Instructions A method of breaking the cycle of coughing/throat clearing → tingly/sore/tight sensations → coughing/throat clearing → etc. → etc. is presented in terms of three staged actions. Repetitive cycle All three steps should be introduced, demonstrated and practiced in turn, so that each client understands how to implement each step…
Instructions In preparation for introducing the Abdominal Breathing technique, it is often helpful to give a brief overview of the anatomy of breathing, focusing on how the tummy moves out as we breathe in, and how the tummy moves in as we breathe out. Diagrams to assist understanding…
Instructions Clients should be encouraged to “breathe a little lower, towards the tummy” and a standard explanation of how to implement abdominal/diaphragmatic breathing should be presented. Note that, as clients breathe in, it is helpful to encourage them to yawn gently. This is not an aggressive yawn but…
Instructions Now that the clients have had some practice at abdominal breathing in the standing position, the subsequent exercises can be carried out sitting. Sitting position Two sets of exercises are presented. Before carrying out the exercises, however, help the clients adopt an appropriate, well-supported but relaxed sitting…
Instructions This section focuses on vocal misuse and abuse. However, it is recommended that these terms are not used with clients. The terms misuse and abuse may have derogatory connotations and may be interpreted as inferring that a client’s vocal behaviors are in some way willful/intentional. Consequently, to…
Experience has shown that some form of guided relaxation can be helpful for people with functional dysphonia, especially if practiced regularly. It is, therefore, recommended that clients be given access to an audio file (e.g. CD, downloadable MP3, relaxation app, YouTube link) that they can use…
Instructions Clients should be encouraged to practice a little every day rather than, say, waiting until the end of the week and practicing for two hours. They should be reminded that the goal is for them to make these techniques a habit in everyday situations and,…
Contents of Voice Pack 2 Head and Neck Exercises Guide to Vowels Yawn-Sigh into Vowels Limbering on ‘h’ Limbering on ‘m’ Easy Onset (words/phrases/utterances) Aims The aims of the second session are: To demonstrate some exercises to reduce any aches and pains…
