Table 6.

Concepts created in response to the question “Why do you find a self-disclosure statement applicable in your intervention?”.

Concept/Category	Description	Examples
Self-Empowerment	Answers included information about PWS gaining acceptance of their stutter, owning it, controlling it, being an advocate, and feeling confident, comfortable, or empowered through the use of self-disclosure statements.	“Builds acceptance and advocacy skills.”
Reducing Fear & Anxiety	Answers included using self-disclosure to reduce anxiety or fear surrounding stuttering and talking to others.	“…many clients find that they are less anxious…”
Reducing Avoidance Behaviors	Answers included using self-disclosure to reduce avoidance behaviors (e.g., concealing stutter, avoiding talking, specific situations, or words).	“Because there is no cure for stuttering, so not disclosing will likely mean that any behavioral techniques learned will be used as a strategy to conceal the observable behaviors of stuttering and lead to more avoidance practices. “
Client Success	Answers included SLPs citing previous clients who found self-disclosure helpful.	“I have found this to be extremely helpful for some patients.”
Communication	Answers included using self-disclosure statements to improve overall communication with communication partners, education about stuttering, and reducing communication pressures.	“It is another tool clients can use to facilitate successful communication.”