Report from Letterkenny Self Help Group Meeting

Date: 1 October 2009

Report:

Hi all

The self help group this month was productive and very beneficial.

The layout of the group was as follows;

* Introductions and how people are feeling/coping about their stammer since last meeting.
* DVD on stammering (Sheehan)
* Conclusion

As we had more new members attending this month, we started off by introducing ourselves, we feel that everyone should be allowed to feel comfortable with everyone in the group and also feel comfortable to express themselves when talking in the group when they first attend, we explained how we were feeling and coping with the stammer on a daily basis.

We watched a DVD on stammering which all members found very interesting, as well as helpful. The discussion was opened by allowing anyone who wished, to have their say and to talk about what they learned from of watching it. Most people stated that they could relate to it positively in some way towards their own stammer.

We ended with everyone in the group saying what they would be working on in upcoming of the next monthly meeting.

Sandra