Disclosure is a current hot topic for clinicians working with individuals who stutter. But how do we approach this topic with clients, especially if they are hesitant? Is it as simple as just “disclosing,” or is there more to it than that? What support do clients need as we explore disclosure with them? In this session, Anthony DiLollo, Ph.D., of the Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Texas Christian University, examines disclosure as a client-centered process and discusses the role of counseling – both as a therapeutic approach and a skill set – in helping clients explore the potential benefits of disclosure.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to: 

1. Define disclosure and its use by persons who stutter
2. Describe the role of counseling to facilitate the effective use of disclosure
3. Describe ways to practice disclosure in therapy and in public
4. Explain ways for clients to create meaning from their experiences of disclosure

Disclosures

Non-financial: None

Financial:

1. Compensated by SFA for this webinar.
2. Salaried employee at Texas Christian University
3. Receive royalties from Plural Publishers for textbooks on stuttering and counseling

Satisfactory Completion

Course takers must earn a passing score on a multiple-choice test in order to achieve satisfactory completion.