Stuttering blocks, especially at the beginning of a word, can be frustrating and challenging to navigate. Here are some strategies that may help you get through a stuttering block: 1. Slow down: Take a deep breath and try to slow down your rate of speech. This can help you relax and reduce tension in your speech muscles, making it easier to produce the word. 2. Use a gentle onset: A gentle onset involves starting the word with a soft and easy sound, such as "h" or "w." This can help you ease into the word and reduce tension in your speech muscles. 3. Use a light touch: Use a light touch on the first sound of the word. This can help you maintain airflow and reduce the likelihood of a stuttering block. 4. Use a speech tool: Speech tools, such as bouncing or sliding, can help you get through a stuttering block. Bouncing involves repeating the first sound of the word in a quick and gentle manner, while sliding involves stretching out the first sound of the word. 5. Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, can help you manage your emotions and reduce anxiety, which can exacerbate stuttering blocks. Remember, there is no one "right" way to manage stuttering blocks. It's important to find strategies that work for you and practice them consistently. Additionally, seeking support from a speech-language pathologist or a support group can also be helpful in managing stuttering blocks. I started a support group for professionals who stutter. We launched a few months ago and already have 200 other professionals who stutter - feel free to join if you're interested. It's completely free - [www.stutterfreely.com](http://www.stutterfreely.com).