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SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Association Annual Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please note times are in Eastern Time. \n\n\n\nLive Virtual Conference\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nConference Information\n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Association’s annual conference will be on October 1 and 2\, 2022 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 for 60 days 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 at a later date. 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\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 our Individual track sessions on Saturday and then be able to return for our Hear Our Voices panel and Expert Q&A session on Sunday. Presentations for the Individuals with SM track will only be offered on Saturday\, October 1\, 2022 and the Hear Our Voices and Expert Q&A panel will be offered on October 2\, 2022. \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 (including the Hear Our Voices and Expert Q&A panel) and 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\nHelping Behaviorally Inhibited Young Children Come out of their Shells\, Andrea Chronis-Tuscano\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\nBiography\n\n\n\nDr. Chronis-Tuscano is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland and Director of the Maryland ADHD Program and UMD SUCCEEDS College ADHD Clinic. Dr. Chronis-Tuscano’s research focuses broadly on understanding early predictors of developmental outcomes for children with Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (including depression and alcohol/substance use) and developing novel treatments which target these early risk and protective factors. Much of this research has addressed issues related to maternal parenting and psychopathology (namely\, maternal depression and ADHD). A secondary line of research aims to examine the trajectory of young children displaying early behavioral inhibition\, including the development of psychopathology\, and to intervene by targeting key moderators of outcome (e.g.\, parenting and social relationships). \n\n\n\nDr. Chronis-Tuscano is the Past-President of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology; Associate Editor of the Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology; Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science; Fellow of the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT); Fellow of the Society for Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP); former Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology; and standing member of the NIMH Mental Health Services Research (SERV) review committee. She is the recipient of multiple NIH grants and has served on several NIH review committees relevant to developmental psychopathology and interventions. \n\n\n\nDate and Location\n\n\n\nThe online live virtual conference will begin on Saturday\, October 1\, 2022 at 10:00 am ET and conclude on Sunday\, October 2 by 5:15 pm ET. \n\n\n\nConference Offers Professional\, Caregiver\, Individuals with SM (Ages 17 and up) Track The 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\nContinuing Education\n\n\n\nThis conference has been approved for continuing education credits. Please click the registration button for continuing education information. \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\nCaregivers:https://forms.gle/Ab5BsmGQhzFSgH2X7BIPOC Professionals or Professionals who serve the underrepresented/BIPOC community:https://forms.gle/L87AN3LNJTmKRzmQ8\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 EST on August 19\, 2022. 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 29\, 2022. Please do not register separately until you have been notified by SMA.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-selective-mutism-association-annual-conference-2022/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T200000
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SUMMARY:Online SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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\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\nThe SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language. \n\n\n\nRegister at \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdOGhrTgrGd05ULjcmBOYHzzc9x7DT7vV
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210423
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SUMMARY:Online SPACE Training
DESCRIPTION:New semester starting September 2022  \n\n\n\nStand alone bonus workshops offered in March/ April \n\n\n\nVirtual (Zoom)For Parents \n\n\n\nA virtual workshop to support parents of anxious children.  \n\n\n\nCall 602-428-2838 or email us at admin@simplypsychservices.com.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-space-training/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220801T143327Z
