Listen to an audio sample of the exercises covered in the Dynamic Stuttering Therapy workbook. Contact the Communication Therapy Institute for more information about how Stuttering Online Therapy can help you.

1. Unit 1: The Dynamic Process of Speaking How do fluent speakers generate speech? Are you exerting too much control? How do you generate speech? What thoughts could influence your treatment? Understanding the speech production system

2. Unit 2: Internal Speech Brain automatically transforms thoughts into silent (internal) speech Internal speech is essential to write or speak Internal speech requires no effort or control to be heard Anxiety causes control and stuttering

3. Unit 3: Discovering Your Voice Fluent speech requires creating a natural voice Intonation is part of internal speech Intonation is automatically reflected in the voice Your mindset toward speech can change

4. Unit 4: Speech is Sound The vowel is the nucleus of a syllable All vowels are in essence voice Syllables i.e. voice create fluent speech External factors affect reactions that result in stuttering Reactions and behaviors can be changed

5. Unit 5: Developing Ideas Speech expresses thoughts and ideas Development of thought requires speaker’s attention and concentration Attention to speech sounds or words interferes with normal speaking Self-image affects what you have learned

6. Unit 6: Putting it All Together Speaking fluently requires focus, not thought Practice activities enhance your ability to use the new process Getting used to conversing while using the new process is gradual Practice is communication

7. Unit 7: Adapting to the New Speech Process Your new speech process becomes a comfortable, logical way to speak Requires commitment and brings benefits Changing behavior requires rational thinking Correcting errors is part of the process

8. Unit 8: Building for the Future Talking becomes effortless and enjoyable Building habits is a conscious process Maintaining goals requires continued awareness for many months Goal is to ingrain this speech process Internalized behavior doesn’t fluctuate