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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-5/
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:20221028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T140000
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SUMMARY:Voices Rising Ages 3 to 10
DESCRIPTION:Cognitive and behavioral consultants is hosting a one day (in person) Voices Rising session on Friday\, October 28th. The program will be located at our offices in White Plains\, New York and will run from 9 AM to 2 PM. The program is open to children 3 to 10 years old. Included as part of the program is ample opportunity for brave talking practice with new adults and peers\, parent training\, show & tell activities and trick-or-treating around the office. Spots will be limited – any new families\, please reach out to 914-385-1150 Ext 1
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/voices-rising-ages-3-to-10-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T210000
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SUMMARY:Online Hear Our Voices Panel Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar! Live Q&A! \n\n\n\nFor treating professionals\, school professionals\, parents\, caregivers\, and individuals with SM! \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FRku46lyQKOFQgHit7Fqqg \n\n\n\nJoin individuals who have overcome Selective Mutism as they share their personal stories and address audience questions about their experiences. This webinar will take the same format as one of our favorite SMA annual conference events. Treating professionals\, parents\, caregivers\, school professionals and individuals with Selective Mutism are welcome! \n\n\n\nModerator: Katelyn Reed\, MS\, LLP \n\n\n\nThough Katelyn is well-versed in treating a variety of pediatric mental health concerns\, she is particularly passionate about helping children with Selective Mutism (and their families) to grow in their bravery and find their voices. Katelyn is the Director of Selective Mutism treatment at Thriving Minds Behavioral Health in Brighton and Chelsea\, MI. Because SM is a little-known condition\, parent- and school-education is considered an integral component to treatment to ensure that others who surround the child know how to best support the child in their growing bravery. Katelyn also serves as the Co-Director for the Confident Kids Camp (CKC) program and recently developed the CKC curriculum for teens. She is a proud member of the Board of Directors for the Selective Mutism Association (SMA)\, a role she has had since 2017.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-hear-our-voices-panel-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T200000
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SUMMARY:Online SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting is full. Registration is closed. \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/tZMsd-6vrzwiHtWSdfc8kxsF4gO4Q75j78Ui \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional.The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163224
CREATED:20221013T212623Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Job Interviews and Selective Mutism: How to Conquer Your Anxiety and Perform
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Heather Schmitt\, PhD & Lisa Garg\, MS \n\n\n\nFree Webinar! Live Q&A! \n\n\n\nContent will be geared toward teens and adults with Selective Mutism and anxiety. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here: \n\n\n\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/85286381310 \n\n\n\nMaybe you’ve found a great job opportunity\, but the thought of completing an interview sounds completely overwhelming. Or perhaps you’ve had job interviews where you felt so much dread and anxiety\, that you couldn’t perform. In this webinar\, participants will learn how to (a) prepare for job interviews in a way that reduces anxiety and (b) cope more effectively with distress before\, during\, and after the interview process. Leave this webinar with practical ways to attack your interview anxiety and turn it into opportunities. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Heather Schmitt\, PhD & Lisa Garg\, MS \n\n\n\nHeather Schmitt\, PhD is a licensed psychologist and Lisa Garg\, MS is a limited licensed psychologist in the state of Michigan. They practice at Thriving Minds Behavioral Health\, a pediatric psychology clinic dedicated to providing exceptional\, evidence-based behavioral treatment for Selective Mutism (SM) and related anxiety issues. Dr. Schmitt and Ms. Garg frequently provide behavioral consultation and education to school-based professionals\, caseworkers\, and other mental health providers to promote the success of individuals with SM. \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-job-interviews-and-selective-mutism-how-to-conquer-your-anxiety-and-perform/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163224