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UID:10000169-1661799600-1661803200@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/tZ0ud-usrDgrH9D0pZK4vdSO82Zwhq-sQJ3O \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.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Auditory Processing Disorder- Understanding a Team Approach to Differential Diagnosis for Children with Selective Mutism and Other Anxiety Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Q & A! General registration is free! \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Brittany Bice-Urbach\, PhD\, Hayden Engstrom\, Au.D\, Ken Grizzle\, PhD\, Kary Mirasola\, MS\, CCC-SLP & Jessica Yoder\, Au.D\, CCC-A  \n\n\n\nGeared toward speech-language pathologists\, counselors\, psychologists and occupational therapists.  \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/auditory-processing-disorder-understanding-a-team-approach-to-differential-diagnosis-for-children-with-selective-mutism-and-other-anxiety-disorders \n\n\n\nThe audiological results of APD testing have an important place in differential diagnosis of auditory processing deficits. In this session\, the speech language pathologist\, audiologist\, and two psychologists will share how they unite their individual and collaborative findings to reach a differential diagnosis in kids with selective mutism and other comorbid and coexisting conditions. Attend this webinar and you will be able to: \n\n\n\nDescribe the key features of the different types of an Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)\, as defined and diagnosed by an audiologistAcknowledge the importance of how an interdisciplinary team must work collaboratively to differentially diagnose ADHD\, language and learning disabilities\, and anxiety.Identify symptoms that can co-occur in diagnoses that have auditory processing deficits.\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-auditory-processing-disorder-understanding-a-team-approach-to-differential-diagnosis-for-children-with-selective-mutism-and-other-anxiety-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220204T182249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T192334Z
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SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ Intensive Group Treatment & Parent Training Program
DESCRIPTION:What is CommuniCamp™?\n\n\n\nOur 3+ Day CommuniCamp™ is an Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training & Support Program to help parents\, children\, and teens ages 3-17+ years old with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness speak in school and other social settings. \n\n\n\nThere is no restriction based on a child/teen’s social communication level (i.e.\, Camper’s communication levels range from shut-down and non-communicative\, to nonverbal and somewhat communicative\, to verbal). \n\n\n\nBased on the SMart Center’s 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®)\, the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert\, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum\, we will help your child\, tween\, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home. \n\n\n\nThe CommuniCamp™ Mission is two-fold:1) Treatment in small\, peer-groups in a school environment.2) Parent education\, training\, and support seminars.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/communicamp-intensive-group-treatment-parent-training-program-6/
LOCATION:The Meadowbrook School\, 1651 Hampton Road\, Meadowbrook\, Florida\, 19046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220131T235022Z
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SUMMARY:Confident Kids Camp Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Confident Kids Camp Toronto \n\n\n\nDates: 15-19th August with fade-ins mostly the week before \n\n\n\nLocation: Beth Sholom Synagogue\, 1445 Eglinton Ave W\, Toronto\, ON M6C 2E6 Canada \n\n\n\nCost: $3750 including intake and fade-in \n\n\n\nConfident Kids Camp is a 5 day intensive intervention for children and young teens with selective mutism.  There will be 3-4 classrooms (divided based on gae) with 6-8 children per class.  Each camper will have a 1:1 counsellor who will be training in the intervention.  Campers have personalized goals that are adjusted throughout the week.  Camp consists of classroom-like activities (including psychoeducation about anxiety and selective mutism and learning management strategies) and external facilitators/field trips (e.g. animals\, clay creations\, ice-cream truck).  There is parent training every day which is not compulsory but highly recommended to ensure you are able to help your child continue making the gains they make at camp. 
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/confident-kids-camp-toronto/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220301T205212Z
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SUMMARY:Mighty Mouth Indiana Ages 3 to 5
DESCRIPTION:Mighty Mouth Indiana is an intensive group treatment program for children with selective mutism and social anxiety. The camp\, hosted by Childthrive\, offers a simulated school environment with 1 to 1 camp/counselor ratio to practice speaking and socializing. Parent training will be provided.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Schererville\, Indiana  \n\n\n\nContact: Andrea Brandon; email: drbrandon@childthrive.net; Phone: 219.677.8638
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/might-mouth-indiana-ages-3-to-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
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SUMMARY:Cool\, Confident and Courageous Kids Camp (CCC CAMP) Ages 4 to 10
DESCRIPTION:Location: Washington D.C. Metro Area/Suburban Maryland through Alvord\, Baker & Associates \n\n\n\nAges: 4-10 \n\n\n\nDescription:  The CCC Camp is a 5- day intensive summer camp experience designed to provide behaviorally-based intervention for children with SM. Activities include a petting zoo\, ice cream truck\, magician\, and a variety of other interactive\, classroom-like activities focused on building speech and social participation in a variety of contexts\, with a variety of individuals. Parent and school consultation/ training is included to help transfer speech outside of the camp setting into school and community settings.  \n\n\n\nContact info for directors: kobrien@alvordbaker.com and vraggi@brighteroutlook-cbt.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/cool-confident-and-courageous-kids-camp-ccc-camp/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220808T193000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20211019T192018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T192235Z
