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SUMMARY:Webinar Talking Matters: Consideration for Testing When Evaluating ChildrenWith Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Q & A! General registration is free! \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Rachel Busman\, PsyD\, ABPP & Brooke Catanzaro\, PsyDThis program is intended for parents\, caregivers\, treating professionals & eductors. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nThis webinar has been approved for 1 CE credit. For those seeking CE credit\, registration is $20. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here: \n\n\n\nhttps://selectivemutismassociation.ce-go.com/talking-matters-consideration-for-testing-when-evaluating-children-with-selective-mutism \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Drs. Busman and Catanzaro will talk about testing and thedifferences between psycho educational testing and neuropsychologicaltesting. They will discuss some of the reasons that testing is pursued and some of the barriers when considering testing for children with a diagnosis of selective mutism. They will offer tips and strategies that caregivers can use when fading in evaluators and also when advocating for evaluators withexperience testing children with SM. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives1) Describe the differences between testing completed by the school districtand neuropsychological testing2) Name two strategies to use during a fade in with an evaluator3) Discuss limitations of testing when using only nonverbal measures \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nRachel Busman\, PsyD\, ABPP \n\n\n\nDr. Rachel Busman is a clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders in children and adolescents. She is the Senior Director of the Child & Adolescent Anxiety & Related Disorders Program at Cognitive Behavioral Consultants (CBC)\, where she runs Voices Rising\, an intensive group-based program for children with SM. Prior to joining CBC\, she ran Brave Buddies\, an internationally recognized SM program at the Child Mind Institute. She has extensive experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to children\, teenagers\, and young adults struggling with psychiatric disorders\, school difficulties\, and behavioral problems. Dr. Busman is certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy for SM (PCIT-SM) and is an interagency trainer. She is the past president of the SMA and continues to actively serve on the board. \n\n\n\nBrooke Catanzaro\, PsyD \n\n\n\nDr Catanzaro is an Associate Neuropsychologist at Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants. She has worked with a range of individuals including those with a variety of neurodevelopmental concerns\, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)\, autism spectrum disorder\, language-based learning challenges\, learning disabilities\, and social/emotional difficulties. Dr. Catanzaro also has experience evaluating children with selective mutism and genetic disorders. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association and was made possible by a generous grant from the Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation\, Inc.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-talking-matters-consideration-for-testing-when-evaluating-childrenwith-selective-mutism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudeyqqTkiH9V0tjfiZ5UadWhPPzzBv5WB \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM.  \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate.  \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar ADHD and Anxiety: Understanding Similarities and Differences
DESCRIPTION:To register and for more information \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6tGlcagQQDuciATeAifYVg#/registration \n\n\n\nThis presentation will provide a discussion on ADHD and anxiety/SM\, with emphasis on the overlapping symptoms. It will provide an explanation of how these common co-existing conditions can present in children. It will also give a comprehensive overview on treatment strategies for ADHD including support at home and school as well as medication management. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nRupal Upadhyay\, MD\, FAAP \n\n\n\nAssociates in Pediatrics \n\n\n\nDr. Rupal is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago where she lives with her husband\, 3 children\, and adorable puppy. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Chicago\, in Chicago\, IL. She then went on to The University of Illinois in Chicago for medical school. She did her training in General Pediatrics at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn\, IL. Dr. Rupal is in private practice with Associates in Pediatrics and is affiliated with St. Alexius Medical Center\, Advocate Sherman Hospital\, and Northwest Community Healthcare. \n\n\n\nEleanor Ezell\, LCSW \n\n\n\nEleanor Ezell\, LCSW\, is a licensed therapist in Tennessee and is the Founder and Clinical Director at Child and Family Therapy Collective based in Nashville\, TN. She has extensive experience providing evidence-based therapy to children and young teens who struggle with selective mutism\, anxiety\, ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders\, and a wide range of developmental delays. She attended New York University for graduate training where she trained with and worked very closely with Dr. Steven Kurtz over 5 years treating children with selective mutism and related disorders. She completed a two-year Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship at The University of Mississippi Medical Center where she also \n\n\n\nBrittany Bice-Urbach\, PhD \n\n\n\nDepartment of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin \n\n\n\nDr. Bice-Urbach is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin and has been working as a clinical psychologist at the Child Development Center\, a developmental clinic through Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin\, in the School Performance Program. She completed her graduate training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School Psychology Program\, her internship at Illinois State University’s Psychological Services Center\, and her Post-Doctoral fellowship at Connections Day School\, a therapeutic day school in Illinois. Dr. Bice-Urbach has a specialty in best practices in providing telebehavioral health services. She was involved with a team of providers in developing training materials for the recent and rapid transition to telebehavioral health at Children’s Wisconsin in
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-adhd-and-anxiety-understanding-similarities-and-differences/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T200000
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudeyqqTkiH9V0tjfiZ5UadWhPPzzBv5WB \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM.  \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate.  \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T153000
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SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Training Institute for Caregivers 2024 Online