CREATED:20221122T203008Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: ADDRESSING Youth and Caregivers’ Diverse and Intersectional Identities to Enhance Culturally-Competent Care for Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Q & A!Registration is $20Approved for 1.5 CE creditsSpace is limited! \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Ashley M. Shaw\, PhD \n\n\n\nThis webinar is geared toward treating professionals. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here: \n\n\n\nhttps://app.ce-go.com/addressing-youth-and-caregivers-diverse-and-intersectional-identities-to-enhance-culturally-competent-care-for-selective-mutism \n\n\n\nThe ADDRESSING Model (i.e.\, Age\, Developmental disabilities\, Disabilities acquired later\, Religion\, Ethnicity\, Socioeconomic status\, Sexual orientation\, Indigenous heritage\, National origin\, Gender; Hays\, 2008) is a framework that helps clinicians look inward to identify areas of privilege and marginalization they hold\, in relation to their clients and how these similarities and differences impact the therapy process. This workshop will provide an overview of the ADDRESSING framework\, with a specific focus on how it can increase culturally-competent assessment\, case conceptualization\, treatment\, and supervision for selective mutism.This webinar is brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association and was made possible by a generous grant from the Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation\, Inc.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-addressing-youth-and-caregivers-diverse-and-intersectional-identities-to-enhance-culturally-competent-care-for-selective-mutism/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T170000
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CREATED:20221109T230218Z
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SUMMARY:Social Skills Group Ages 4-17 in Phoenix\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:Dates: New Semester starting January 2023 – Schedule your screening appointment now! \n\n\n\nAges: 4-17 years old \n\n\n\nLocation: Phoenix\, AZ \n\n\n\nDoes your child struggle with social pragmatic language\, social problem solving\, selective mutism\, social anxiety\, or with making and keeping friends? Are they able to be verbal with a new person within 10-20 minutes of warm up time? If so\, this group is a great fit for your child! End of session surveys from parents indicate that their child is more willing to engage socially and verbally with others and they have enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends. \n\n\n\nFor More Information: Call Simply Psychology\, LLC on 602-428-2838 or email us at admin@simplypsychservices.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/social-skills-group-ages-4-17-in-phoenix-az/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163224
CREATED:20230104T171215Z
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SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ 3+ Day Intensive Ages 3-17+
DESCRIPTION:Event Description \n\n\n\nCommuniCamp™ is a 3+ Day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training & Support Program to help parents\, children\, and teens (ages 3-17+) overcome Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. \n\n\n\nWe will help your child/teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home implementing 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. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\nFriday\, 6:30PM – 7:30PM 1 hour orientation  \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nSunday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nMonday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nFor \n\n\n\nAges 3-17 (exceptions for 18 and 19 year olds) and Parents of children/teens with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. \n\n\n\nAll levels of communication welcome!  \n\n\n\nYour child does not need to talk to participate. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, complete our: CommuniCamp Interest Form Or contact: communicamp@selectivemutismcenter.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/communicamp-3-day-intensive-ages-3-17/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163224
CREATED:20221109T225909Z
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SUMMARY:Voices Rising Selective Mutism Intensive 3-Day Camp for Age 4-10
DESCRIPTION:Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants is hosting a 3-day Voices Rising SM intensive camp for children aged 4-10 over MLK weekend. The dates are Saturday\, January 14- Monday\, January 16\, 2023. The in-person program will run at our offices in White Plains\, NY. The winter-themed program will provide many speaking opportunities for children as they work on peer to peer interactions\, presenting opportunities\, and speaking with adults. Parent training will be virtual and is part of the program. We will welcome visitors and have out of the office exposures.  \n\n\n\nContact sm@cbc-psychology.com for more information.Rachel Busman\, PsyD\, ABPPSenior Director- Child & Adolescent Anxiety and Related Disorders Program914-385-1150 ext: 4737 I 212-595-9559www.cbc-psychology.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/voices-rising-selective-mutism-intensive-3-day-camp-for-age-4-10/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163224
CREATED:20221206T191240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T163821Z
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting - Registration is closed.