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SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ Intensive Group Treatment & Parent Training Program
DESCRIPTION:What is CommuniCamp™?\n\n\n\nOur 3+ Day CommuniCamp™ is an Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training & Support Program to help parents\, children\, and teens ages 3-17+ years old with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness speak in school and other social settings. \n\n\n\nThere is no restriction based on a child/teen’s social communication level (i.e.\, Camper’s communication levels range from shut-down and non-communicative\, to nonverbal and somewhat communicative\, to verbal). \n\n\n\nBased on the SMart Center’s 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®)\, the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert\, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum\, we will help your child\, tween\, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home. \n\n\n\nThe CommuniCamp™ Mission is two-fold:1) Treatment in small\, peer-groups in a school environment.2) Parent education\, training\, and support seminars. \n\n\n\nFees\n\n\n\nIntake: $400**The intake is waived for SMart Center families who’ve been seen within 6 months to one year or upon approval. \n\n\n\nIn-Person CommuniCamp™ Program: $1\,950 ($600 non-refundable deposit to secure enrollment and $1350 due 30 days before camp) \n\n\n\nVirtual 1-Day CommuniCamp™ Program: $600 \n\n\n\nSMart Center Financial Assistance Program – Click here to learn more and apply for a possible sliding fee scale.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/communicamp-intensive-group-treatment-parent-training-program-4/
LOCATION:The Meadowbrook School\, 1641 Hampton Road\, Meadowbrook\, PA\, 19046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Selective Mutism Center":MAILTO:CommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T140000
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SUMMARY:Child Mind Institute Brave Buddies Program
DESCRIPTION:Location: New York City\, exact location TBD \n\n\n\nAges: 3-12 \n\n\n\nDescription: Brave Buddies® is an intensive group behavioral treatment program designed to help children 3-12 years old with selective mutism (SM) speak in school and other public places. We create a classroom-like setting that offers children a safe environment to practice verbal participation\, or what we call “brave talking.” In the classroom\, we provide ample speaking opportunities and we tailor speaking goals to the individual needs of the child\, to target things like presenting\, spontaneous speech\, larger group interactions and community exposures. Our counselors are highly trained in PCIT-SM\, which is the treatment we use to help with brave talking. Parent training is an integral part of Brave Buddies®. \n\n\n\nContact: See our website for more information: https://childmind.org/care/areas-of-expertise/anxiety-disorders-center/brave-buddies-program/ and contact BraveBuddies@childmind.org for questions and information about next steps.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/child-mind-institute-brave-buddies-program/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
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SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Summer Program Ages 4 to 10
DESCRIPTION:Livermore\, CA  \n\n\n\nKids ages 4-10 years old  \n\n\n\nOur  Summer Group Intensive is a 1-week program designed to give children practice talking in a school environment with new peers and adults. Throughout the week\, children receive support to communicate and participate in activities they would encounter on a typical school day. Our program is led by Christy Tadros\, who has several years of experience running similar programs. She was trained as a counselor in the Brave Buddies Program at the Child Mind Institute\, and worked with Dr. Steven Kurtz for several years\, co-leading the Mighty Mouth Kids Program in NYC. \n\n\n\nStephanie Catalino at Info@TherapyandWellness.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/selective-mutism-summer-program-ages-4-to-10/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220218T203716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T192038Z
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SUMMARY:Voices Rising Ages 3 to 10
DESCRIPTION:Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants\, in White Plains\, NY\, has opened registration for Voices Rising! This intensive 5 day program will be in person from August 1- August 5\, 2022. Voices Rising is open to children from the ages of 3-10 years old and the groups will be divided by age. The program includes fun and engaging activities that are designed to help participants meet their bave talking goals. Activities include show and share\, classroom visitors\, yoga and more!  \n\n\n\nCognitive and Behavioral Consultants also offers weekly SM groups in person for existing and new patients. These groups are on site in our White Plains office and are open to children 3-8 years old.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact sm@cbc-psychology.com for more information and visit https://www.cbc-psychology.com/treatment-wellness/treatment-programs/selective-mutism-program