DESCRIPTION:The Selective Mutism Training Institute for Caregivers (SMTI-Caregivers) is an online 2 day training designed for caregivers of children ages 3 – 17 diagnosed with selective mutism. This workshop is skills-based with the goal of increasing caregiver competence in applying treatment strategies with their child who has SM. \n\n\n\nCost: $250.00 – $450.00 \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Training Institute for Caregivers (SMTI-Caregivers) is an in-depth 2-day training course for caregivers of children/youth (ages 3 – 17) diagnosed with selective mutism (SM). The workshop is intensive and skills-based with the goal of increasing caregiver competence in utilizing empirically-supported treatment strategies for SM. We maintain a low instructor-to-participant ratio to ensure adequate time for modeling and video role-play of the skills. Registration will be capped at 30 participants. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity for caregivers of children with selective mutism to learn cutting-edge\, innovative techniques to effectively address SM. Small group\, video consultation with the course instructors following the 2-day training is included in the cost. This will allow participants to further apply the skills in their own unique way. Please note this consultation does not provide individualized treatment. \n\n\n\nThis course is taught by leading experts\, researchers\, and authors in the field of Selective Mutism:  \n\n\n\nBrittany Bice-Urbach\, Ph.D.  \n\n\n\nDr. Bice-Urbach is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin and has been working as a clinical psychologist at the Child Development Center\, a developmental clinic through Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin\, in the School Performance Program. She completed her graduate training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School Psychology Program\, her internship at Illinois State University’s Psychological Services Center\, and her Post-Doctoral fellowship at Connections Day School\, a therapeutic day school in Illinois. Dr. Bice-Urbach has a specialty in best practices in providing telebehavioral health services. She was involved with a team of providers in developing training materials for the recent and rapid transition to telebehavioral health at Children’s Wisconsin in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has contributed a book chapter regarding practical considerations in providing teleconsultation services. Dr. Bice-Urbach also has a clinical specialty in treating children and adolescents with anxiety disorders through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a primary focus on treating children with Selective Mutism. At the Child Development Center\, she has been offering assessment\, individual therapy\, and family/school consultation and training to support children with Selective Mutism. She has participated in the Selective Mutism Training Institute and given several national presentations at the National Association for School Psychologists Annual Convention on the topic of addressing symptoms of Selective Mutism in a school setting. She also has prioritized trainings for medical facilities and pediatricians on detecting symptoms of Selective Mutism and supporting children and their families through the journey in finding appropriate resources. Dr. Bice-Urbach is excited to be joining the board of SMA and collaborating to continue to increase awareness and access to evidence-based resources on SM for children\, families\, and treating professionals. \n\n\n\nJami Furr\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\nDr. Jami Furr is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Senior Psychologist in the Mental Health Interventions and Technology Program\, and Developer of the Selective Mutism Program at Florida International University Center for Children and Families. She is the President of the Selective Mutism Association and has served on their Board of Directors for the last 3 years. She has expertise in cognitive behavioral treatments of childhood selective mutism and anxiety\, and preschool mental health\, and serves as a trainer and consultant on the largest PCORI-funded project on anxiety in youth. She fostered the first randomized controlled trial on an intensive group behavioral treatment for youth with selective mutism\, recently published in Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Her selective mutism program has been featured in the media\, including The New York Times. She was an inaugural Associate Editor for Evidence Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health for 3 years. Prior to joining FIU\, she served as Clinical Director of the Child Program at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders of Boston University\, where she began their Selective Mutism Program. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University\, completed her clinical internship in the Child Track at the NYU-Bellevue Clinical Psychology Internship Program and NYU Child Study Center\, and finished her training in a NIH-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship at the NYU Child Study Center. \n\n\n\nRachel A. Merson\, Psy.D. \n\n\n\nRachel Merson\, Psy.D. is the Clinical Director of the Child and Adolescent Fear and Anxiety Treatment Program at the Boston University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (Child CARD). Dr. Merson has extensive experience providing evidence-based treatment to children and adolescents with a range of anxiety disorders and co-occurring emotional and behavioral concerns. As Director of Child CARD’s Selective Mutism Program\, she oversees Brave Bunch\, Child CARD’s intensive group treatment program for young children with SM. In addition\, Dr. Merson is actively involved in providing supervision and training to Child CARD graduate students and trainees. She frequently conducts workshops with schools and community agencies on selective mutism and other topics related to child anxiety. Dr. Merson completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia where she majored in Psychology and graduated with High Distinction. She went on to earn her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers University. Dr. Merson completed a one-year\, APA-approved internship at Franciscan Hospital for Children in Boston\, Massachusetts.. \n\n\n\n Program Objectives – Participants will be able to \n\n\n\n\nDescribe ways in which SM develops and appropriate timing for medical consultation\n\n\n\nState empirically-supported behavioral and cognitive treatment strategies\, including PCIT-SM (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism) techniques for SM in school\, home\, and public (social) settings\n\n\n\nList 3 strategies to effectively engage school personnel and educational staff when implementing relevant treatment strategies specific to youth with SM\n\n\n\nList various forms of caregiver self-care when supporting children with SM\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants who will benefit from this training include all caregivers of children with selective mutism. \n\n\n\nOther participants will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are encouraged to email info@selectivemutism.org with their particulars to discuss if this training is appropriate. \n\n\n\nPrior Experience: The SMTI course is primarily intended for those with beginner and intermediate knowledge of SM. \n\n\n\nCouple Information: For those interested in registering at the couple rate\, please consider the following information. The couple rate is designed for spouses/partners who are caregivers of a child with SM who live in the same houeshold. When registering as a couple\, each person must have access to a device and both people who are registered should be in separate rooms during the training to prevent feedback/technological interference. It is necessary to register both members of a couple to allow for appropriate ratios for practice. \n\n\n\nOnly those with paid registrations will be able to participate in the practice sessions which are a significant portion of the training. If family members would like to listen in the background to the teaching part of the training and NOT participate in the practice sessions\, they do not need to register. Only one entrance into the training will be allowed per individual registered. Two entrances to the training will be allowed per couple registration. \n\n\n\n*Please note that this training is offered in English. If you need any special accommodations\, please email Dr. Lisa Kovac at info@selectivemutism.org prior to registering.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/selective-mutism-training-institute-for-caregivers-2024-online/
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudeyqqTkiH9V0tjfiZ5UadWhPPzzBv5WB \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM.  \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate.  \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T080000