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\nRegistation is closed. Stay tuned for the next meeting date. \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163224
CREATED:20221109T225314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T041725Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Anxious Self Advocacy for Individuals and Teens with Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar! Live Q&A! \n\n\n\nFor teens and young adults with Selective Mutism. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CQ7u_eFrSNKZ_0F-dNIP5g \n\n\n\nWhen you have anxiety\, being able to advocate for your wants\, needs\, and goals can be especially difficult. In this webinar\, Jonathan Kohlmeier\, who has first-hand experience with selective mutism\, will talk about how teenagers and young adults with SM can practice self-advocacy in their daily lives. This talk will review how you can explain SM to others\, how to get a sense of your own anxiety goals\, and how to identity where self-advocacy can make those goals more obtainable.  \n\n\n\nPresenter: Jonathan Kohlmeier is from upstate New York and graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Business Administration concentrating in Finance and Technology. He was diagnosed with selective mutism at age five and is passionate about helping the countless individuals and caregivers that face similar challenges. He has volunteered at multiple SM intensive treatment programs at both Kurtz Psychology Consulting and the Child Mind Institute. As an Ending the Silence speaker with the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Rockland\, Jonathan presents to students\, teachers\, and administrators about his lived mental health experiences. Additionally\, he often speaks to SM support groups and schools about his memoir on selective mutism called Learning to Play the Game: My Journey Through Silence. He was featured on PBS Keeping Kids Healthy and BBC Our World. Jonathan is excited to continue his outreach work with SMA. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.learningtoplaythegame.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/online-anxious-self-advocacy-for-individuals-and-teens-with-selective-mutism-free-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163224
CREATED:20230104T171729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T171816Z
UID:10000178-1676620800-1676912400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ 3+ Day Intensive Ages 3-17+
DESCRIPTION:CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ Day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training & Support Program to help parents\, children\, and teens (ages 3-17+) overcome Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. \n\n\n\nWe will help your child/teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home implementing 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. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\nFriday\, 6:30PM – 7:30PM 1 hour orientation  \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nSunday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nMonday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nFor \n\n\n\nAges 3-17 (exceptions for 18 and 19 year olds) and Parents of children/teens with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. \n\n\n\nAll levels of communication welcome!  \n\n\n\nYour child does not need to talk to participate. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, complete our: CommuniCamp Interest Form \n\n\n\nOr contact: communicamp@selectivemutismcenter.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/communicamp-3-day-intensive-ages-3-17-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163224
CREATED:20230201T204013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T204016Z
UID:10000185-1677178800-1677182400@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/tZMlcuigrDIrH9xukUxFgLZWttUBvufEewVG \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions.This group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163224
CREATED:20230104T215607Z
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SUMMARY:The Selective Mutism Training Institute for Caregivers (SMTI)
DESCRIPTION:This training is offered in an online format. More information regarding the online platform will be emailed in February. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Kovac\, Selective Mutism Association\, info@selectivemutism.org \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Training Institute for Caregivers (SMTI-Caregivers) is an indepth 2-day training course for caregivers of children/youth (ages 3 – 17) diagnosed with selective mutism (SM). The workshop is intensive and skills-based with the goal of increasing caregiver competence in utilizing empirically-supported treatment strategies for SM. We maintain a low instructor-to-participant ratio to ensure adequate time for modeling and video role-play of the skills.  Registration will be capped at 30 participants. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity for caregivers of children with selective mutism to learn cutting-edge\, innovative techniques to effectively address SM. Small group\, video consultation with the course instructors following the 2-day training is included in the cost. This will allow participants to further apply the skills in their own unique way. Please note this consultation does not provide individualized treatment. \n\n\n\nCost: $250 per person\, $450 for couples \n\n\n\nThis course is taught by leading experts\, researchers\, and authors in the field of Selective Mutism:  \n\n\n\nEmilly Doll\, M.A.