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/voices-rising-ages-3-to-10/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T170000
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SUMMARY:Social Skills Groups Ages 4 to 17
DESCRIPTION:New semester starting August 2022 \n\n\n\nSimply Psychology\, LLC. 2930 E. Northern Ave. Suite A-105\, Phoenix\, AZ 85028 \n\n\n\nFor Children 4 – 17 \n\n\n\nIn person Social skills groups for anxious children/teens.  Meets Saturday mornings twice a month. Screenings required\, enrolling now for August groups.  \n\n\n\nCall 602-428-2838 or email us at admin@simplypsychservices.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/social-skills-groups-ages-4-to-17/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
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SUMMARY:Back to School Camp Ages 4 to 13
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix\, Arizona \n\n\n\nFor Children 4 – 13 \n\n\n\nGive your kiddo an advantage for the school year so they can be confident in going back to the classroom in the fall. As the SM experts in Arizona\, we have trained counselors and leaders who have worked in classroom / school settings. We will help your child feel confident in using their brave voice in a small structured classroom-like setting. Our team of dedicated professionals have designed age appropriate movement activities\, games\, role play\, free play\,  and group activities that mimic classroom activities and include reinforcement for use of brave voices to keep your child engaged and wanting to participate. Our campers report having fun and our families report great success from our summer intensive camp!  Now accepting enrollment. Camp spots limited.  \n\n\n\nCall 602-428-2838 or email us at admin@simplypsychservices.com.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/back-to-school-camp-ages-4-to-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220225T195729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T192022Z
UID:10000153-1658851200-1658865600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Online Selective Mutism: Beyond the Basics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Arizona time \n\n\n\nVirtual on Zoom \n\n\n\nParents/ Teacher/ School Professionals \n\n\n\nInteractive online parent and educator training for CDI and VDI skills. Recommended for all camp participant families and prior to six week skills program.  \n\n\n\nCall 602-428-2838 or email us at admin@simplypsychservices..com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-selective-mutism-beyond-the-basics-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220629T224311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T224314Z
UID:10000168-1658775600-1658779200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Online 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/tZwsceqhrTotHdNJ98aEeg78bCcYRVvYEVjl \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.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220218T203410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T191917Z
UID:10000141-1658736000-1660323600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Mouth Kids Camp Ages 3 Thru 9
DESCRIPTION:Dates/timesparent training 7/25/22 – 7/29/22 (exact days and times TBD)lead-ins week 8/1-/22 – 8/5/2022Friday group 8/5/2022 (exact time TBD)Camp week 8/8/22 – 8/12/22  9am-2pmLocationlead-ins and Friday group at Kurtz Psychology Consulting57 West 57th Street\, Suite 1007NY\, NY 10019Camp week at Temple Israel112 East 75th StreetNY\, NY 10021Ages/target audience3 thru 9 years of ageBrief description of the eventIntensive group treatment for children with SMReplicates a school/camp setting with 1:1 counselor to camper ratio (allows goals and needs to be individualized)All activities involve practicing verbalizations with adults and peers\, with the primary goal being to generalize talking to all people\, in all places\, during all activitiesParents serve as their child’s counselor for two of the five camp days to improve their skills and maximize generalization beyond the camp weekPre- and post-camp parent trainings includedContact personinfo@kurtzpsychology.comSelective Mutism & Projects Coordinator Shira Gould\, BA sgould@kurtzpsychology.comClinical MMK Director Caroline Harvey\, Psy.D. charvey@kurtzpsychology.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/mighty-mouth-kids-camp-ages-3-thru-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220218T204425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T191953Z
UID:10000145-1658736000-1659114000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Confident Kids Camp Ages 4 to 17 in Brighton\, MI
DESCRIPTION:Brighton\, MI \n\n\n\nAges: 4-17 (age matched into grade cohorts)  \n\n\n\nBlurb: Confident Kids Camp is an intensive\, behaviorally-based intervention for kids with Selective Mutism that focuses on generalizing speech outside of the clinic setting and directly toward the school setting. Community-based exposures are also arranged. Not only does the camp provide individualized treatment for children\, but direct parent training is also included. \n\n\n\nContact person: Jennifer at office@thrivingminds.info or 810-225-3417
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/confident-kids-camp-ages-4-to-17-in-brighton-mi/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T235959
