Questions for a Professional
I am an SLP grad student currently taking a fluency course and learning about the amazing impacts of mindfulness practices that can be implemented into therapy with PWS. As professionals, what is your experience with mindfulness practices in therapy with PWS? What have you found to be the most beneficial or the least beneficial?
Dear Julia,
Wow! Great question! There is a lot I can say about this, as I have been doing mindfulness with clients of all ages for about 14 years now. I have had clients as young as 5 and as old as over 70s.
The first thing I have seen time and time again is that with more practice comes confidence in moment to moment speaking. Something that is consistent is the idea of “that felt nice,” “I feel relaxed,” “I noticed how tense I was.” The idea of observing and noticing feelings, thoughts, and emotions are important skills for self assessment and being our own therapist.
Being present helps us all manage challenging thoughts and emotions as they arise in order to make choices of behaviors that fit us better.
If you want more information on mindfulness and stuttering, email me personally (spalasik@uakron.edu) and I can send you some information.
There are so many ways to practice mindfulness and so many benefits to it. By practicing yourself, you will discover the benefits too!
Great question!
With compassion and kindness,
Scott