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Jeanne Christie M.Ed., Ph.D.
Jeanne Christie M.Ed., Ph.D.
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The Media Mirror

Merit and meaning to those on a different reality level.

Stuttering has long been a problem for individuals in personal communication and in public experiences. The recent movie, The King's Speech, is a wonderful look into the development of speech therapy and provides historical insight into the British Royal family.

Years ago, I taught a young student who struggled with this debilitating speech dilemma. He could sing but he could not deliver organized speech without stuttering. In my effort to be a helpful instructor, I did some research which led me to helpful information and guidance for this student. The purposed suggestions worked for this student and when he finally completed his most difficult task, the class applauded him. It was a wonderful moment for everyone in the room.

The nascent process revealed in The King's Speech provides greater verification of the therapeutic applications for this speech issue. Although the media frequently receives negative feedback for the images it promotes in this case, the reflective media mirror had merit and meaning to those on a different reality level.

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Jeanne Christie M.Ed., Ph.D.

Jeanne Christie, M.Ed., Ph.D., who taught communications at Western CT State University and at Manhattanville College, is the author of The Women of City Point, Virginia, 1864-1865.

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