The voice book for trans and non-binary people a practical guide to creating and sustaining authentic voice and communication /
Mills, Matthew,
The voice book for trans and non-binary people a practical guide to creating and sustaining authentic voice and communication / [electronic resource] / Matthew Mills, Gillie Stoneham. - London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017. - 240 pages : illustrations (black and white)
Preface. Trans and Gender Diverse Contributors. Introduction. 1. Let's Start at the Very Beginning. 2. Understanding the Challenge of Change. 3. Understanding the Anatomy and Physiology of Sound. 4. Putting Exercises into Lived Practice. 5. Moving from Exercises into Situations. 6. Supporting Change and Integration of Vocal Identity. 7. The Wider Journey. References.
Two leading speech therapists in the field explain what voice and communication therapy can offer transgender and non-binary individuals and the interventions used. Each chapter features narratives of individuals transitioning, giving an account of their experience transferring voice and communication skills from the clinic to the real world. Written by two specialist speech and language therapists, this book explains how voice and communication therapy can help transgender and non-binary people to find their authentic voice. It gives a thorough account of the process, from understanding the vocal mechanism through to assimilating new vocal skills and new vocal identity into everyday situations, and includes exercises to change pitch, resonance and intonation. Each chapter features insider accounts from trans and gender diverse individuals who have explored or are exploring voice and communication related to their gender expression, describing key aspects of their experience of creating and maintaining a voice that feels true to them.This guide is an essential, comprehensive source for trans and non-binary individuals who are interested in working towards achieving a different, more authentic voice, and will be a valuable resource for speech and language therapists/pathologists, voice coaches and healthcare professionals.
Electronic reproduction.
Browns Books For Students.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781784503949 (e-book) 9781785921285 (pbk.) :
Transgender people.
Speech therapy.
Voice culture.
Health and Wellbeing.
Voice Training
Transgender Persons
Electronic books.
RC423
616.85500867
WL 340.3 / M657v 2017
The voice book for trans and non-binary people a practical guide to creating and sustaining authentic voice and communication / [electronic resource] / Matthew Mills, Gillie Stoneham. - London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017. - 240 pages : illustrations (black and white)
Preface. Trans and Gender Diverse Contributors. Introduction. 1. Let's Start at the Very Beginning. 2. Understanding the Challenge of Change. 3. Understanding the Anatomy and Physiology of Sound. 4. Putting Exercises into Lived Practice. 5. Moving from Exercises into Situations. 6. Supporting Change and Integration of Vocal Identity. 7. The Wider Journey. References.
Two leading speech therapists in the field explain what voice and communication therapy can offer transgender and non-binary individuals and the interventions used. Each chapter features narratives of individuals transitioning, giving an account of their experience transferring voice and communication skills from the clinic to the real world. Written by two specialist speech and language therapists, this book explains how voice and communication therapy can help transgender and non-binary people to find their authentic voice. It gives a thorough account of the process, from understanding the vocal mechanism through to assimilating new vocal skills and new vocal identity into everyday situations, and includes exercises to change pitch, resonance and intonation. Each chapter features insider accounts from trans and gender diverse individuals who have explored or are exploring voice and communication related to their gender expression, describing key aspects of their experience of creating and maintaining a voice that feels true to them.This guide is an essential, comprehensive source for trans and non-binary individuals who are interested in working towards achieving a different, more authentic voice, and will be a valuable resource for speech and language therapists/pathologists, voice coaches and healthcare professionals.
Electronic reproduction.
Browns Books For Students.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781784503949 (e-book) 9781785921285 (pbk.) :
Transgender people.
Speech therapy.
Voice culture.
Health and Wellbeing.
Voice Training
Transgender Persons
Electronic books.
RC423
616.85500867
WL 340.3 / M657v 2017