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20211201T200204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T200206Z
UID:10000133-1658707200-1659139199@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:WeSpeak for 10-17 Year-Olds
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9am – 2pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n\nWeSpeak is an intensive behavioral group intervention for pre-teens and teens with SM and significant social anxiety. Simulating all aspects of the school and social environment\, WeSpeak provides the opportunity to practice talking across a variety of contexts – targeting many of the verbal and social demands/expectations of this age group. Parent training is also included so that parents can learn the necessary tools to support and coach their kids after the program. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, check out the WeSpeak page\, where you can watch the BBC World News documentary Why Can’t My Child Speak? \n\n\n\nContact Information: Shelley Avny at dravny@caapanxiety.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/wespeak-for-10-17-year-olds/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220308T213709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T191902Z
UID:10000159-1658136600-1659009600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Little Hands OT Courageous Kids Group
DESCRIPTION:Kids will be paired based on ageFEE: $1\,100 (Per Week)Note: Superbills provided upon requestWeek 1: July 18 – July 21 (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM)Week 2: July 25 – July 28 (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM) \n\n\n\nAbout This Camp\n\n\n\nCourageous Kids is a sensory motor based behavioral therapy program. The program has been designedto support preschool and elementary aged children with various anxiety based disorders such as\, but notlimited to:● Selective mutism● Generalized anxiety● Sensory processing disorder● Social Communication ChallengesThe goal of this program is to support children with communicating and participating more freely andcomfortably in school and other social settings. A classroom-like setting is created that offers children asafe environment to practice verbal participation: “courageous talking”\, “courageous moving” and“courageous playing”. Children are positively reinforced for being brave and courageous! \n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\nTo reserve your child’s spot please complete the online camp sign up form by March31\, 2022. If you have any questions please contact Mary Welton(mw@littlehandsot.com). \n\n\n\nSignup Link: https://fs29.formsite.com/littlehands/xp28pzh0v6/index.html
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/little-hands-ot-courageous-kids-group/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T143000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220218T204750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T191821Z
UID:10000146-1658136600-1658500200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Camp 2022: Intensive Treatment for Selective Mutism Ages 4 to 14 in San Francisco Area\, CA
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco Bay Area\, California \n\n\n\nClassroom Activities & Community Activities \n\n\n\nCamp Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Pruneyard Plaza\, 1995 South Bascom Avenue\, Campbell\, CA 95008 \n\n\n\nRegistration: we welcome your questions about availability \n\n\n\nContact: Catherine Eckel\, PhD ceckel@drcatherineeckel.com   \n\n\n\nhttps://www.selectivemutismbayarea.com/ \n\n\n\nThis camp is designed for children ages 4-14 years with selective mutism. It is a wonderful opportunity for children with selective mutism to become more comfortable and increase verbalizations with peers and adults in a supportive setting. All Freedom Camp Counselors will be specifically trained in selective mutism treatment techniques. These fun-filled days will provide campers with opportunities to practice using their brave voices in individual\, small group\, whole group settings\, and community activities within the shopping center. The camp will be led by Catherine Eckel\, Ph.D. and Dr. Agredano\, both of whom specialize in the treatment of selective mutism. Parents will be provided with feedback on their child’s experience at camp. Campers are asked to bring their snacks\, drinks\, refillable water bottles and lunch to camp.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/freedom-camp-2022-intensive-treatment-for-selective-mutism-ages-4-to-14-in-san-francisco-area-ca/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220405T011334Z
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UID:10000163-1658131200-1658768400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Mouth Kids Camp in New Jersey Ages 4-7
DESCRIPTION:Location: Chatham\, NJ \n\n\n\nDates/Times: Camp is July 18th-July 25th from 9 to 2 PM with “lead-in” sessions scheduled July 12th-July 15th \n\n\n\nAges/Target Audience: Children (4-7 years old) with SM \n\n\n\nThe Mighty Mouth Kids Camp in New Jersey is an empirically supported intensive treatment program designed to help children with SM quickly make progress in communicating before they return to school. This week-long camp\, which is modeled after Dr. Steven Kurtz’s intensive treatment program for SM\, replicates a school/camp setting with a 1:1 counselor-to-child ratio. The camp is designed for children ages 4 to 7 with SM. Campers have the opportunity to practice brave talking in play situations\, at lunch and snack time\, in a classroom setting\, and in community settings on fun field trips. The goal of the camp is to help Campers communicate across settings.Contact Person: Dr. Lindsay Anderson at 973-370-9944; Additional information can also be found on our website: www.caringcove.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/mighty-mouth-kids-camp-in-new-jersey-ages-4-7/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220218T204007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T191807Z
