Many clinicians now treat people who stutter using the
mind-body-spirit medical philosophy, a model that was being practiced at least
three thousand years ago.
Not only the principles and practices of this model are used
to treat people who stutter. Such technique also showed effective results with
terminally ill cancer patients and catastrophically ill children. Doctors
employ visualization, guided imagery, and psychotherapy.
The mind-body-spirit medical philosophy is also known as
“alternative medicine” or “holistic medicine” because clinicians look into the
totality of the person including his mind and body to understand the dynamics
that may induce or cause the illness and not just the symptoms.
The underpinning principle for such technique is that human
organisms naturally yearn for balance and wellness in mind, body, and spirit.
Such balance and wellness enables the body to function normally without much
effort.
Therefore, recently, speech pathologist Carl H. Scott
proposed a PWS in treating people who stutter. His model is based mainly from
the mind-body-spirit medical philosophy. The technique does not only treat
stuttering symptoms but also work the person toward balanced mind, body, and
spirit.
Patients should take note of the adverse attitudes that
would lead to unsuccessful treatment. The program is designed to encourage
patients to develop their own inner guidance and therefore trust the technique.
The technique makes patients self-reliant with a continuing source of
information and inspiration to realize their goals.
The fundamental principle of this process is the commitment
and intimate communication of patients with their higher selves. One clinician
defines it as “invisible life force.”
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