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SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Training Institute for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:The Selective Mutism Training Institute (SMTI) is an in-depth 2-day training course for professionals working with children diagnosed with selective mutism (SM). The workshop is intensive\, and skills-based with the goal of increasing competence in providing empirically-supported treatment of SM to professionals with beginner and intermediate exposure and skills in assessing and treating SM. We maintain a high instructor to participant ratio to ensure adequate time for modeling and video role-play of the skills. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity for mental health professionals\, speech-language professionals and graduate-level trainees to learn cutting-edge\, innovative techniques to effectively treat children with SM. Small group\, video consultation with the course instructors following the 2-day training is included in the cost\, allowing participants to further apply the skills in their own unique clinical settings. \n\n\n\nThe workshop starts with providing a framework for understanding the etiology of SM\, highlighting the role of nature\, nurture\, temperament\, and developmental differences in the onset and maintenance of SM\, social anxiety\, and other common comorbidities. Strategies for behavioral\, developmental\, and language assessment will be reviewed\, including how to conduct observations of children with SM. Evidence-based interventions will be covered in depth\, including behavioral strategies such as stimulus fading\, shaping\, positive reinforcement\, and parent education/coaching. State-of-the-science interventions\, such as intensive treatments\, group-based interventions\, and school consultation will also be taught. Speech and language conceptualization\, assessment\, and interventions will also be reviewed.  \n\n\n\nPlease note: At this time\, this training is only offered in English. SMA is not able to offer translation services. Registration is limited to 30 registrants. \n\n\n\nEarn up to 11 CE Credits \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, visit here: \n\n\n\nhttps://selectivemutismassociation.ce-go.com/selective-mutism-training-institute-for-professionals-20-12-2023-571
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/selective-mutism-training-institute-for-professionals-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T210000
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdOiprTItH91rrvGIEoNB9o60IiTz6heW#/registration \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM.  \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate.  \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20240304T162600Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Using Fun to Override the Fear: The Pivotal Role of Fun During Caregiver-Led Exposures
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9zSmcoDCTIa5FDtp7Indmw#/registration \n\n\n\nSelective mutism (SM) is a complex anxiety disorder that affects many children and can be challenging for parents and caregivers to navigate. Parents and caregivers play a critical role in their child’s treatment and recovery\, and finding family-friendly exposures is essential to help children overcome their fears. In this webinar\, our presenters will share fun and interactive strategies for caregiver-led behavioral exposures that can help children with SM reach their treatment goals. By blending pleasurable play with exposures\, caregivers can cultivate positive relationships\, increase motivation and engagement in treatment\, and ultimately generalize play-based verbal gains with other people\, in various settings. This webinar will be an excellent resource for parents\, caregivers and mental health professionals who and are looking for effective and enjoyable treatment strategies.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\n\n\n1. Identify 3 components of effective exposures for selective mutism  \n\n\n\n2. Describe 3 examples of speaking exposures during fun (preferred) activities  \n\n\n\n3. Summarize 3 examples of interactive\, speaking exposures during non-preferred tasks
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-using-fun-to-override-the-fear-the-pivotal-role-of-fun-during-caregiver-led-exposures/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
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SUMMARY:Webinar Hear Our Voices Panel
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar! Live Q&A! \n\n\n\nFor treating professionals\, school professionals\, parents\, caregivers\, and individuals with SM! \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2SnmJjHESsaY9VBg-_BAIg \n\n\n\nJoin individuals who have overcome Selective Mutism as they share their personal stories and address audience questions about their experiences. This webinar will take the same format as one of our favorite SMA annual conference events. Treating professionals\, parents\, caregivers\, school professionals and individuals with Selective Mutism are welcome! \n\n\n\nModerator: Jonathan Kohlmeier \n\n\n\nJonathan Kohlmeier is from upstate New York and graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Business Administration concentrating in Finance and Technology. He was diagnosed with selective mutism at age five and is passionate about helping the countless individuals and caregivers that face similar challenges. He has volunteered at multiple SM intensive treatment programs at both Kurtz Psychology Consulting and the Child Mind Institute. \n\n\n\nAs an Ending the Silence speaker with the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Rockland\, Jonathan presents to students\, teachers\, and administrators about his lived mental health experiences. Additionally\, he often speaks to SM support groups and schools about his memoir on selective mutism called Learning to Play the Game: My Journey Through Silence. He was featured on PBS Keeping Kids Healthy and BBC Our World. Jonathan is excited to continue his outreach work with SMA. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.learningtoplaythegame.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-hear-our-voices-panel/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T210000
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud–tqj8uHdeYNmU8czjHLkoSJfCmiYa_#/registration \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-13/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
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SUMMARY:Webinar When Fading In Isn't Enough: Strategies to Support Speaking in New Situations
DESCRIPTION:Free! Live webinar with Q & A! \n\n\n\nMonday\, December 11\, 2023 \n\n\n\n7pm – 8pm Eastern \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Emily Doll\, MA\, MS\, CCC-SLP \n\n\n\nThis webinar is geared toward treating professionals\, counselors\, social workers\, speech-language pathologists\, educators and school professionals. Parents and caregivers may also find the information valuable as they navigate treatment. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QZ1YOeb2TVSUJugjqoPZYg \n\n\n\nThe well-known technique of “fading in” or “sliding in” is often used to help children with selective mutism establish speech with new people or in new places. However\, in some cases\, the fade-in strategy alone isn’t enough\, or for a number of reasons\, may not be an option for clinicians to use in their setting. This webinar will review additional strategies that clinicians can use to help children establish speech in new situations and with new people\, along with applied examples of activities related to these techniques. This webinar is geared toward treating professionals\, counselors\, social workers\, speech-language pathologists\, educators and school professionals. Parents and caregivers may also find the information valuable as they navigate treatment. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nEmily Doll\, MA\, MS\, CCC-SLP \n\n\n\nEmily Doll is a licensed speech-language pathologist who currently works in an elementary school in Eastern PA. Her caseload includes students in grades K-5 with a variety of social\, emotional\, cognitive\, and academic needs\, including students with selective mutism. Emily also participates as a counselor at the Child Mind Institute’s Brave Buddies programs for children with selective mutism. Prior to working as a speech pathologist\, Emily taught preschool for 10 years and worked one-on-one with a student with selective mutism in this setting. Emily received her M.A. in Applied Developmental Psychology with a focus on Language Acquisition from George Mason University and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from East Stroudsburg University. She continues to conduct and collaborate in research within the speech pathology field through East Stroudsburg University\, where she also serves as a guest lecturer for graduate and undergraduate classes. Her professional interests are in helping children with anxiety and communication needs find the tools to communicate effectively and efficiently with those around them. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association and was made possible by a generous grant from the Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation\, Inc.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-when-fading-in-isnt-enough-strategies-to-support-speaking-in-new-situations/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Professionals,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230906T154335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T154337Z