UID:10000143-1657785600-1659718800@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Adventure Camp Intensive Group Treatment for Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Dates:RegistrationNow OpenLead-In Sessions: July 14-28\, 2022Camp Week: Camp runs Monday\, August 1\, 2022 through Friday\, August 5\, 2021 at 9:00am – 3:00pm CSTParent Trainings:Pre-Camp Parent Training: Saturday\, July 30\, 2022 at 9:30am – 12:00pm CSTCamp Week Parent Training: Monday\, August 1\, 2022 through Thursday\, August 4\, 2022 at 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST; Friday\, August 5\, 2022 1:00pm – 2:00pm CSTLocation: Oak Brook\, ILAges/Target Audience: Parents of children/teens with selective mutism (We treat all ages but camp is generally pre-K through 8th grade). Description: Adventure Camp is a five-day in-vivo\, in-situ intensive exposure therapy program designed to simulate the classroom environment to treat students with selective mutism. It runs in August so that the therapy occurs right before the start of the new school year\, increasing treatment carryover into your child’s school. Adventure Camp runs from 9am – 3pm for five days (Monday – Friday)\, providing 30 hours of intensive exposure therapy\, as well as five hours of parent guidance\, for a total of 35 hours of therapy in one week\, expediting treatment. In the simulated classroom\, your child has the opportunity to practice their communication goals. Each child is assigned to a counselor (1:1 ratio) and the counselor applies evidence-based therapeutic strategies to reduce anxious-avoidance mutism and increase verbal communication. For younger children\, the simulation includes morning circle time\, free play\, snack\, and typical structured and non-structured activities experienced in the early childhood classrooms. For older children\, the simulation includes morning assembly\, non-structured and structured group work\, structured class activity\, and therapeutic role plays to practice classroom presentation as well as social interaction. Both age groups experience lunch\, recess\, in-classroom visitors\, field trips\, and bus rides. All counselors have received training under the direct supervision of SM specialist Dr. Carmen Lynas.Registration Link: https://www.advancedtherapeuticsolutions.org/adventure-camps/camp-registration/Adventure Camp Details: https://www.advancedtherapeuticsolutions.org/adventure-camps/selective-mutism-adventure-camp-intensive-treatment/\n\n\n\nContact Person: For any questions\, please contact: Kelsie Hoshell\, M.S.\, Intake Coordinator\, 630-230-6505\, Kelsie@advancedtherapeuticsolutions.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/adventure-camp-intensive-group-treatment-for-selective-mutism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220710T193000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
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SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ Intensive Group Treatment & Parent Training Program
DESCRIPTION:What is CommuniCamp™?\n\n\n\nOur 3+ Day CommuniCamp™ is an Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training & Support Program to help parents\, children\, and teens ages 3-17+ years old with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness speak in school and other social settings. \n\n\n\nThere is no restriction based on a child/teen’s social communication level (i.e.\, Camper’s communication levels range from shut-down and non-communicative\, to nonverbal and somewhat communicative\, to verbal). \n\n\n\nBased on the SMart Center’s 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®)\, the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert\, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum\, we will help your child\, tween\, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home. \n\n\n\nThe CommuniCamp™ Mission is two-fold:1) Treatment in small\, peer-groups in a school environment.2) Parent education\, training\, and support seminars. \n\n\n\nFees\n\n\n\nIntake: $400**The intake is waived for SMart Center families who’ve been seen within 6 months to one year or upon approval. \n\n\n\nIn-Person CommuniCamp™ Program: $1\,950 ($600 non-refundable deposit to secure enrollment and $1350 due 30 days before camp) \n\n\n\nVirtual 1-Day CommuniCamp™ Program: $600 \n\n\n\nSMart Center Financial Assistance Program – Click here to learn more and apply for a possible sliding fee scale.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/communicamp-intensive-group-treatment-parent-training-program-3/
LOCATION:The Meadowbrook School\, 1641 Hampton Road\, Meadowbrook\, PA\, 19046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Selective Mutism Center":MAILTO:CommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220517T171014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T184053Z
UID:10000166-1655823600-1655827200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Webinar: Beyond Talking-Targeting Exposures for the Bathroom and Eating 
