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Adult Group Therapy<\/o:p><\/span><\/h1>\n

For more than 20 years, the Center has offered group therapy sessions during the fall and spring academic semesters. <\/o:p>Meetings are held on campus at the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College) located at 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston on Tuesday evenings from 6 \u2013 8 p.m. in room 220.\u00a0 Participants range in age, but must be at least college freshmen.<\/p>\n

Consistent with the Center\u2019s goal to support confident communication and reduce struggle as an individual who stutters, adult group meetings emphasize strategies that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness meditation, and integrated use of Fluency Shaping and Stuttering Modification techniques. Through supportive partnerships with graduate student clinicians and fellow group members, clients develop individual goals within the context of group therapy.<\/p>\n

The Center always welcomes new group therapy clients!<\/p>\n

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Format<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each adult group therapy meeting includes two parts: 1) one full group meeting for approximately the first hour with all clients and clinicians followed by 2) one smaller group meeting with clinicians and clients focusing on individual client goals and reflections.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both groups offer clients and clinicians opportunities to explore a new theme related to stuttering, discuss goals, evaluate progress, reflect on knowledge gained in previous weeks and discuss any additional topics of clients\u2019 choosing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CST Director and Boston University clinical faculty member <\/span>Caroline Brinkert<\/b><\/a> has been working with people who stutter for over ten years. As director, she enjoys supervising adult group therapy meetings and mentoring young clinicians. She helps to support clients\u2019 experiences in the group therapy setting and guides graduate student clinicians\u2019 training with adults who stutter.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Tuesday night groups are the highlight of my week. It is a pleasure and privilege to facilitate the connection and community, meet new members, and see people progress towards their goals. \u201d <\/span>– Caroline Brinkert, CST Director<\/b><\/p>\n

Phone Calls<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adult group clients participate in phone calls between sessions. These pairings offer clients opportunities to discuss goals, personal experiences with stuttering, reflect on topics discussed in group, bounce ideas off of each other, seek advice, and any topics they wish to discuss as clients develop and maintain relationships with peers who stutter.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a big help when you can form these bonds with the other people in the group. It\u2019s a very good feeling when you can talk to someone that understands and can give you their insight and their opinion.\u201d – <\/span>Chris, CST client<\/b><\/p>\n

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Teen Group Therapy<\/o:p><\/span><\/h1>\n
The CST is piloting a new teen program! In partnership with the National Stuttering Association Boston Chapter<\/a>, we’re offering alternating CST-run group therapy sessions and NSA-run social meetups for the Spring 2025<\/strong> semester. There will be 6 sessions alternating between CST director Caroline Brinkert and NSA Boston Chapter lead Sarah Onofri.<\/div>\n
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Group Therapy Sessions<\/strong>:<\/span> Guided by a licensed SLP, teens will explore topics surrounding stuttering that are important to them! We\u2019ll work to build confidence and successful communication.<\/span><\/p>\n

NSA Meet-Ups<\/strong>:<\/span> Hang out with peers who understand the experience of stuttering. Engage in fun activities, make friends, and enjoy a relaxed, judgment-free setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fees:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>There are no fees for participation; donations are welcome (payable to Boston University).<\/div>\n
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Registration:<\/b> For more information on dates or if you are interested in attending, please email knerlino@bu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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