UID:10000287-1700078400-1700082000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lf-Gvrz0oGtE2D6waWGxQTyhw85M1Xkww \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-12/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20231011T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T145425Z
UID:10000291-1699905600-1699909200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Before the Talking Happens: Strategies for Increasing Nonverbal Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Q & A! General registration is free! \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Rachel Busman\, PsyD\, ABPP \n\n\n\nThis program is intended for behavioral health professionals\, including Psychologists\, Social Workers\, Counselors\, and MFT’s however caregivers are welcome! \n\n\n\nThis webinar has been approved for 1 CE credit. For those seeking CE credit\, registration is $20. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here: \n\n\n\nhttps://app.ce-go.com/before-the-talking-happens-strategies-for-increasing-nonverbal-engagement-03-10-2023-242 \n\n\n\nMany webinars and training for Selective Mutism focus on strategies to increase speaking in the classroom and other social settings. Especially when a child is in school and not yet verbal\, there can be a steady stream of questions asked to the child\, resulting in either no response or a nonverbal response (nodding\, pointing). Even when adults are asking the child well-formed questions or using effective prompts for speech\, the child may not yet be able to respond. At times\, having the ability to do a proper fade in to facilitate speech may not be possible for a variety of reasons. Thus educators\, school psychologists\, counselors\, speech/language pathologists and others may be perplexed in terms of how to engage the child in the most effective way. In this webinar\, Dr Busman will specifically talk about ways to increase nonverbal interaction without negatively reinforcing that the child is not yet talking. She will offer the attendee very specific strategies and tips that can increase the child’s participation. Dr Busman will also discuss how to use shaping strategies to promote child engagement.  \n\n\n\nAfter attending this session\, participant will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe two skills used to build a child’s comfort\n\n\n\nState how to prompt for a nonverbal response without reinforcing non speaking \n\n\n\nDescribe the process for shaping sounds to words \n\n\n\nExplain how to use SM assessment measures to monitor progress throughout treatment\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nRachel Busman\, PsyD\, ABPP \n\n\n\nDr. Rachel Busman is a clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders in children and adolescents. She is the Senior Director of the Child & Adolescent Anxiety & Related Disorders Program at Cognitive Behavioral Consultants (CBC)\, where she runs Voices Rising\, an intensive group-based program for children with SM. Prior to joining CBC\, she ran Brave Buddies\, an internationally recognized SM program at the Child Mind Institute. She has extensive experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to children\, teenagers\, and young adults struggling with psychiatric disorders\, school difficulties\, and behavioral problems. Dr. Busman is certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy for SM (PCIT-SM) and is an interagency trainer. She is the past president of the SMA and continues to actively serve on the board. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association and was made possible by a generous grant from the Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation\, Inc.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-before-the-talking-happens-strategies-for-increasing-nonverbal-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T235959
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230310T231500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T183208Z
UID:10000194-1696550400-1696723199@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Association Annual Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:Agenda \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nPlease note times will be in Eastern Time. \n\n\n\nLive Virtual Conference \n\n\n\nConference Information\n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Association’s annual conference will be on Friday\, October 6 (half day) and October 7\, 2023 and will be held in a fully-virtual format. This online approach allows us to continue to offer innovative\, meaningful content\, to share advances in the assessment and treatment of SM\, and to connect with a wider audience of participants from across the world. We are also pleased to announce that we are continuing our dedicated track of content intended for individuals with SM (ages 17 and up). It will be a wonderful time of gathering for the selective mutism community to learn the latest in evidence-based information\, support one another and connect our community! \n\n\n\nAll sessions will be recorded and available for later viewing (until December 31\, 2023) for those who register for the conference. Although we hope you can attend the conference live\, if you cannot do that\, you can watch all sessions later at your convenience. For professionals wishing to obtain continuing education credits\, please note that these credits can only be obtained if you attend live conference sessions–you can not watch recorded sessions and obtain continuing education credits. You will not be able to register for the conference after the conference has passed to watch recorded sessions\, so be sure to register prior to the conference. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience:\n\n\n\nThe target audience includes parents and relatives of individuals with selective mutism\, mental health professionals\, speech and language pathologists\, other allied health professionals\, educators\, and individuals with SM (ages 17 and up.) \n\n\n\nSpecial Note to all Individuals with SM:\n\n\n\nSMA recognizes that resources for older individuals who have SM are scarce and thus\, for individuals with SM (ages 17 and older)\, SMA will be offering the Individuals with SM track for FREE! Individuals with SM will be able to attend the following sessions on Saturday: keynote address\, individual track sessions\, Hear Our Voices panel\, and Expert Q&A. \n\n\n\nIndividuals with SM (geared toward ages 17 and older) may register for this track for free on our registration page. Please note that those that choose this option will only have access to the Individual Track presentations as well as the keynote\, Hear Our Voices and Expert Q&A panel. Individuals who register for this track will not have access to the professional and caregiver-friendly tracks. For those registrants who would like access to all talks\, including the professional\, caregiver-friendly\, and individual tracks\, you will need to register for the entire conference. \n\n\n\nKeynote Address\n\n\n\nSymptoms of Selective Mutism Beyond Silence: Current Findings and Their Relevance for diagnosis and treatment\, Prof. Dr. Christina Schwenck \n\n\n\nBiography \n\n\n\nProf. Dr. Christina Schwenck is a professor for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Giessen\, Germany. Dr. Schwenck has studied psychology at the Universities of Würzburg and Madrid and completed her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology at the University of Würzburg. She worked at the Departments of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry\, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy of different University hospitals. She is a trained child and adolescent psychotherapist (specification behavior therapy)\, a trained supervisor\, and she has conducted her training in PCIT-SM with Dr. Steven Kurtz\, New York City. Her research interests comprise selective mutism\, conduct disorder\, and children of parents with mental illness. \n\n\n\nDate and Location\n\n\n\nThe online live virtual conference will begin on Friday\, October 6\, 2023  (early afternoon ET) and conclude on Saturday (early evening ET)\, October 7. October 6 will be a half-day. Start and end times will be confirmed in June 2023 after the agenda is set. All times will be in Eastern Time.  