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Kristin Chmela, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to explore and discuss the importance of committing to easier and relaxed microtransitions to build mindfulness and connection. Kristin recently gave a TEDx talk, 'Microtransitions Build Connections,' which was the inspiration for this conversation. During this episode, we explore the concept of microtransitions, the potential positive impact on communication, creating connection, the stuttering experience, and more!

Resources mentioned:

• Microtransitions Build Connections TEDx Talk
• Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age by Bruce Feiler
• The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
• Books (for adults and children) by Dr. Christopher Willard
• Wherever You Go There You Are: Jon Kabat-Zinn
• Search Inside Yourself: Chade Meng-Tan
• Buddha's Brain:  The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, & Wisdom Rick Hanson with Richard Mendius
• Mindfulness Speaks: Considerations in Stuttering Therapy, previous Virtual Learning Session by Kristin Chmela

Bio: Kristin Chmela, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF is a board certified fluency specialist and has provided services to individuals with fluency disorders for thirty-five years.  She is an author, lecturer, consultant, and owner and director of Chmela Communication Center in the Chicago suburban area. Kirstin is the co-founder and co-director of the Treatment and Training Program at Camp Shout Out.  In addition, Kristin has completed 400 hours of training in yoga and mindfulness as well as the Stop and Breathe training course.  She is passionate about sharing the mindfulness experience with professionals, clients, and others.

References:
Michael P. Boyle, Mindfulness training in stuttering therapy: A tutorial for speech-language pathologists. Journal of Fluency Disorders, Volume 36, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 122-129, ISSN 0094-730X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfludis.2011.04.005.

Harley J. The role of attention in therapy for children and adolescents who stutter: Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based interventions. Am J Speech Lang Pathol. 2018;27:1139–51 

Mongia, M., Gupta, A. K., Vijay, A., & Sadhu, R. (2019). Management of stuttering using cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness meditation. Industrial psychiatry journal, 28(1), 4–12. https://doi.org/10.4103/ipj.ipj_18_19 

Moreno- Jiménez, Jennifer & Carvajal, Raquel & García Rubio, Carlos & Castillo Gualda, Ruth & Montero, Ignacio. (2021). Long-Term Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Based Interven

Tang, Yi-Yuan (2017). The neuroscience of mindfulness meditation: How the body and mind work together to change our behavior. Springer International Publishing: Cham, Switzerland.