Support Groups

I have been a member of the McGuire Programme for 8 years now and one main reason for my speech success has been the use of my local support group. I have been lucky enough to be a member of the Bridgwater Support Group and during the early stages of my recover I made myself attend the two weekley......two hour long Sunday night meeting. I needed this support and attended regularly for a few years.

When I came off my first course, I felt on top of the world. I felt nothing could stop me moving forward in my recovery. But what I did not realise was just how much I needed to use the amazing support network of the McGuire Programme to move forward in my recovery.

We used to run the group in a local pubs skittle alley and I was lucky that my coach Martin Coombs attended regularly as well. More to come later on Martin, who was one of the main reasons I have reached so many speech goals during my time on the programme!

During support groups we practice using the techniques taught on courses. We also discuss the last two weeks of our recovery and discuss how we can improve our speech in challenging situations. We always look to move forward in our recovery, never stand still.......lways look to improve our speech. Its a great way to help improve and learn to speak well in all situations and take control of all words and sounds. During the session we always end on a speech or a table topics session to let go and have fun speaking.

I really wish more graduates who make the effort to attend their support groups. Some people think they can do well without using the support on offer. I know a lot do, but more would surly do better if they made that extra effort every other week. Use the support on offer guys!! Its the way forwards!