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"Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian that Almost Didn’t Happen”: Book Review By A Stutterer

Audri Gundersen

Sep 16, 2019
2 min

"Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian that Almost Didn’t Happen”: Book Review By A Stutterer

“Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian that Almost Didn’t Happen” is a memoir about the life of Nina G. Nina goes into detail about what it is like to stutter, and to be dyslexic. She is an accomplished writer, special needs counselor, and comedian. As a woman who stutters like Nina, this book was a breath of fresh air. She tells it like it is with the fierceness that I sometimes wish I had. Not only is this book important for those who stutter, but it can be an eye-opening exp

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Creative Therapy Tools: Pig Tales

Circle Creek Therapy

Sep 11, 2019
1 min

Creative Therapy Tools: Pig Tales

Pig Tales is a wonderful game for adults and children alike, or anyone who likes a good story! This is a new game that we found during a WHO Convention! We met with the creator of the game, and we decided that we had to have it for the clinic. As you go through the game, you have to draw a card, and then create a story using those cards for inspiration! As time goes on, the cards can build off of each other. The first person to reach the castle with the entire story in tact i

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5 tips on how to kick-start the new school year

Circle Creek Therapy

Sep 5, 2019
1 min

5 tips on how to kick-start the new school year

The school year is approaching fast... so don't be behind! Here are some helpful hints that can get you and your kids ready for the new school year! 1. Have a dress rehearsal. The start of the new school year means the start of a new routine for your kids. A week before school starts, pretend like you have to go to school that day with your kids.That way when the first day of school approaches, everyone (including you) will feel more prepared to take on their day. 2. Get all

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Straight From The Heart Interview Series: Rocky Mazzeo

Circle Creek Therapy

Sep 5, 2019
1 min

Straight From The Heart Interview Series: Rocky Mazzeo

Tony is a sweet little boy who attends Circle Creek Therapy for articulation and feeding therapy. Our speech therapists see Tony multiple times throughout the week, and we love treating him! Tony's parents are so helpful and supportive! We decided to interview Rocky, (his father), because he has always been willing to do what it takes to help his son. We thought that Rocky would be a great example for other parents out there! Read more about Rocky and Tony below! 1. What are

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The Benefits of Mindfulness Based Yoga for Your Child

Circle Creek Therapy

Sep 3, 2019
3 min

The Benefits of Mindfulness Based Yoga for Your Child

Mindfulness based yoga is a practice within the spectrum of yoga that focuses on breathing. It helps you be more aware of your body, and it keeps your emotions in check. Some of the ways this is implemented is by bringing attention to how you are breathing with the poses. For example, if you are doing the cat/cow pose, you would breathe in with a breath that lasts 2-3 seconds, while transitioning to the cat pose. Then, you would exhale for a breath that lasts 2-3 seconds, whi

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Audri Gundersen

Sep 3, 2019
1 min

Creative Therapy Tools: Mr. Potato Head

Is your little one struggling to remember body parts? At Circle Creek, we use Mr. Potato head to help our younger patients remember, and identify things such as arms, eyes, ears, and noses! We can also use Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head to target pronouns, and prepositions. If you notice that you're little one might need some help in this area, you are always welcome to come on in for free discovery visit. Give us a call today at 253.237.3405 :) #Speechtherapy #Play #Parenteducatio

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