Join us!
Looking to connect with other adults who stutter? Our virtual adult groups are for anyone ages 18 to 39 who wants to talk openly about stuttering, connect with others who get it, and share stories, support, and laughter in a caring, judgment-free space. We meet once a month, and our groups run for an hour and 15 minutes.
We hope you’ll join in whatever way feels comfortable for you, but if you’re up for it, we’d like to gently encourage everyone to keep their cameras on. Seeing each other helps create a more connected, inclusive space and lets others know they’re being heard.
Upcoming group meetings:
First-timers and returning Friends are all welcome.
Join us on one of these upcoming dates! We meet on the second Thursday of every month.
THU
12
FEB
7:30 – 8:45 PM EST
THU
12
MAR
7:30 – 8:45 PM EST
Follow the button below for our quick sign-up form. You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email.
If you have any questions
To SLPs and Graduate Students: A Quick Note!
Thanks for taking an interest in stuttering support groups. Groups play an important role in normalizing stuttering and fostering acceptance, growth, and resilience. We are grateful to so many therapists for spreading the word about our no-cost virtual groups.
If you are looking to attend a group, please note that we do not offer opportunities to observe or participate in these peer support groups.
For SLP educational and training opportunities, please see our one-day events and annual convention. We also recommend visiting our YouTube channel to watch panels of young people who stutter, parents, adults who stutter, and presentations by fellow SLPs.
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What we explored together recently
A recap of our latest conversation
Today we talked a lot about self disclosure in different situations and how helpful it can be. People shared examples of doing it at medical appointments, when needing to give your phone number or credit card information or in a group setting. We also talked about the upcoming holidays and what our goals are around stuttering. I look forward to next month’s group!
— Aileen Rife on facilitating the Friends Adult Group in November
Meet the facilitation team
Aileen Rife is a person who stutters and has been involved in Friends for over 18 years. Friends has had a significant positive impact on her life and she loves the chance to meet new people who stutter through the Virtual Adult Group. Aileen is a licensed CPA and works for a real estate investment firm. Email Aileen
Róisín McManus is stutterer, nurse practitioner and mother. She has been involved with Friends since 2010, and still gets chills witnessing its impact on kids, families, adults and therapists. She works as a nurse practitioner specializing in palliative care, and lives in Providence, RI with her husband, daughter and extended family. Email Róisín
Josette Tugander is a person who stutters, New York State certified school psychologist, and doctoral student in the School Psychology PsyD program at St. John’s University. She has been involved in Friends for over a decade and was one of the original founders of the virtual groups during the height of the pandemic. Friends has introduced Josette to some of her biggest mentors and greatest friends, and she has loved every minute of being involved in this incredible organization. Email Josette