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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registrationhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DW5Eo_H3RdqOJq9tsyb5mA#/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.  \n\n\n\nThis meeting will be held in English
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-34/
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registrationhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MuwdLeGhTu2lw4O95BX2EA#/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.  \n\n\n\nThis meeting will be held in English
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-35/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar From Final Bell to First Day: Practical Home and School Strategies for Supporting a Strong Finish in Spring and Smooth Start in Fall for Children with Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Q & A! Registration is free!Speaker: Brittany Bice-Urbach\, PhD \n\n\n\nThis webinar is geared toward parents and caregivers\, but school staff and treating professionals may also find value. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KXPSOl1GRXqz97I48tOrHw \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nFor individuals and families of a child with Selective Mutism\, the end of the school year often comes with mixed emotions including celebration of the growth made over the school year\, concern about possible summer regressions\, and worry about transitioning to a new teacher/classroom. This webinar will target specific strategies and practice ideas for ending the current school year positively while preparing for the transition to a new year. The webinar will focus on a) highlighting higher-level speaking practice that may be feasible as communication comfort has grown throughout the year\, b) creative strategies for acknowledging growth\, c) recommendations for conversations with school teams around early transition supports\, d) ideas for useful summer exposures\, and e) considerations in the weeks prior to the start of a new school year. Families should leave with new ideas and strategies to enhance end-of-year services and feel more prepared for transitioning into the new school year. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nBrittany Bice-Urbach\, PhD \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. \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-from-final-bell-to-first-day-practical-home-and-school-strategies-for-supporting-a-strong-finish-in-spring-and-smooth-start-in-fall-for-children-with-selective-mutism/
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registrationhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VQV8SKoHTQmzUbLMmFBVaQ#/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.  \n\n\n\nThis meeting will be held in English
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-36/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Beyond Responding: Bridging the Gap to Social Communication Development in Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Q & A! \n\n\n\nGeneral registration is free! CE registration is $20 \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kristin Mathis\, MS\, CCC-SLP \n\n\n\nThis webinar is intended for clinicians\, psychologists\, social workers\, counselors and school psychologists. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here: \n\n\n\nhttps://selectivemutismassociation.ce-go.com/beyond-responding-bridging-the-gap-to-social-communication-development-in-selective-mutism \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nIn the treatment of individuals with Selective Mutism (SM)\, evidence-based strategies have been proven to help individuals reduce anxiety and begin using their voices to respond to others’ communication initiations. However\, once a child gains confidence in responding\, many professionals feel less equipped to bridge the gap between responding and engaging in meaningful\, reciprocal conversation. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will address this critical treatment gap by highlighting the role of social (pragmatic) language therapy. Through a multidisciplinary lens—including collaboration between mental health professionals and speech-language pathologists—participants will learn when and how to introduce pragmatic language strategies to support continued communication growth. \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain a deeper understanding of pragmatic language development\, with emphasis on a developmental hierarchy of skills that moves individuals from simple verbal responses to more complex social communication. Practical strategies will be presented to support expanding beyond yes/no responses\, incorporating “why” to build self-advocacy\, and developing skills to begin engaging in conversations with others. Participants will leave with actionable tools to support individuals with SM in navigating their social worlds with increased independence and confidence across settings. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n• Learners will be able to define social (pragmatic) language therapy and explain its role in supporting individuals with Selective Mutism in progressing from answering questions to engaging in conversation. \n\n\n\n• Learners will be able to demonstrate understanding of when it is appropriate to begin implementing social (pragmatic) language strategies within an evidence-based framework (e.g.\, PCIT-SM). \n\n\n\n• Learners will be able to identify at least two components of a hierarchical sequence when targeting social (pragmatic) language skills in individuals with Selective Mutism. \n\n\n\n• Learners will be able to identify and describe at least two strategies to expand communication beyond yes/no responses\, including incorporating “why” to support the development of self-advocacy skills. \n\n\n\n• Learners will be able to state at least two strategies to support individuals with Selective Mutism in initiating and maintaining social conversations. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nKristin Mathis\, MS\, CCC-SLP \n\n\n\nKristin is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with more than 27 years of experience helping children strengthen communication and social skills across private practice\, school\, and pediatric rehabilitation settings. Since joining Child & Family Therapy Collective (CFTC) in 2025\, she has deepened her expertise through specialized training in the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy/Selective Mutism (PCIT/SM) model. At CFTC\, Kristin integrates speech-language therapy with evidence-based anxiety treatments\, working collaboratively with families and a multidisciplinary team to help children build brave talking behaviors\, reduce avoidance\, and grow in confidence. \n\n\n\nDriven by more than a decade specializing in Selective Mutism\, Kristin blends her background in social-pragmatic communication\, Autism Spectrum Disorder\, ADHD\, and sensory processing differences to create meaningful and developmentally appropriate interventions. She plays a key role in developing structured peer groups at CFTC that foster social confidence\, communication skills\, and emotional regulation within a supportive\, collaborative environment. \n\n\n\nKristin currently serves as Tennessee’s State Coordinator for the Selective Mutism Association\, where she advocates for greater awareness and access to evidence-based SM treatment. A sought-after presenter and trainer\, she regularly provides professional development to educators and clinicians on the intersection of anxiety and communication. Licensed in Tennessee and Kentucky\, Kristin considers it a privilege to partner with families in helping children find their voice and reclaim the joy of childhood through compassionate\, research-driven care. \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-beyond-responding-bridging-the-gap-to-social-communication-development-in-selective-mutism/
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SUMMARY:Webinar How to Bounce Back After a "Mistake" When Working with Children with Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Q & A!Free registration! \n\n\n\nSpeaker:Adelia Sabintsev\, Psy.D. \n\n\n\nWhile this webinar is primarily geared toward families\, parents and caregivers; treating professionals will also find value. All are welcome! \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PvP8u9mhT7iALSnx5vZdDg \n\n\n\nWhen supporting children with Selective Mutism\, many parents\, educators\, and professionals feel pressure to “do it right.” Concerns about asking too much\, moving too quickly\, or making a mistake can sometimes lead adults to hesitate or avoid creating communication opportunities altogether. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will focus on one of the most important and often overlooked skills in Selective Mutism treatment: learning how to recover when interactions don’t go as planned. Participants will review the communication ladder and learn how to identify a child’s current level\, choose achievable next steps\, adjust expectations in the moment\, and modify communication demands when a task is too difficult. \n\n\n\nThrough practical examples\, we will discuss common challenges\, including what to do when a child shuts down\, a question is too difficult\, a verbal interaction stalls\, or an exposure becomes overwhelming. Participants will learn strategies for reducing demands\, while continuing to support communication and confidence. \n\n\n\nA key takeaway from this presentation is that supporting children with Selective Mutism does not require perfection. In fact\, mistakes and challenging moments are an expected part of the intervention process. Learning how to recognize when an interaction is not working and confidently adjust course is an essential skill for both parents and professionals. By responding flexibly to these moments\, adults can create more opportunities for communication\, confidence\, and growth. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nAdelia Sabintsev\, Psy.D. \n\n\n\nDr. Adelia Sabintsev is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of Doctor Adelia\, LLC\, a private practice based in Baltimore\, Maryland. She has over 15 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment to children and families struggling with anxiety disorders\, including Selective Mutism\, Separation Anxiety\, Social Anxiety\, and Specific Phobias. \n\n\n\nDr. Sabintsev is extensively trained in evidence-based treatments\, including Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM). She completed advanced training and consultation with Dr. Steven Kurtz\, the developer of PCIT-SM\, an empirically supported treatment for Selective Mutism. Currently\, there are fewer than 100 certified PCIT-SM clinicians worldwide. \n\n\n\nDr. Sabintsev provides treatment through individual therapy\, parent coaching\, intensive interventions\, and skills-based group programs. In 2023\, she launched CUB (Confident\, Unique\, Brave) Kids Groups\, which teach children and parents evidence-based strategies to build confidence\, increase verbal engagement\, and reduce anxiety through structured practice in fun\, supportive environments. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her private practice work\, Dr. Sabintsev serves on the lead clinical team at Confident Kids Camp in Rockville\, Maryland\, an intensive summer treatment program for children with Selective Mutism. For the past six years\, she has also worked as a teacher in a younger classroom at the camp\, where she has supervised and trained dozens of graduate students and professionals in PCIT-SM strategies. \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-how-to-bounce-back-after-a-mistake-when-working-with-children-with-selective-mutism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T080000