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be held from 3:00-4:00 Eastern Time. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Rachel Busman\, PsyD\, ABPP & Eleanor Ezell\, LCSW \n\n\n\nThis webinar is geared toward parents\, treating professionals and caregivers. \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/beyond-talking-targeting-exposures-for-the-bathroom-and-eating \n\n\n\nUsing the bathroom and eating are two areas that many children with SM struggle with. While for some children\, the anxiety has to do with the talking related to these activities (e.g. asking to use the bathroom or asking for help opening food items)\, many children struggle with the activities themselves. Join Rachel Busman and Eleanor Ezell in a discussion about these two common concerns and learn tips and strategies around targeting them specifically when designing and implementing exposures. This talk is appropriate for professionals\, parents and educators.  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Rachel Busman\, PsyD\, ABPP \n\n\n\nRachel Busman\, PsyD\, 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\nSpeaker: Eleanor 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. \n\n\n\nShe 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 was personally grand funded to bring PCIT-SM and the Brave Buddies/Mighty Mouth Kids Camp model to the state of Mississippi. In the last 10 years\, she has participated in\, or replicated\, intensive treatment in New York\, California\, Mississippi and soon will replicate in Tennessee. Eleanor currently runs the selective mutism program at her Child and Family Therapy Collective in Nashville\, TN where she offers weekly sessions\, individual intensives and intensive group model treatment. \n\n\n\nEleanor is certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy for SM (PCIT-SM) and certified PCIT-SM trainer. She has been involved in SMTI with SMA and enjoys working with the community to continue dissemination efforts to increase access to care. Eleanor has a very active clinical practice and is currently on the Board of Directors at SMA. \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/online-webinar-beyond-talking-targeting-exposures-for-the-bathroom-and-eating/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220526T172608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T164534Z
UID:10000167-1655751600-1655755200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Online SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Time \n\n\n\nBrought 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/tZEsde2sqz0sGNYm78RC7vBt3dYReFyVuvw- \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.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220225T200638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T200639Z
UID:10000157-1655452800-1655571600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:ATSA Adventure Camp 2022 Counselor Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Required Dates:Two-Day Training: June 17-18\, 2022Minimum of 5 hours during Lead-In Sessions: July 14-28\, 2022Camp Week: Camp runs Monday\, August 1\, 2022 through Friday\, August 5\, 2021 at 9:00am – 3:00pm CST; Counselors Attend 8:00am – 4:00pm for morning and afternoon meetingsLocation: Oak Brook\, ILAges/Target Audience: Educators & Professionals who treat/work with children who have selective mutismDescription: Adventure Camp uses PCIT-SM and includes application of behavioral intervention and exposure therapy. In this 5-day\, 30-hr intensive treatment (6 hrs/day)\, each camper is paired with a counselor who guides their camper through the exposure tasks scheduled for that day. ATSA runs the camp in a school\, where school activities are simulated\, including roll call\, morning meeting\, snack\, recess\, lunch\, show and tell\, riding the bus\, etc.\, In addition\, the children go on field trips to generalize verbal behaviors in the community. These successive exposure tasks\, delivered during the 9am-3pm schedule like a typical school day\, and provided a week or two before the end of summer break\, provides an ideal analog for preparing the kids when their actual school resumes in the fall. If you are a teacher\, paraprofessional\, school social worker\, or other school-based provider\, you can benefit from this training.  If you are a therapist of any level (including graduate students)\, a teacher\, school SW\, psychologist\, psychiatrist\, SLP\, OT\, or other professional who may encounter a child with SM in their work\, you can benefit from this training.Registration Link: https://www.advancedtherapeuticsolutions.org/free-training-in-selective-mutism-treatment/Adventure Camp Details: https://www.advancedtherapeuticsolutions.org/adventure-camps/selective-mutism-adventure-camp-intensive-treatment/Contact Person: For any questions\, please contact: Kelsie Hoshell\, M.S.\, Intake Coordinator\, 630-230-6505\, Kelsie@advancedtherapeuticsolutions.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/atsa-adventure-camp-2022-counselor-recruitment/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220225T195246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T163852Z
UID:10000152-1655317800-1655321400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Selective Mutism - Beyond the Training
DESCRIPTION:Simply Psychology\, LLC \n\n\n\n2930 E. Northern Ave. Suite A-105\, Phoenix\, AZ 85028 \n\n\n\nThis 6 week skills in person practice for parents and educators to help children with SM is enrolling now.  \n\n\n\nCall 602-428-2838 or email us at admin@simplypsychservices.com.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/selective-mutism-beyond-training/2022-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T235959
