Avoidance-Reduction Therapy for Stuttering

Robert Zibelman, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 36, Number 4

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.4.489

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Abstract

Stuttering is a communication disorder with unknown etiologies whose victims have been helped transiently or sporadically by previous therapies. Historical approaches to treatment are described. The author presents avoidance-reduction therapy as a specific eclectic approach to treatment with emphasis on the interpersonal dynamics of the stutterer resulting in an increase in self-esteem.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 36 • Number 4 • 1982, pp. 435–587

Pages: 489 - 496

PubMed: 6130708

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Published in print: 1982, pp. 435–587

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Robert Zibelman, M.D.^*

Philadelphia, PA

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Instructor in Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Jefferson Medical College. Mailing address: Suite 12A, The Benson-East, Township Line and Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046.

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Avoidance-Reduction Therapy for Stuttering

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