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SUMMARY:Online Growing Minds Psychology Weekly Conversation Groups Ages 7 to 10
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Virtual Conversation Groups \n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Minds Psychology \n\n\n\nWeekly Virtual Conversation Groups \n\n\n\nApril 7th-May 12th @ 5PM EST \n\n\n\nGrowing Minds Psychology offers virtual conversation groups led by Dr. Carly Mayer. These virtual groups are available for children ages 7-10 who are struggling with peer interactions due to selective mutism and/or social anxiety. This group is appropriate for children who have already made gains in treatment\, but are struggling with higher-level goals that allow for more meaningful\, fluent friendships. Activities focus on fluent conversations\, responding to and asking questions\, sharing personal information\, and making decisions. \n\n\n\nThe group runs for 6 weeks and an 1-hour initial screener is required prior to enrolling in group. Group costs are $200/session. Our clinicians are licensed in NY\, IL\, & VT. Consideration for participation in groups for children in other states is made on an individual basis. Please contact info@growingmindsnyc.com to learn more.  
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-growing-minds-psychology-weekly-conversation-groups-ages-7-to-10/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: School Advocacy for Kids with Selective Mutism- Navigating 504's and IEP's
DESCRIPTION:Free – Live Webinar with Q & A! \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 8\, 2022 \n\n\n\n12pm – 1:15pm Eastern \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Desiree Camarda\, M.Ed\, ET & Christy Tadros\, LPCC \n\n\n\nWhile this webinar will be geared toward parents and caregivers\,  treating providers and school professionals may also find the information valuable. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nDescription \n\n\n\nThe majority of children and teens with SM struggle at school and we know that a key aspect of their therapy is getting support in the school environment. Many caregivers feel lost and aren’t given the education in how to approach their school. What do you ask for? How do you ask for it? What are realistic expectations? These are common and valid questions. In this webinar\, you will learn more about 504’s and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). You will leave with a better understanding of what they are\, how to determine if you should request a specialized plan and how to request them. You will also learn examples of what helpful plans for kids with SM look like. For example\, what type of accommodations or goals are appropriate for your child. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A focused on general school advocacy.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nDesiree Camarda\, M.Ed\, ET \n\n\n\nDesiree Camarda has worked in the classroom and one-on-one setting for the past 30 years. In addition to her private practice\, Innovations 4 Learning\, Desiree also taught in the public school setting for 22 years as both a special day class teacher and resource specialist. Working in the public school setting taught Desiree the importance of advocating for students and families. She strives to build collaborative relationships with schools in ways that best meet the learning needs of her students. Desiree attended Holy Names University in Oakland\, California earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology and human services\, two teaching credentials and a master’s degree in Educational Therapy.  While attending Holy Names\, Desiree also gained invaluable experience working with students at Raskob Learning Institute and Day School.  Her professional affiliations include the Association of Educational Therapists\, the International Dyslexia Association\, the Learning Disabilities Association of America and the National Association of Special Education Teachers. When not working\, Desiree enjoys a good book\, a great cup of coffee and a cuddle with her two Siamese cats\, Tally and Lila. She also loves amazing dinners with friends and a night out at a great concert. \n\n\n\nChristy Tadros\, LPCC \n\n\n\nChristy Tadros is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and Education from Teacher’s College of Columbia University. Prior to her graduation and professional education in New York City\, Ms. Tadros received her BA in Psychology from the University of California\, Berkeley. Her areas of expertise include working with children with selective mutism\, anxiety\, ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders. She began her work with children with selective mutism\, training with Dr. Steven Kurtz at his practice in New York City. She has since done several embedded school and home intensives\, and she has led intensive\, therapeutic programs for young children and teenagers with selective mutism. Christy runs the selective mutism program at her clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area\, called WestCoast Therapy and Wellness\, where she provides individual and family based intensive therapy for children with selective mutism and runs an annual intensive program. She has a special interest in making treatment accessible and culturally sensitive to all children\, teens and families.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/school-advocacy-for-kids-with-selective-mutism-navigating-504s-and-ieps/
