What does it mean to be a woman who stutters (WWS)? How do society and family view and treat WWS? This session provides an opportunity for women to discuss topics that are uniquely relevant to them. Be prepared to listen, support, learn, share and potentially experience a range of emotion during this interactive workshop for women only.
- Women who stutter will be provided an opportunity to interact and explore stuttering experiences that are unique to being female in a safe and private setting.
- While a panel representing women at different stages of life will be present, topics of discussion will be free flowing as introduced by participants, based on their needs and preferences.
- The workshop will provide the opportunity to give and receive validation and support, gain new insights, meet new people, and begin new friendships and alliances.
About the presenters
Alexandra D'Agostino-Seguin
I have stuttered since I was 7 and I have been on the Board of Directors for the CSA since 2013. I love helping people and I’m grateful to be able to give back to the stuttering community. I have 2 university degrees, 2 cats and I’m a Registered Nurse!
Catherine Moroney
Active in the stuttering community for over 20 years, Catherine Moroney is currently CSA Secretary on the Board of Directors. What is truly impressive about Catherine are her roles as physicist and software engineer analyzing satellite data for NASA. A Canadian female stuttering rocket scientist - let's hear more...!
Rhea Bhalla
Rhea serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Stuttering Association, where she coordinates national volunteer and support group programming. She founded both the Prairie Stuttering Support Group and the National Youth Support Group, and co-leads the Family & Youth Programming Committee. Passionate about advocacy and community-building, she has helped design and lead workshops for children, youth, and families, and works closely with the CSA's network of over 300 volunteers to expand programming across Canada.