DTSTAMP:20260801T210424
CREATED:20220405T010155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T192148Z
UID:10000162-1654905600-1655078399@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Training Institute for Professionals\, Virtual Format
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 11\, 9 am to 5 pm Eastern timeSunday\, June 12\, 9 am to 3 pm Eastern time \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nParticipation without CE credits (CE credits will be $30 collected at conference): $299Graduate Student/Trainee: $200 \n\n\n\nProfessionals Register Now \n\n\n\nProgram Overview\n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Training Institute (SMTI) is an in-depth 2-day online/virtual 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\nProgram Objectives\n\n\n\nAfter this course\, participants will be able to describe etiologies related to selective mutism and appropriate timing for medication consultation.After this course\, participants will be able to describe effective assessment measures and procedures in the evaluation of children with selective mutism.After this course\, participants will be able to list levels of communication from nonvocal to spontaneous vocalization in treating children with selective mutism.After this course\, participants will be able to state empirically-supported behavioral and cognitive treatment including self-modeling\, and 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 education systems to promote awareness and implementation of treatment strategies specific to youth with special needs and selective mutism.\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nParticipants must be either independently licensed or certified\, or matriculating in a supervised graduate program in clinical psychology\, school psychology\, counseling\, social work\, applied behavior analysis\, or speech-language pathology (Mental Health Professionals: Psychologists\, LMHC\, LMFT\, LCSW; Medical/Healthcare Professional; Education Professionals). 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 exposure to work with SM. \n\n\n\nContinuing Education\n\n\n\nThis course is in the process for approval for continuing education. Please check back to this website for updates. \n\n\n\nPresenter Information\n\n\n\nEmily Doll\, M.A.\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP\n\n\n\nEmily Doll is a licensed speech-language pathologist who currently works in an elementary and middle school in Eastern PA. Her caseload includes students in grades K-9 with a variety of social\, emotional\, cognitive\, and academic needs\, including students with selective mutism. Emily also participates as a counselor and classroom leader at several intensive treatment 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 and a clinical supervisor for the on-campus speech and hearing clinic. Her professional interests are in helping children with anxiety and communication needs find the tools to communicate effectively and efficiently with those around them. She is the author of “Treating Selective Mutism as a Speech-Language Pathologist\,” as well as several webinars on the topic of selective mutism. \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. \n\n\n\nShe 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 was personally grand funded to bring PCIT-SM and the Brave Buddies/Mighty Mouth Kids Camp model to the state of Mississippi. In the last 10 years\, she has participated in\, or replicated\, intensive treatment in New York\, California\, Mississippi and soon will replicate in Tennessee. Eleanor currently runs the selective mutism program at her Child and Family Therapy Collective in Nashville\, TN where she offers weekly sessions\, individual intensives and intensive group model treatment. \n\n\n\nEleanor is certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy for SM (PCIT-SM) and certified PCIT-SM trainer. She has been involved in SMTI with SMA and enjoys working with the community to continue dissemination efforts to increase access to care. Eleanor has a very active clinical practice and is currently on the Board of Directors at SMA. \n\n\n\nTaylor Hicks-Hoste\, LP\, NCSP\n\n\n\nTaylor Hicks-Hoste is a Licensed Psychologist (LP) and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) in the state of Michigan. She received her Ph.D. In school psychology from Michigan State University. She currently works as a Program Consultant for Behavioral Health for Livingston Educational Service Agency in Michigan. Her work includes partnering with local school districts in their promotion of mental health awareness and wellness to students\, teachers\, and families. It also includes providing school-based mental health services to students and consulting with their school teams. During the evenings\, Taylor engages in part-time clinical work at Thriving Minds Behavioral Health in Brighton\, MI. Her clinical interests include generalized anxiety\, selective mutism\, separation anxiety\, and school refusal. She utilizes evidence-based behavioral and cognitive treatment approaches to support children\, and aims to develop strong partnerships between families and schools. Each summer\, Taylor works at Confident Kids Camp\, an intensive week-long program for children with Selective Mutism. \n\n\n\nRefund/Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nAny cancellations made prior to May 29\, 2022 will receive a full refund less a $35 processing fee. No refunds will be given after May 29\, 2022.
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