Counseling in stuttering therapy

Mucanje je komunikacijski poremećaj u kojem je tok govora prekinut ponavljanjima, produživanjima, oklijevanjima ili zastojima. Iako točni uzroci mucanja još uvijek nisu u potpunosti definirani, posljedice ovog poremećaja vidljive su u mnogim područjima života osobe koja muca. Nepredvidljivost mucanja ono je što dodatno pojačava i primarne i sekundarne simptome. U strahu od nerazumijevanja i osude okoline, osobe koje mucaju nerijetko se povlače iz socijalnih situacija koje bi mogle biti okidač netečnosti, a one neizbježne, poput školskog ili radnog okruženja, za njih su veliki stresor. Anksioznost, frustracija, sram i strah često su glavni razlog traženja pomoći. Uzimajući u obzir izniman utjecaj koji mucanje može imati na samopoštovanje, emocije i opću dobrobit osobe, nužno je u terapiji uvesti savjetovanje, stoga je svrha ovog diplomskog rada osvijestiti važnost djelovanja na psihološke i emocionalne aspekte mucanja, ali i potrebu za radom s članovima obitelji. Savjetovanjem i uspostavljanjem partnerskog odnosa s onima koji su u najbližem kontaktu s osobom koja muca, neposredno djelujemo i na nju samu. Pregledom dostupne literature žele se pružiti smjernice stručnjacima, bliskim ljudima, ali i samim osobama koje mucaju kako bi se lakše mogli nositi s izazovima koje nosi mucanje, poboljšali komunikacijske vještine, a time i pozitivno djelovali na cjelokupnu kvalitetu života.Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is interrupted by repetitions, prolongations, hesitations or pauses. Although the exact causes of stuttering are still not fully defined, the consequences of disorder are present in many aspects of the stutterer's life. The unpredictability of stuttering is what further intensifies both the primary and secondary symptoms. In fear of misunderstanding and condemnation from society, people who stutter often withdraw from social situations that could be a trigger for disfluency, and the unavoidable ones, such as school or work environment, are a great stressor for them. Anxiety, frustration, shame, and fear are often the main reasons for seeking help. Considering the exceptional impact that stuttering can have on a person's self-esteem, emotions, and general well-being, it is necessary to introduce counseling in therapy, therefore the purpose of this thesis is to raise awareness of the importance of acting on the psychological and emotional aspects of stuttering, as well as the need to work with family members. By consulting and establishing a partnership with those who are in close contact with people who stutter, we indirectly affect them. By reviewing the available literature, the aim is to provide guidance to experts and family members, but also to people who stutter so that they can more easily cope with the challenges that come along with stuttering, improve communication skills, and thus have a positive effect on the overall quality of life