\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP \n\n\n\nEmily Doll is a licensed speech-language pathologist who currently works in an elementary school in Eastern PA. Her caseload includes students in grades K-5 with a variety of social\, emotional\, cognitive\, and academic needs\, including students with selective mutism. Emily also participates as a counselor at the Child Mind Institute’s Brave Buddies programs for children with selective mutism. Prior to working as a speech pathologist\, Emily taught preschool for 10 years and worked one-on-one with a student with selective mutism in this setting. Emily received her M.A. in Applied Developmental Psychology with a focus on Language Acquisition from George Mason University and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from East Stroudsburg University. She continues to conduct and collaborate in research within the speech pathology field through East Stroudsburg University\, where she also serves as a guest lecturer for graduate and undergraduate classes. Her professional interests are in helping children with anxiety and communication needs find the tools to communicate effectively and efficiently with those around them. \n\n\n\nTaylor Hicks-Hosts\, LP\, NCSP \n\n\n\nTaylor Hicks-Hoste is a licensed psychologist (LP) in the states of California and Michigan. She is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). She received her Ph.D. in school psychology from Michigan State University. Her professional experiences span across both school and clinic settings. As a school psychologist\, she has serviced students\, families and teachers\, grades preschool through twelfth grade. She has also worked as a countywide behavioral health consultant\, in which she has partnered with local districts in the promotion of mental health awareness and in the direct provision of school-based mental health supports to students. Her clinical work includes the treatment of children\, teens\, and families with an emphasis on anxiety-based disorders such as selective mutism\, separation anxiety\, and school refusal. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Selective Mutism Association. \n\n\n\nKatelyn Reed\, M.S.\, LLP \n\n\n\nKatelyn is a Limited Licensed Psychologist who completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Behavioral Psychology at Eastern Michigan University. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments for children\, adolescents\, and teens. Katelyn is particularly passionate about treating children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and regularly assists children and families dealing with depression concerns as well as disruptive behaviors. Katelyn emphasizes collaborative care and frequently works in partnership with parents and schools to best assist clients and to promote growth. She provides psychoeducational assessments to evaluate for concerns such as ADHD and learning disorders and functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) to determine what facilitates problematic behaviors so that interventions can be tailored to the child and his/her environment. Since joining Thriving Minds in 2013\, Katelyn has worked extensively with children with Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety. In addition to therapy and assessments\, Katelyn leads seminars for professionals and parents regarding Selective Mutism and other topics (e.g.\, effective use of time-out\, potty-training\, and challenging behaviors at bedtime) and she is the Assistant Director for Confident Kids Camp\, an intensive week-long treatment program for children with Selective Mutism. \n\n\n\n Program Objectives – Participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe ways in which SM develops and appropriate timing for medical consultation\n\n\n\nState empirically-supported behavioral and cognitive treatment strategies\, including PCIT-SM (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism) techniques for SM in school\, home\, and public (social) settings\n\n\n\nList 3 strategies to effectively engage school personnel and educational staff when implementing relevant treatment strategies specific to youth with SM\n\n\n\nList various forms of caregiver self-care when supporting children with SM\n\n\n\n\nParticipants who will benefit from this training include all caregivers of children with selective mutism. Other participants will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are encouraged to email info@selectivemutism.org with their particulars to discuss if this training is appropriate. \n\n\n\nPrior Experience: The SMTI course is primarily intended for those with beginner and intermediate knowledge of SM. \n\n\n\nCouple Information: For those interested in registering at the couple rate\, please consider the following information. The couple rate is designed for spouses/partners who are caregivers of a child with SM who live in the same houeshold. When registering as a couple\, each person must have access to a device and both people who are registered should be in separate rooms during the training to prevent feedback/technological interference. It is necessary to register both members of a couple to allow for appropriate ratios for practice. Only those with paid registrations will be able to participate in the practice sessions which are a significant portion of the training. If family members would like to listen in the background to the teaching part of the training and NOT participate in the practice sessions\, they do not need to register. Only one entrance into the training will be allowed per individual registered. Two entrances to the training will be allowed per couple registraiton. \n\n\n\n*Please note that this training is offered in English. If you need any special accommodations\, please email Dr. Lisa Kovac at info@selectivemutism.org prior to registering. \n\n\n\nRefund/Cancellation Policy: \n\n\n\nAny cancellations made prior to February 8\, 2023 will receive a full refund less a $35 processing fee. No refunds will be given after February 8\, 2023.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/the-selective-mutism-training-institute-for-caregivers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230307T014515Z