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SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Association Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:View the autosave \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information and Registration\n\n\n\nAgenda (Boston Face-to-Face)\n\n\n\nRecorded Bundle Agenda for Caregivers/Professionals\n\n\n\nRecorded Bundle Agenda for Individuals with SM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Information \n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Association’s annual conference will be on Friday\, September 25 (full day) and Saturday\, September 26 (half day) this year in lively\, historic\, Boston\, MA! The SMA conference is cosponsored by the Boston Child Study Center and Boston University CARD Center. We hope you can join us in person to connect with our community! It will be a wonderful time of gathering to learn the latest in evidence-based information\, support one another\, and connect with parents and professionals. While we hope you will be able to join us in person\, for those who are unable to join us in Boston\, SMA will offer a limited recorded bundle of conference presentations for purchase. The 2026 conference will offer the following registration options: \n\n\n\nIn-Person Conference(Please note: everyone is welcome to attend in person; however\, there is no specific live programming geared toward Individuals who currently have SM at the in-person conference)Attend full one-and-a-half day conference of live presentations for professionals and caregiversNetwork with other professionals and families at the Mix n’Mingle Connection time on Friday eveningExplore current research on SM and interact with researchers at poster presentationsEarn Continuing Education for approved sessions for both professional and caregiver tracksListen to live “Hear Our Voices” panel of individuals recovering from SM with Q&ABring questions to live panel of experts in the field of SM with Q&ALimited Conference Recording Bundle for caregivers/professionalsA limited selection of pre-determined sessions will be recorded and offered virtually directly after the conferenceEarn continuing education for approved recorded sessionsSession titles and descriptionsRecordings will be released after the conference and will be available until January 31\, 2027.Recording Bundle for Individuals with Selective Mutism (ages 17 and older)Sessions will be recorded and offered virtually after the conference (geared toward ages 17 and older). Please note that sessions for this track will NOT be offered in person at the conference.Registration is free for this track.Those that choose this registration option will only have access to the Individual Track presentations.Sessions titles and descriptions offered will be released in June 2026.Recordings will be released after the conference and will be available until January 31\, 2027.\n\n\n\nKeynote Address: Practical Approaches to Treating Youth Anxiety: Bridging Research and Treatment\, Philip C. Kendall\, Ph.D.\, ABPP \n\n\n\nPhilip C. Kendall\, PhD\, ABPP was raised in Merrick\, New York and currently resides in Ardmore\, Pennsylvania where he and his deceased spouse\, Sue\, raised the two sons\, Mark and Reed. Dr. Kendall is an avid NY Times crossword puzzler and plays basketball twice a week. He enjoys yardwork and the opportunity to spend time in the ocean and with his family. \n\n\n\nPhil’s undergraduate education was completed at Old Dominion University and his doctorate in clinical psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Kendall interned at the Palo Alto VA hospital. In 1977 he took his first academic appointment in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota. Phil relocated to Direct the Clinical Program at Temple University\, in Philadelphia. Soon after relocating to Temple Phil opened the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic (CAADC)\, which has been in operation as a research-clinical service for 40 years. \n\n\n\nDr. Kendall is currently Distinguished University Professor at Temple University and Laura H. Carnell Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Temple University. His CV includes over 25 books\, treatment manuals and workbooks\, and with over 800 scholarly publications\, most in our field’s leading journals. Throughout his work\, Phil has applied rigorous experimental designs\, and with his prolific scholarly writing on clinical research methodology\, he has elevated the work of other psychologists seeking to evaluate treatment methods. \n\n\n\nOne of his treatment programs (e.g.\, Coping Cat) has been translated into numerous languages. Phil was among the very first to emphasize and articulate the critical importance of applying developmental science to treatment development\, and to ensure clinical methods were compatible with children’s cognitive and socio-emotional competencies. After other scholars reviewed the literature\, Coping Cat was subsequently given the elite designation of an “empirically supported treatment.” \n\n\n\nDr. Kendall has had over 35 years of uninterrupted grant support from various agencies (e.g.