Model Basics

5 min: Stages of Change in Speech Therapy

5 min: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Speech Pathology

5 min: Metaphor enlightenment for the SLP

5 min: Creating a metaphor for stuttering aspects

10 min: Setting up and building upon a metaphor

10 min: Metaphors for Stuttering facts and causes

10 min: Metaphors for Stuttering strategies

10 min: Metaphors for Stuttering feelings and attitudes

10 min: Case studies

10 min: Q&A

Course Disclosures

The content of this course is based on the research and experience of the presenter. You are responsible to do your own research to determine if the information and skills taught are appropriate for your clients/students/patients.

Disclosure Statement for Angela Hancock:

Financial:

Angela Hancock is the owner of Intrepid CCE Speech, LLC, which is a pediatric private practice. Angela is a developer of the REAACCT questionnaire and receives royalties from its sale. She also receives referral compensation from Airtable for new users. Angela receives compensation from SpeechTherapyPD.com for this presentation.