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UID:10000192-1678991400-1678995000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:CT Parents of children with SM Virtual Support Group 
DESCRIPTION:For local CT parents and educators who have or know children with selective mutism. Meetings will be held Monthly on the second Thursday of the month. Open to Members and non-members. Email AlexandreaFortin@gmail.com for more information and to register. This group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/ct-parents-of-children-with-sm-virtual-support-group/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230228T225403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T225405Z
UID:10000191-1679511600-1679515200@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/tZErduuuqjMjHtaQxIZsoiMo1aAI-xSSWrGR \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230104T172015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T172016Z
UID:10000179-1679644800-1679936400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ 3+ Day Intensive Ages 3-17+
DESCRIPTION:CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ Day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training & Support Program to help parents\, children\, and teens (ages 3-17+) overcome Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. \n\n\n\nWe will help your child/teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home implementing 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. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\nFriday\, 6:30PM – 7:30PM 1 hour orientation  \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nSunday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nMonday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nFor \n\n\n\nAges 3-17 (exceptions for 18 and 19 year olds) and Parents of children/teens with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. \n\n\n\nAll levels of communication welcome!  \n\n\n\nYour child does not need to talk to participate. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, complete our: CommuniCamp Interest Form \n\n\n\nOr contact: communicamp@selectivemutismcenter.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/communicamp-3-day-intensive-ages-3-17-3/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230414T173502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T180608Z
UID:10000200-1682535600-1682539200@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/tZ0tdOCtrz4iGdZhKhDViNq6nhAjwqjz4nuF \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. This group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230228T225040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T173055Z
UID:10000190-1682755200-1682874000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Training Institute for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:As of 4/22/2023\, we have reached capacity and closed registration. Please consider attending our annual conference in October 2023 for further information for professionals. Registration coming soon. \n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Training Institute (SMTI) is an in-depth 2-day training course for professionals working with children diagnosed with selective mutism (SM). The workshop is intensive\, and skills-based with the goal of increasing competence in providing empirically-supported treatment of SM to professionals with beginner and intermediate exposure and skills in assessing and treating SM. We maintain a high instructor to participant ratio to ensure adequate time for modeling and video role-play of the skills. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity for mental health professionals\, speech-language professionals and graduate-level trainees to learn cutting-edge\, innovative techniques to effectively treat children with SM. Small group\, video consultation with the course instructors following the 2-day training is included in the cost\, allowing participants to further apply the skills in their own unique clinical settings. \n\n\n\nThe workshop starts with providing a framework for understanding the etiology of SM\, highlighting the role of nature\, nurture\, temperament\, and developmental differences in the onset and maintenance of SM\, social anxiety\, and other common comorbidities. Strategies for behavioral\, developmental\, and language assessment will be reviewed\, including how to conduct observations of children with SM. Evidence-based interventions will be covered in depth\, including behavioral strategies such as stimulus fading\, shaping\, positive reinforcement\, and parent education/coaching. State-of-the-science interventions\, such as intensive treatments\, group-based interventions\, and school consultation will also be taught. Speech and language conceptualization\, assessment\, and interventions will also be reviewed. \n\n\n\nPlease note: At this time\, this training is only offered in English. SMA is not able to offer translation services. Registration is limited to 30 registrants. \n\n\n\nEarn up to 11 CE Credits \n\n\n\nMore Information and Register