This conference will be conducted live (no prerecorded sessions); however\, talks will be recorded an available for later viewing for a limited amount of time. \n\n\n\nConference Offers Professional\, Caregiver\, Individuals with SM (Ages 17 and up) Track\n\n\n\nThe conference will offer presentations for professionals\, parents/family\, and individuals with SM\, but any person can attend any session that interests them. All registrants will have a choice of different presentations to attend. In addition to these sessions\, we will offer an Expert Q&A panel and a Hear Our Voices panel where people talk about their lives and recovery from SM. \n\n\n\nConnection Hour\n\n\n\nA Mix ‘n Mingle is planned Friday evening to allow for people to interact and talk with one another. Break out rooms will be set up for different communities and we hope you can join us! Stay tuned for more information. \n\n\n\nContinuing Education\n\n\n\nThe SMA conference is approved for up to 9 credit hours. Please see this continuing education page for approvals.   \n\n\n\nhttps://app.ce-go.com/selective-mutism-association-annual-conference-2023/ceinfo \n\n\n\nScholarships\n\n\n\nWe are excited to offer a limited number of need-based scholarships for the upcoming SMA conference. \n\n\n\nWe are offering 2 types of scholarships: \n\n\n\n\nCaregivers:https://forms.gle/QVY5MHCGkPzex2YA8\n\n\n\nBIPOC Professionals or Professionals who serve the underrepresented/BIPOC community:https://forms.gle/d4nuy22MnMyVHDXPA\n\n\n\n\nIf interested and in need\, please complete the google form for the specific type of scholarship. As part of the form you will be required to give a statement of need as well as answer a few other questions related to each scholarship. \n\n\n\nPlease note: All scholarship submissions must be received by midnight ET on August 18\, 2023. Eligible participants will be entered into a drawing\, from which scholarship recipients will be selected. All recipients of the scholarships\, as well as all who submitted\, will be notified of their application status by September 1\, 2023. Please do not register separately until you have been notified by SMA.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/selective-mutism-association-annual-conference-2023/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230906T154017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T154021Z
UID:10000286-1695758400-1695762000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcumqqTIqGtJjHSt41e5KzkLzkz_kaycm \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230809T212417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T185329Z
UID:10000285-1694545200-1694548800@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Webinar Selective Mutism in the School Setting: Incorporating SM Intervention within a Multi-Tiered System of Support
DESCRIPTION:Free – Live Webinar with Q & A! Will be recorded and posted on SMA’s YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Brittany Bice-Urbach\, Ph.D. & Taylor Hicks-Hoste\, LP\, NCSP \n\n\n\nWhile the webinar will be geared toward educators and professionals working in school settings\, parents and treating providers may also find this information valuable in their collaboration work with schools. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7IykPYNBQgyz70QvF0FdUw \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nSelective mutism (SM) is known to impact a child’s comfort communicating\, with a significant impact in the school setting. Supports available vary by school system and the needs of each individual child. Accommodation plans\, such as a 504 plan\, can provide important accommodations to increase their comfort in the school setting. However\, incorporating intervention steps\, beyond accommodation plans\, is important for increasing the amount of communication a child produces at school. Although some children with SM symptoms may require support through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)\, other children with SM do not require this level of support. For school teams that utilize a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) or a Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) model\, consideration of team-based selection of evidence-based intervention options for the school\, appropriate modifications of current anxiety supports to directly target SM symptoms\, data-based decision-making approaches\, tools for tracking fidelity and impact\, and possible need for further coaching and training should be considered to ensure a school is quickly\, efficiently\, and comprehensively addressing the needs of children with SM in the school setting (Barrett et al.\, 2013). This webinar highlights practical recommendations and strategies when supporting a child with SM through an MTSS framework. This presentation will 1) discuss specific interventions and possible modifications to general anxiety interventions in order to support children with SM symptoms through Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions\, 2) discuss various tools for monitoring progress\, and 3) highlight larger considerations for supporting children with SM within an MTSS framework. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nBrittany Bice-Urbach\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\nDr. Bice-Urbach is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a clinical psychologist at the Child Development Center\, at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. She also has a clinical specialty in treating children and adolescents with anxiety disorders through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a primary focus on treating children with Selective Mutism. At the Child Development Center\, she has been offering assessment\, individual therapy\, and family/school consultation and training to support children with SM. She has participated in the Selective Mutism Training Institute and given several national presentations at the National Association for School Psychologists Annual Convention on the topic of addressing symptoms of SM in a school setting. She also has prioritized trainings for medical facilities and pediatricians on detecting symptoms of Selective Mutism and supporting children and families. \n\n\n\nTaylor Hicks-Hoste\, LP\, NCSP \n\n\n\nTaylor Hicks-Hoste is a licensed psychologist (LP) in the states of Michigan and California\, as well as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). She received her Ph.D. in school psychology from Michigan State University. Her professional experiences span across both school and clinic settings. As a school psychologist\, she has serviced students\, families and teachers\, grades preschool through twelfth grade. She has also worked as a countywide behavioral health consultant\, in which she has partnered with local districts in the promotion of mental health awareness and in the direct provision of school-based mental health supports to students. Taylor’s clinical work at Thriving Minds in Michigan includes the treatment of children\, teens\, and families with an emphasis on anxiety-based disorders such as selective mutism\, separation anxiety\, and school refusal.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-selective-mutism-in-the-school-setting-incorporating-sm-intervention-within-a-multi-tiered-system-of-support/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230629T163932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T163934Z