\, NIMH; NICHD; MacArthur). He placed among an elite handful of the “Most Highly-Cited” individuals in all of the social and medical sciences (top 1%). His recent H Index is 163. \n\n\n\nDr. Kendall has garnered numerous awards. He won the inaugural Research Recognition Award from the Anxiety Disorders Association of America\, was awarded the Aaron T. Beck Award for “Significant and Enduring Contributions\,” and was honored by the Society for the Science of Clinical Psychology with their Lawrence H. Cohen Outstanding Mentor Award\, both in 2019. He was honored by ABCT\, an association in which he has been active his entire career\, with their Career/Lifetime Achievement Award and by APA with the 2025 Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology. \n\n\n\nDr. Kendall is a clinical scientist\, teacher/mentor\, and leader. He is known for encouraging rigorous methodology (studies with “methodological niceties”)\, creative and integrative approaches to mental health services (e.g.\, the use of youth workbooks as part of mental health services)\, and commitment to graduate mentoring (proud of his many former graduate students who have gone forth and done great work). An active folder on his desktop is a list of former students and their current affiliation. \n\n\n\nDate and Location \n\n\n\nHilton Boston Park Plaza50 Park PlazaBoston\, MA 02116(617) 426-2000 \n\n\n\nConference Offers Professional\, Caregiver\, and Individuals with SM (Ages 17 and up) Tracks \n\n\n\nThe conference will offer presentations for professionals\, parents/family\, and individuals with SM. Please note that presentations for Individuals with SM (Ages 17 and up) will only occur in a pre-recorded format and will be available virtually (not at the in-person conference.) For those that attend the in-person conference\, registrants can attend any session that interests them. In addition\, all in-person conference registrants will attend the keynote address\, Expert Q&A\, and a Hear Our Voices panel where people talk about their lives and recovery from SM. There will be opportunities for parents and professionals to meet and visit\, and books will be available for viewing and direct purchase via Amazon. A light breakfast will be included. \n\n\n\nMix n’Mingle Connection Time \n\n\n\nPlease join us for a Mix ‘n Mingle right after the last conference session on Friday in the early evening to interact and talk with other attendees. In addition\, poster presenters will present their work during this time and would love to talk with you! Stay tuned for more information. \n\n\n\nContinuing Education \n\n\n\nPlease stay tuned for further information on Continuing Education credits that will be offered. Information will be added to the conference registration pages as it becomes available. \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 continue to offer the Individuals with SM track for FREE! Session titles and descriptions will be released in June 2026. This track will only be offered in a recording format\, not a face-to-face format. Recordings will be available until January 31\, 2027. Continuing education will not be offered for this track. Please note\, that individuals who register for this track will not have access to the professional and caregiver-friendly tracks that are offered virtually. For those registrants who would like access to the professional/caregiver-friendly virtual option\, you will need to register for that bundle as well. \n\n\n\nHotel Options \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to make your hotel reservations as early as possible in order to get the lowest rates and best availability. Boston is a very busy city in the fall\, and room rates will rise as the conference date approaches. There are many hotels in the downtown Boston\, airport and other surrounding areas. \n\n\n\nOur host hotel\, the Hilton Boston Park Plaza\, is offering a discounted room rate. This discounted rate ranges between $319 and $349 per night. \n\n\n\nTo obtain the discounted rate\, please call the hotel at 617.457.2290 and request the group rate under code 989. Alternatively\, please reserve your discounted room using this room booking link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51222305. Both standard and “Wicked Small” rooms are located on this link. Please note that the “Wicked Small” rooms are small rooms (approximately 150 to 180 sq. ft) at the most discounted price. \n\n\n\nScholarships AvailableWe are excited to offer a limited number of need-based scholarships for the upcoming SMA conference. We are offering 2 types of scholarships: \n\n\n\nCaregivers/Individuals with SM (who would like to attend in-person)https://forms.gle/LcJkPsA6ARCtitB68 \n\n\n\nBIPOC Professionals or Professionals who serve underrepresented/BIPOC communities:https://forms.gle/tuADfqm1RsiY4abE7 \n\n\n\nIf interested and in need\, please complete the form for the specific type of scholarship for which you would like to be considered. As part of the form you will be required to give a statement of need as well as answer several other questions related to the scholarship. \n\n\n\nPlease note: All scholarship submissions must be received by midnight ET on August 1\, 2026. 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 August 10\, 2026. Please do not register for the conference until you have been notified by SMA about your scholarship status. \n\n\n\nScholarship recipients can chose either to attend the face-to-face conference in Boston\, or choose to apply their scholarship toward the purchase of the limited recording presentation bundle. \n\n\n\nPlease note: scholarship is for registration fees only. Travel fees are not included in scholarship award. \n\n\n\nSMA is intending to rotate in-person conferences with fully virtual conferences in the coming years. \n\n\n\nEmail conference inquiries to Lisa Kovac at info@selectivemutism.org.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/selective-mutism-association-international-annual-conference-2026/
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