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/selective-mutism-training-institute-for-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230307T014700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T014702Z
UID:10000193-1682758800-1682769600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Early Childhood Community Fair
DESCRIPTION:Thames River Magnet SchoolGroton\, CT \n\n\n\nThere will be many organizations and this event will be combined with several other regular annual events (e.g. Car seat checks\, bicycle helmet fittings\, CHIPs fingerprints\, etc.). There will be door prizes\, kid activity stations\, a selfie station\, Heather and her police dog Chase\, local libraries\, many childcare providers & preschools\, sport organizations\, etc.  \n\n\n\nEmail AlexandreaFortin@gmail.com for more information
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/early-childhood-community-fair/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T203000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230407T155535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T182449Z
UID:10000199-1682967600-1682973000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Webinar- Assessing Selective Mutism: Tools for Gathering Information\, Making Diagnoses and Monitoring Progress
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Q & A! General registration is free! \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Lindsey Bergman\, PhD\, Dr. Angelika Gensthaler\, Steven Kurtz\, PhD\, ABPP\, Elisa Shipon-Blum\, DO \n\n\n\nThis webinar is geared toward treating professionals. \n\n\n\nThis webinar has been approved for 1.5 CE credits. For those seeking CE credit\, registration is $20. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here: \n\n\n\nhttps://app.ce-go.com/assessing-selective-mutism-tools-for-gathering-information-making-diagnoses-and-monitoring-progress \n\n\n\nIn the mental health field\, it is widely acknowledged that good treatment stems from good assessment (De Los Reyes and Langer\, 2018). Even when using empirically supported interventions\, the effectiveness of a treatment plan for a particular individual may be limited by the nature and quality of the data used to develop it. While many assessment tools focused on youth anxiety broadly have been published and widely studied (Etkin\, Shimshoni\, Lebowitz\, and Silverman\, 2021; Etkin\, Lebowitz\, and Silverman\, 2021)\, there are far fewer measures specifically designed to evaluate symptoms of selective mutism. \n\n\n\nThis panel\, which will be geared towards treating professionals\, brings together four experts\, each of whom has developed a selective mutism-specific assessment tool. Dr. Lindsay Bergman will present on the Selective Mutism Questionnaire (Bergman\, Keller\, Piacentini\, and Bergman\, 2008)\, a parent-report measure which has widely been used in research and clinical settings. Dr. Angelika Gensthaler will present on the Frankfurt Scales of Selective Mutism (Gensthaler et al.\, 2020). The FSSM also is a parent-report questionnaire; it includes a diagnostic scale\, which can differentiate between selective mutism and social anxiety\, as well as a severity scale\, which reflects impairment caused by selective mutism symptoms. Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum will discuss the Social Anxiety Communication Inventory (SCAI) and Dr. Steven Kurtz will discuss the Selective Mutism Behavioral Observation Task (SM-BOT)\, a structured\, play-based assessment\, in which a child’s ease of speaking to a parent in a new setting\, to a parent in the presence of a stranger\, and directly to a stranger is evaluated. \n\n\n\nPanelists will provide an overview of each measure\, including the research base as relevant\, and discuss how treating professionals can incorporate these tools into their clinical practice.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to describe how to use four different instruments in the assessment of selective mutism.\n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to determine which SM assessment tools are most appropriate to use in different clinical contexts.\n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to list three limitations of current methods for assessing selective mutism.\n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to explain how to use SM assessment measures to monitor progress throughout treatment.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nLindsey Bergman\, PhD \n\n\n\nLindsey Bergman is the Director of Intensive Outpatient Programming at Wavemind Clinic in Los Angeles\, CA and has been the recipient of federal grants for the study of selective mutism. She conducted the first randomized controlled study of behavioral treatment for SM and authored dozens of peer-reviewed research articles and chapters on selective mutism as well as pediatric anxiety and OCD. Dr. Bergman was on the faculty of the UCLA Psychiatry Department for over 20 years where she conducted clinical research and developed training curricula for psychiatry fellows and psychology interns. \n\n\n\nDr. Angelika Gensthaler \n\n\n\nAngelika Gensthaler is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and researcher on Selective Mutism\, currently working as a lecturer\, supervisor and in the training of child and adolescent psychotherapists. \n\n\n\nSteven Kurtz\, PhD\, ABPP \n\n\n\nSteven Kurtz\, PhD\, ABPP specializes in assessing and treating child anxiety\, such as selective mutism and social phobia\, as well as externalizing behaviors\, such as ADHD and oppositionality. Dr. Kurtz is the original developer of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM)\, an empirically supported therapy for selective mutism now used worldwide and created the renowned Mighty Mouth Kids and Brave Buddies intensive SM treatment programs. He is a Global Trainer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). As an expert commentator\, he has appeared on numerous programs addressing child mental health\, including NBC’s Today\, CBS’s The Early Show and PBS’s Keeping Kids Healthy and was featured in the Canadian Broadcasting Company’s ADD & Lovin’ It. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology and volunteers time in the leadership of numerous organizations such as the Selective Mutism Association. \n\n\n\nElisa Shipon-Blum\, DO \n\n\n\nElisa Shipon-Blum DO\, is the President and Director of the Selective Mutism Anxiety and Related Disorders Treatment Center (SMart Center) located in Jenkintown\, Pennsylvania. She is the Founder and Director Emeritus of the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) and a Director of the Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI)\, a foundation established to study Dr. Shipon-Blum’s theories and treatment methodologies on Selective Mutism. In addition\, Dr Shipon-Blum is Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology & Family Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a board certified physician who specializes in Selective Mutism. \n\n\n\nDr. Shipon-Blum practices in Jenkintown\, PA\, and has developed the evidenced-based Social Communication Anxiety Treatment (S-CAT)® from her years studying and researching individuals with Selective Mutism. She consults worldwide with families\, treating professionals\, and educators\, and has helped thousands of children from around the world overcome Selective Mutism. Based on her successful S-CAT® program\, Dr. E also created CommuniCamp™\, an intensive group treatment program for children with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness.This webinar is brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association and was made possible by a generous grant from the Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation\, Inc.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-assessing-selective-mutism-tools-for-gathering-information-making-diagnoses-and-monitoring-progress/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230516T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T190151Z
UID:10000201-1684958400-1684962000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuusrDoqEtchWGQ30B_7PxZzB3soAYBv \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230406T181139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T182549Z
UID:10000198-1686168000-1686171600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Webinar- A Hard Pill to Swallow: The Medication Management of Children and Adolescents with Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar! Live Q&A! \n\n\n\nThis webinar is geared toward parents and caregivers\, as well as treating professionals interested in incorporating medication in a treatment plan. Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_No_UqazmQkOlxJFCfmnY3A \n\n\n\nWhen a child is diagnosed with Selective Mutism (SM)\, they usually get enrolled in a combination of family counseling\, exposure therapy\, and sometimes school supported programs. Many kids successfully make gains to overcome the difficulty in speaking in certain settings.However\, there are many children and adolescents diagnosed with SM that have certain risk factors that could increase the need to add medication into their treatment plan.Due to misinformation and lack of understanding\, there is often a very negative connotation to using Psychiatric medications in children. Parents are very apprehensive to start medications out of fear of how these can affect their child.Through years of medical research and data collection\, we know how to safely and effectively use medication in children with SM that require it to successfully overcome their challenges. This presentation will explain when medications are needed\, which ones can be used and what to expect long term. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n• Explain the traditional therapy model that is started as part of the initial treatment plan in addressing a child with Selective Mutism \n\n\n\n• Understand other comorbidities and risk factors that can increase the likelihood of needing to add medication to the treatment plan for SM. \n\n\n\n• Learn the most common medications used in treating SM\, including dosing\, side effects\, and length of treatment. \n\n\n\n• Discuss the safety and efficacy of these medications in children and adolescents. \n\n\n\n• Understand the differences in clinical outcomes when using therapy\, medication\, or both in treating SM. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Rupal Upadhyay\, MD\, FAAP \n\n\n\nDr. Rupal is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago where she lives with her husband\, 3 children\, and adorable puppy. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Chicago\, in Chicago\, IL. She then went on to The University of Illinois in Chicago for medical school. Her practice is Associates in Pediatrics in Elgin IL\, 847-742-6888\, www.aipdocs.com. Instagram is @associatesinpediatrics
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-a-hard-pill-to-swallow-the-medication-management-of-children-and-adolescents-with-selective-mutism/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230516T190406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T190409Z
