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Confident Kids Camp in Brighton, MI for Ages 4 to 18
Confident Kids Camp is a 5-day, intensive therapy program designed to help prepare children (ages 4-18) with Selective Mutism for the upcoming academic year with a variety of school and… Continue reading Confident Kids Camp in Brighton, MI for Ages 4 to 18
2025 Summer Intensive Camp – Maryland/DC Ages 4 to 9
Kids Out Loud is a 5-day therapeutic camp experience that provides intensive behavioral treatment for young children diagnosed with selective mutism. We strive to help children practice and build confidence… Continue reading 2025 Summer Intensive Camp – Maryland/DC Ages 4 to 9
Mighty Mouth Kids Camp in Chatham, NJ
The Mighty Mouth Kids Camp in New Jersey is an annual intensive treatment program designed to help children with Selective Mutism quickly make progress in communicating before they return to… Continue reading Mighty Mouth Kids Camp in Chatham, NJ
Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 9 to 12 in NY, NJ, and CT
Anxiety can keep kids stuck — quiet in class, hesitant in groups, or quick to withdraw from situations that feel uncertain. This once-weekly, 90-minute virtual group helps pre-teens (ages 9… Continue reading Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 9 to 12 in NY, NJ, and CT
Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group
This 6-week virtual course helps caregivers build off of their foundational PCIT–SM skillset and equips them with next-level strategies to support continued progress. Whether your child is gaining momentum or… Continue reading Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group
Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC
This 90-minute, once-weekly in-person group is designed to help young children (ages 3 to 6) with Selective Mutism build confidence and strengthen brave talking skills in a warm, play-based setting.… Continue reading Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC
Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 13 to 17 in NY, NJ, and CT
For teens with Selective Mutism and/or Social Anxiety, everyday moments — such as speaking in class, initiating a conversation, or attending a social event — can feel overwhelming. This 60-minute,… Continue reading Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 13 to 17 in NY, NJ, and CT
Brave Buddies in New York City and Ages 3 to 12 and Diagnosed with SM
The Child Mind Institute has perfected our evidence-based methods over 13 years, with a unique approach to helping children with selective mutism overcome anxiety and speak publicly. Since 2009, we’ve… Continue reading Brave Buddies in New York City and Ages 3 to 12 and Diagnosed with SM
Virtual Beginner SM Parent Skills Group
This 6-week virtual course introduces caregivers to the essential tools and strategies behind Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT–SM). Designed for families at the start of their SM journey… Continue reading Virtual Beginner SM Parent Skills Group
Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York, NY
Every Thursday from 4-5 pmIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd)Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-orgWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York, NY
Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 10-18
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for tweens and teens with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and meet peers who share in your teen’s experience. With facilitation from a trained clinician, attendees participate in planned games and activities that promote social engagement and initiation… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 10-18
Targeted Practice Ages 6 to 12 in New York, NY
Every Thursday from 4-5 pmIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd)Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-orgWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 6 to 12 in New York, NY