🎥 Van Riper Reel #1 "Identifying Behaviors" Charles Van Riper, Ph.D., one of the foremost pioneers in the field of stuttering therapy, emphasized that meaningful change begins with careful observation. In this first reel, "Identifying Behaviors", Van Riper introduces the importance of recognizing what actually occurs during moments of stuttering. By identifying core behaviors, secondary behaviors, and avoidance patterns, individuals gain the insight necessary to move from unawareness to self-di

🎥 Van Riper Reel #2: Stuttering Modification Dr. Charles Van Riper is widely recognized as one of the most influential voices in the history of stuttering therapy. In this reel, he introduces the groundbreaking concept of stuttering modification; not about “erasing” stuttering, but about changing the way you stutter. His message was revolutionary: 👉 You can learn to stutter more easily, with less struggle and tension. 👉 Communication freedom comes not from avoidance, but from changing your re

🎥 Van Riper Reel #6 "Post Block Correction" In this reel, Dr. Charles Van Riper focuses on what happens after a block . . . when speech has gotten “stuck.” His method of post block correction (sometimes called “cancellation”) helps a person go back, ease the tension, and say the word again in a more relaxed way. Instead of avoiding or rushing past the block, Van Riper taught that we can: ✅ Pause briefly after the block ✅ Reduce tension and reset ✅Repeat the word with less struggle 👉It’s not ab

🎥 Van Riper Reel #7: Self-Therapy (Part 1) In this reel, Dr. Charles Van Riper begins sharing his thoughts on one of his most impactful ideas: self-therapy for stuttering. Van Riper believed that lasting change happens when people who stutter learn to take ownership of their journey . . . developing tools, strategies, and attitudes they can apply in everyday life. In Self-Therapy, Part 1, he lays the foundation: ✔️ Understanding stuttering without fear ✔️ Learning to observe and study your own