UID:10000204-1692820800-1692824400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElf-uhpz4pHNGZ2ocQRLSd6f8wdWskbwSk \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in the English language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230629T163632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T163749Z
UID:10000203-1689796800-1689800400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpfuurrjsiHNAcaj0JKjUlAxtErOdb_Gw8 \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in the English language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230516T190406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T190409Z
UID:10000202-1687377600-1687381200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdeuurz4pE9YCENfQiRPH0KpyM9Lkmhgm \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230406T181139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T182549Z
UID:10000198-1686168000-1686171600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Webinar- A Hard Pill to Swallow: The Medication Management of Children and Adolescents with Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar! Live Q&A! \n\n\n\nThis webinar is geared toward parents and caregivers\, as well as treating professionals interested in incorporating medication in a treatment plan. Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_No_UqazmQkOlxJFCfmnY3A \n\n\n\nWhen a child is diagnosed with Selective Mutism (SM)\, they usually get enrolled in a combination of family counseling\, exposure therapy\, and sometimes school supported programs. Many kids successfully make gains to overcome the difficulty in speaking in certain settings.However\, there are many children and adolescents diagnosed with SM that have certain risk factors that could increase the need to add medication into their treatment plan.Due to misinformation and lack of understanding\, there is often a very negative connotation to using Psychiatric medications in children. Parents are very apprehensive to start medications out of fear of how these can affect their child.Through years of medical research and data collection\, we know how to safely and effectively use medication in children with SM that require it to successfully overcome their challenges. This presentation will explain when medications are needed\, which ones can be used and what to expect long term. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n• Explain the traditional therapy model that is started as part of the initial treatment plan in addressing a child with Selective Mutism \n\n\n\n• Understand other comorbidities and risk factors that can increase the likelihood of needing to add medication to the treatment plan for SM. \n\n\n\n• Learn the most common medications used in treating SM\, including dosing\, side effects\, and length of treatment. \n\n\n\n• Discuss the safety and efficacy of these medications in children and adolescents. \n\n\n\n• Understand the differences in clinical outcomes when using therapy\, medication\, or both in treating SM. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Rupal Upadhyay\, MD\, FAAP \n\n\n\nDr. Rupal is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago where she lives with her husband\, 3 children\, and adorable puppy. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Chicago\, in Chicago\, IL. She then went on to The University of Illinois in Chicago for medical school. Her practice is Associates in Pediatrics in Elgin IL\, 847-742-6888\, www.aipdocs.com. Instagram is @associatesinpediatrics
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-a-hard-pill-to-swallow-the-medication-management-of-children-and-adolescents-with-selective-mutism/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230516T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T190151Z
UID:10000201-1684958400-1684962000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuusrDoqEtchWGQ30B_7PxZzB3soAYBv \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T203000
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SUMMARY:Webinar- Assessing Selective Mutism: Tools for Gathering Information\, Making Diagnoses and Monitoring Progress
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Q & A! General registration is free! \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Lindsey Bergman\, PhD\, Dr. Angelika Gensthaler\, Steven Kurtz\, PhD\, ABPP\, Elisa Shipon-Blum\, DO \n\n\n\nThis webinar is geared toward treating professionals. \n\n\n\nThis webinar has been approved for 1.5 CE credits. For those seeking CE credit\, registration is $20. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here: \n\n\n\nhttps://app.ce-go.com/assessing-selective-mutism-tools-for-gathering-information-making-diagnoses-and-monitoring-progress \n\n\n\nIn the mental health field\, it is widely acknowledged that good treatment stems from good assessment (De Los Reyes and Langer\, 2018). Even when using empirically supported interventions\, the effectiveness of a treatment plan for a particular individual may be limited by the nature and quality of the data used to develop it. While many assessment tools focused on youth anxiety broadly have been published and widely studied (Etkin\, Shimshoni\, Lebowitz\, and Silverman\, 2021; Etkin\, Lebowitz\, and Silverman\, 2021)\, there are far fewer measures specifically designed to evaluate symptoms of selective mutism. \n\n\n\nThis panel\, which will be geared towards treating professionals\, brings together four experts\, each of whom has developed a selective mutism-specific assessment tool. Dr. Lindsay Bergman will present on the Selective Mutism Questionnaire (Bergman\, Keller\, Piacentini\, and Bergman\, 2008)\, a parent-report measure which has widely been used in research and clinical settings. Dr. Angelika Gensthaler will present on the Frankfurt Scales of Selective Mutism (Gensthaler et al.\, 2020). The FSSM also is a parent-report questionnaire; it includes a diagnostic scale\, which can differentiate between selective mutism and social anxiety\, as well as a severity scale\, which reflects impairment caused by selective mutism symptoms. Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum will discuss the Social Anxiety Communication Inventory (SCAI) and Dr. Steven Kurtz will discuss the Selective Mutism Behavioral Observation Task (SM-BOT)\, a structured\, play-based assessment\, in which a child’s ease of speaking to a parent in a new setting\, to a parent in the presence of a stranger\, and directly to a stranger is evaluated. \n\n\n\nPanelists will provide an overview of each measure\, including the research base as relevant\, and discuss how treating professionals can incorporate these tools into their clinical practice.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to describe how to use four different instruments in the assessment of selective mutism.\n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to determine which SM assessment tools are most appropriate to use in different clinical contexts.\n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to list three limitations of current methods for assessing selective mutism.\n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to explain how to use SM assessment measures to monitor progress throughout treatment.