Kaya, Yalcin2020-03-262020-03-2620111308-7711https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/26914The purpose of this preliminary study was to investigate the combined effect of hypnosis and diaphragmatic exercises in the management of stuttering. In this work, 93 persons having stuttering problems were instructed to practice abdominal weightlifting in order to strengthen their respiratory muscles and improve their diaphragmatic movements. The purpose of the hypnotherapy component was to alleviate anxiety, boost self-confidence and increase motivation for abdominal weightlifting training. The hypnotherapy consists of eight sessions spread over eight days and each session takes time ranged from 60 to 90 minutes in duration. After each hypnotic session, the patient was instructed to practice abdominal weightlifting for two hours at home. The abdominal weightlifting exercises involved lifting a dumbbell (2.0-4.0kg) with the abdomen for two hours in order to strength the respiratory muscles and the diaphragm. Hypnotic suggestions were utilized to increase motivation for the patient to practice abdominal weightlifting at home. The pre- and post-measurements were found to be statistically significant (p<0.000). The results of the study provide support for the effectiveness of hypnotically-assisted diaphragmatic exercises in the management of stuttering. This preliminary study needs to be subjected to controlled trials before one can conclude about the effectiveness of abdominal weightlifting in the management of stuttering. Nevertheless, this study illustrates how hypnosis can be applied in an innovative way in the management of stuttering.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessStutteringAbdominal weightlifting exercisesHypnosisMotivationDiaphragmArticle33253268N/AWOS:000282266800007N/A