We are delighted to announce that the Canadian Stuttering Association (CSA) is partnering with The SingWell Project to start a weekly singing group for those who stutter and are living near or in Toronto, Canada.
This is intended to be a safe, inclusive, judgment-free space for people who stutter to engage in a meaningful group activity with others in the stuttering community. Prior singing or music experience is not necessary to participate. This is not a performance-based group, it is simply an engaging group activity for people who stutter in the Toronto area to sing, allowing them to connect with others, and have fun.
What is The SingWell Project?
SingWell’s mission is to help people harness the power of group singing to promote wellbeing. Based at Toronto Metropolitan University, SingWell brings together an international network of leading researchers who are examining the impacts of group singing on wellbeing and communication function. SingWell also works with partners across Canada with a role to play in activating the power of group singing for wellbeing.
Want to learn more about the work that SingWell does? Check out their website and watch their video to learn more about how singing has enriched the lives of choir participants.
If you decide to join the Toronto Stuttering Singing Group, SingWell will invite you to optionally participate in their research study. This research aims to explore the potential effects of group singing for adults who stutter. Although participation in the research is not mandatory, we encourage you to learn more about the project by visiting SingWell’s Recruitment Page.
Key Information
WHO: Individuals who are 18+ and who stutter are welcome to register.
WHERE: The Centre for Urban Innovation, Toronto Metropolitan University, 44 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
WHEN: Starting mid-October (exact date to be confirmed) on Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM EST. The Toronto Stuttering Singing Group will operate for 10 weeks.