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SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Training Institute for Caregivers of Children with Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Selective Mutism Association Presents the Selective Mutism Training Institute for Caregivers of Children with Selective Mutism \n\n\n\nLocation: Online Training \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00-3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time on April 23 and April 24\, 2022 \n\n\n\nCaregivers Register Now \n\n\n\nCost \n\n\n\nParticipation early bird registration: $250  \n\n\n\nPlease note that this training is offered in English and translation services are not provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this training\, please email Dr. Lisa Kovac\, SMA Executive Director at info@selectivemutism.org prior to registering. \n\n\n\nProgram Overview \n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Training Institute (SMTI) 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\, allowing participants to further apply the skills in their own unique settings. \n\n\n\nThe workshop starts with providing a framework for understanding the development of SM\, highlighting the role of nature\, nurture\, temperament\, and developmental differences in the onset and maintenance of SM\, social anxiety\, and other common co-occurring disorders. Evidence-based behavioral and cognitive interventions will be covered in depth. This training will give you the skills needed to assess how and with whom your child is communicating in different contexts and help move those skills forward. In addition\, caregivers will learn treatment strategies to improve family interactions and child participation in extracurricular activities\, to negotiate playdates with other children\, and to solicit help from others to support your child’s progress. This training will also cover critical school intervention and how to help your children succeed in this environment.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to traditional (e.g.\, weekly) treatment\, other treatment formats will be discussed\, including intensive treatments\, group-based interventions\, and school consultation. Parental self-care\, practical applications of treatment (e.g.\, playdates)\, and accessing additional support will also be reviewed.  \n\n\n\nProgram Objectives \n\n\n\nAfter this course\, participants will be able to describe ways in which selective mutism develops and appropriate timing for medication consultation.After this course\, participants will be able to state empirically-supported behavioral and cognitive treatment strategies\, including PCIT-SM (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism) techniques for selective mutism in school\, home\, and public (social) settings.After this course\, participants will be able to list three strategies to effectively engage school personnel and educational staff when implementing relevant treatment strategies specific to youth with selective mutism.After this course\, participants will be able to list various forms of caregiver self-care when supporting children with selective mutism.\n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nParticipants who would benefit from this training include all caregivers of children with selective mutism. This training course is not intended for professionals. \n\n\n\nPrior experience: The SMTI course is primarily intended for those with beginner and intermediate exposure to work with SM. \n\n\n\nPresenter Information \n\n\n\nBrittany Bice-Urbach\, Ph.D.\, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a clinical psychologist at the Child Development Center\, a developmental clinic through Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Dr. Bice-Urbach 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 developed a SM program offering assessment\, individual therapy\, group treatment\, and family/school consultation and training to support children with Selective Mutism. She is involved in supervision of student trainees and has 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 training for medical facilities and pediatricians on detecting symptoms of Selective Mutism and supporting children and their families through the journey in finding appropriate treatment resources. Dr. Bice-Urbach also serves on the Board of Directors of the Selective Mutism Association. \n\n\n\nRachel Busman\, Psy.D.\, ABPP\, is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Senior Director of the Child & Adolescent Anxiety and Related Disorders Program at Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC). Dr. Busman has extensive experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidenced-based treatment to children\, teenagers and young adults struggling with anxiety disorders and other related mental health disorders. Dr. Busman has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of Selective Mutism and runs Voices Rising\, an intensive group based SM program. Prior to joining CBC\, Dr. Busman was the senior director of the Anxiety Disorders Center and Director of the Selective Mutism Service at the Child Mind Institute\, in addition to the Director of Brave Buddies. Dr. Busman is the former president of the Selective Mutism Association\, the nation’s largest network of professionals\, families\, and individuals with selective mutism. She is certified in PCIT-SM and is a within agency trainer. Dr. Busman is also certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. \n\n\n\nAileen Herrera\, M.S.\, LMHC\, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Clinical Director of the Mental Health Interventions and Technology (MINT) Anxiety Program at the Center for Children and Families (CCF) at Florida International University. She has extensive clinical training in cognitive and behavioral treatments for children and adolescents\, with a special emphasis on selective mutism. Aileen supervises student trainees and provides weekly and intensive treatment in English and Spanish for children and teens with anxiety and directs specialty programs for youth with selective mutism. Aileen runs the Brave Bunch Summer Treatment program at FIU\, an intensive group-based SM program. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Selective Mutism Association.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/selective-mutism-training-institute-for-caregivers-of-children-with-selective-mutism/
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism AssociationHosted by parents\, for parentsThis meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Association is hosting its first virtual Parent Support Group meeting on Monday\, April 25th. Members 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.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting/
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