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nLindsey Bergman\, PhD \n\n\n\nLindsey Bergman is the Director of Intensive Outpatient Programming at Wavemind Clinic in Los Angeles\, CA and has been the recipient of federal grants for the study of selective mutism. She conducted the first randomized controlled study of behavioral treatment for SM and authored dozens of peer-reviewed research articles and chapters on selective mutism as well as pediatric anxiety and OCD. Dr. Bergman was on the faculty of the UCLA Psychiatry Department for over 20 years where she conducted clinical research and developed training curricula for psychiatry fellows and psychology interns. \n\n\n\nDr. Angelika Gensthaler \n\n\n\nAngelika Gensthaler is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and researcher on Selective Mutism\, currently working as a lecturer\, supervisor and in the training of child and adolescent psychotherapists. \n\n\n\nSteven Kurtz\, PhD\, ABPP \n\n\n\nSteven Kurtz\, PhD\, ABPP specializes in assessing and treating child anxiety\, such as selective mutism and social phobia\, as well as externalizing behaviors\, such as ADHD and oppositionality. Dr. Kurtz is the original developer of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM)\, an empirically supported therapy for selective mutism now used worldwide and created the renowned Mighty Mouth Kids and Brave Buddies intensive SM treatment programs. He is a Global Trainer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). As an expert commentator\, he has appeared on numerous programs addressing child mental health\, including NBC’s Today\, CBS’s The Early Show and PBS’s Keeping Kids Healthy and was featured in the Canadian Broadcasting Company’s ADD & Lovin’ It. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology and volunteers time in the leadership of numerous organizations such as the Selective Mutism Association. \n\n\n\nElisa Shipon-Blum\, DO \n\n\n\nElisa Shipon-Blum DO\, is the President and Director of the Selective Mutism Anxiety and Related Disorders Treatment Center (SMart Center) located in Jenkintown\, Pennsylvania. She is the Founder and Director Emeritus of the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) and a Director of the Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI)\, a foundation established to study Dr. Shipon-Blum’s theories and treatment methodologies on Selective Mutism. In addition\, Dr Shipon-Blum is Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology & Family Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a board certified physician who specializes in Selective Mutism. \n\n\n\nDr. Shipon-Blum practices in Jenkintown\, PA\, and has developed the evidenced-based Social Communication Anxiety Treatment (S-CAT)® from her years studying and researching individuals with Selective Mutism. She consults worldwide with families\, treating professionals\, and educators\, and has helped thousands of children from around the world overcome Selective Mutism. Based on her successful S-CAT® program\, Dr. E also created CommuniCamp™\, an intensive group treatment program for children with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness.This webinar is brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association and was made possible by a generous grant from the Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation\, Inc.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-assessing-selective-mutism-tools-for-gathering-information-making-diagnoses-and-monitoring-progress/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230228T225040Z
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SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Training Institute for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:As of 4/22/2023\, we have reached capacity and closed registration. Please consider attending our annual conference in October 2023 for further information for professionals. Registration coming soon. \n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Training Institute (SMTI) is an in-depth 2-day training course for professionals working with children diagnosed with selective mutism (SM). The workshop is intensive\, and skills-based with the goal of increasing competence in providing empirically-supported treatment of SM to professionals with beginner and intermediate exposure and skills in assessing and treating SM. We maintain a high instructor to participant ratio to ensure adequate time for modeling and video role-play of the skills. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity for mental health professionals\, speech-language professionals and graduate-level trainees to learn cutting-edge\, innovative techniques to effectively treat children with SM. Small group\, video consultation with the course instructors following the 2-day training is included in the cost\, allowing participants to further apply the skills in their own unique clinical settings. \n\n\n\nThe workshop starts with providing a framework for understanding the etiology of SM\, highlighting the role of nature\, nurture\, temperament\, and developmental differences in the onset and maintenance of SM\, social anxiety\, and other common comorbidities. Strategies for behavioral\, developmental\, and language assessment will be reviewed\, including how to conduct observations of children with SM. Evidence-based interventions will be covered in depth\, including behavioral strategies such as stimulus fading\, shaping\, positive reinforcement\, and parent education/coaching. State-of-the-science interventions\, such as intensive treatments\, group-based interventions\, and school consultation will also be taught. Speech and language conceptualization\, assessment\, and interventions will also be reviewed. \n\n\n\nPlease note: At this time\, this training is only offered in English. SMA is not able to offer translation services. Registration is limited to 30 registrants. \n\n\n\nEarn up to 11 CE Credits \n\n\n\nMore Information and Register
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/selective-mutism-training-institute-for-professionals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdOCtrz4iGdZhKhDViNq6nhAjwqjz4nuF \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. This group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErduuuqjMjHtaQxIZsoiMo1aAI-xSSWrGR \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230307T014515Z
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UID:10000192-1678991400-1678995000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:CT Parents of children with SM Virtual Support Group 
DESCRIPTION:For local CT parents and educators who have or know children with selective mutism. Meetings will be held Monthly on the second Thursday of the month. Open to Members and non-members. Email AlexandreaFortin@gmail.com for more information and to register. This group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/ct-parents-of-children-with-sm-virtual-support-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20230104T215607Z
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SUMMARY:The Selective Mutism Training Institute for Caregivers (SMTI)
DESCRIPTION:This training is offered in an online format. More information regarding the online platform will be emailed in February. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Kovac\, Selective Mutism Association\, info@selectivemutism.org \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Training Institute for Caregivers (SMTI-Caregivers) is an indepth 2-day training course for caregivers of children/youth (ages 3 – 17) diagnosed with selective mutism (SM). The workshop is intensive and skills-based with the goal of increasing caregiver competence in utilizing empirically-supported treatment strategies for SM. We maintain a low instructor-to-participant ratio to ensure adequate time for modeling and video role-play of the skills.  Registration will be capped at 30 participants. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity for caregivers of children with selective mutism to learn cutting-edge\, innovative techniques to effectively address SM. Small group\, video consultation with the course instructors following the 2-day training is included in the cost. This will allow participants to further apply the skills in their own unique way. Please note this consultation does not provide individualized treatment. \n\n\n\nCost: $250 per person\, $450 for couples \n\n\n\nThis course is taught by leading experts\, researchers\, and authors in the field of Selective Mutism:  \n\n\n\nEmilly Doll\, M.A.\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP \n\n\n\nEmily Doll is a licensed speech-language pathologist who currently works in an elementary school in Eastern PA. Her caseload includes students in grades K-5 with a variety of social\, emotional\, cognitive\, and academic needs\, including students with selective mutism. Emily also participates as a counselor at the Child Mind Institute’s Brave Buddies programs for children with selective mutism. Prior to working as a speech pathologist\, Emily taught preschool for 10 years and worked one-on-one with a student with selective mutism in this setting. Emily received her M.A. in Applied Developmental Psychology with a focus on Language Acquisition from George Mason University and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from East Stroudsburg University. She continues to conduct and collaborate in research within the speech pathology field through East Stroudsburg University\, where she also serves as a guest lecturer for graduate and undergraduate classes. Her professional interests are in helping children with anxiety and communication needs find the tools to communicate effectively and efficiently with those around them. \n\n\n\nTaylor Hicks-Hosts\, LP\, NCSP \n\n\n\nTaylor Hicks-Hoste is a licensed psychologist (LP) in the states of California and Michigan. She is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). She received her Ph.D. in school psychology from Michigan State University. Her professional experiences span across both school and clinic settings. As a school psychologist\, she has serviced students\, families and teachers\, grades preschool through twelfth grade. She has also worked as a countywide behavioral health consultant\, in which she has partnered with local districts in the promotion of mental health awareness and in the direct provision of school-based mental health supports to students. Her clinical work includes the treatment of children\, teens\, and families with an emphasis on anxiety-based disorders such as selective mutism\, separation anxiety\, and school refusal. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Selective Mutism Association. \n\n\n\nKatelyn Reed\, M.S.\, LLP \n\n\n\nKatelyn is a Limited Licensed Psychologist who completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Behavioral Psychology at Eastern Michigan University. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments for children\, adolescents\, and teens. Katelyn is particularly passionate about treating children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and regularly assists children and families dealing with depression concerns as well as disruptive behaviors. Katelyn emphasizes collaborative care and frequently works in partnership with parents and schools to best assist clients and to promote growth. She provides psychoeducational assessments to evaluate for concerns such as ADHD and learning disorders and functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) to determine what facilitates problematic behaviors so that interventions can be tailored to the child and his/her environment. Since joining Thriving Minds in 2013\, Katelyn has worked extensively with children with Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety. In addition to therapy and assessments\, Katelyn leads seminars for professionals and parents regarding Selective Mutism and other topics (e.g.\, effective use of time-out\, potty-training\, and challenging behaviors at bedtime) and she is the Assistant Director for Confident Kids Camp\, an intensive week-long treatment program for children with Selective Mutism. \n\n\n\n Program Objectives – Participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe ways in which SM develops and appropriate timing for medical consultation\n\n\n\nState empirically-supported behavioral and cognitive treatment strategies\, including PCIT-SM (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism) techniques for SM in school\, home\, and public (social) settings\n\n\n\nList 3 strategies to effectively engage school personnel and educational staff when implementing relevant treatment strategies specific to youth with SM\n\n\n\nList various forms of caregiver self-care when supporting children with SM\n\n\n\n\nParticipants who will benefit from this training include all caregivers of children with selective mutism. Other participants will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are encouraged to email info@selectivemutism.org with their particulars to discuss if this training is appropriate. \n\n\n\nPrior Experience: The SMTI course is primarily intended for those with beginner and intermediate knowledge of SM. \n\n\n\nCouple Information: For those interested in registering at the couple rate\, please consider the following information. The couple rate is designed for spouses/partners who are caregivers of a child with SM who live in the same houeshold. When registering as a couple\, each person must have access to a device and both people who are registered should be in separate rooms during the training to prevent feedback/technological interference. It is necessary to register both members of a couple to allow for appropriate ratios for practice. Only those with paid registrations will be able to participate in the practice sessions which are a significant portion of the training. If family members would like to listen in the background to the teaching part of the training and NOT participate in the practice sessions\, they do not need to register. Only one entrance into the training will be allowed per individual registered. Two entrances to the training will be allowed per couple registraiton. \n\n\n\n*Please note that this training is offered in English. If you need any special accommodations\, please email Dr. Lisa Kovac at info@selectivemutism.org prior to registering. \n\n\n\nRefund/Cancellation Policy: \n\n\n\nAny cancellations made prior to February 8\, 2023 will receive a full refund less a $35 processing fee. No refunds will be given after February 8\, 2023.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/the-selective-mutism-training-institute-for-caregivers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcuigrDIrH9xukUxFgLZWttUBvufEewVG \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions.This group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T065030
CREATED:20221109T225314Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Anxious Self Advocacy for Individuals and Teens with Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar! Live Q&A! \n\n\n\nFor teens and young adults with Selective Mutism. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CQ7u_eFrSNKZ_0F-dNIP5g \n\n\n\nWhen you have anxiety\, being able to advocate for your wants\, needs\, and goals can be especially difficult. In this webinar\, Jonathan Kohlmeier\, who has first-hand experience with selective mutism\, will talk about how teenagers and young adults with SM can practice self-advocacy in their daily lives. This talk will review how you can explain SM to others\, how to get a sense of your own anxiety goals\, and how to identity where self-advocacy can make those goals more obtainable.  \n\n\n\nPresenter: Jonathan Kohlmeier is from upstate New York and graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Business Administration concentrating in Finance and Technology. He was diagnosed with selective mutism at age five and is passionate about helping the countless individuals and caregivers that face similar challenges. He has volunteered at multiple SM intensive treatment programs at both Kurtz Psychology Consulting and the Child Mind Institute. As an Ending the Silence speaker with the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Rockland\, Jonathan presents to students\, teachers\, and administrators about his lived mental health experiences. Additionally\, he often speaks to SM support groups and schools about his memoir on selective mutism called Learning to Play the Game: My Journey Through Silence. He was featured on PBS Keeping Kids Healthy and BBC Our World. Jonathan is excited to continue his outreach work with SMA. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.learningtoplaythegame.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-anxious-self-advocacy-for-individuals-and-teens-with-selective-mutism-free-webinar/
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