UID:10000202-1687377600-1687381200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdeuurz4pE9YCENfQiRPH0KpyM9Lkmhgm \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in theEnglish language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230104T172027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T172029Z
UID:10000180-1687507200-1687798800@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ 3+ Day Intensive Ages 3-17+
DESCRIPTION:CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ Day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training & Support Program to help parents\, children\, and teens (ages 3-17+) overcome Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. \n\n\n\nWe will help your child/teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home implementing 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. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\nFriday\, 6:30PM – 7:30PM 1 hour orientation  \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nSunday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nMonday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nFor \n\n\n\nAges 3-17 (exceptions for 18 and 19 year olds) and Parents of children/teens with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. \n\n\n\nAll levels of communication welcome!  \n\n\n\nYour child does not need to talk to participate. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, complete our: CommuniCamp Interest Form \n\n\n\nOr contact: communicamp@selectivemutismcenter.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/communicamp-3-day-intensive-ages-3-17-4/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000
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SUMMARY:Courageous Kids Ages 4 - 7
DESCRIPTION:Fee: $1\,375 (Per Week) \n\n\n\nCourageous Kids is a sensory motor based behavioral therapy program. The program has been designed to support preschool and elementary aged children with various anxiety based disorders such as\, but not limited to: \n\n\n\n● Selective mutism● Generalized anxiety● Sensory processing disorder● Social Communication Challenges \n\n\n\nThe goal of this program is to support children with communicating and participating more freely and comfortably in school and other social settings. A classroom-like setting is created that offers children a safe environment to practice verbal participation: “courageous talking”\, “courageous moving” and “courageous playing”. Children are positively reinforced for being brave andcourageous! \n\n\n\nFor more information please contact Clinic Director\, Gabi\, at gp@littlehands.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/courageous-kids-ages-4-7/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
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UID:10000189-1688981400-1689336000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Courageous Kids Ages 4 - 7
DESCRIPTION:Fee: $1\,375 (Per Week) \n\n\n\nCourageous Kids is a sensory motor based behavioral therapy program. The program has been designed to support preschool and elementary aged children with various anxiety based disorders such as\, but not limited to: \n\n\n\n● Selective mutism● Generalized anxiety● Sensory processing disorder● Social Communication Challenges \n\n\n\nThe goal of this program is to support children with communicating and participating more freely and comfortably in school and other social settings. A classroom-like setting is created that offers children a safe environment to practice verbal participation: “courageous talking”\, “courageous moving” and “courageous playing”. Children are positively reinforced for being brave and courageous! \n\n\n\nFor more information please contact Clinic Director\, Gabi\, at gp@littlehands.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/courageous-kids-ages-4-7-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230104T172039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T172041Z
UID:10000181-1689321600-1689613200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ 3+ Day Intensive Ages 3-17+
DESCRIPTION:CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ Day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training & Support Program to help parents\, children\, and teens (ages 3-17+) overcome Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. \n\n\n\nWe will help your child/teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home implementing 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. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\nFriday\, 6:30PM – 7:30PM 1 hour orientation  \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nSunday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nMonday\, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Child and Parent Sessions \n\n\n\nFor \n\n\n\nAges 3-17 (exceptions for 18 and 19 year olds) and Parents of children/teens with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. \n\n\n\nAll levels of communication welcome!  \n\n\n\nYour child does not need to talk to participate. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, complete our: CommuniCamp Interest Form \n\n\n\nOr contact: communicamp@selectivemutismcenter.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/communicamp-3-day-intensive-ages-3-17-5/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230629T163632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T163749Z
UID:10000203-1689796800-1689800400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Selective Mutism Association \n\n\n\nHosted by parents\, for parents!This meeting is open exclusively to SMA members at no cost. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpfuurrjsiHNAcaj0JKjUlAxtErOdb_Gw8 \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM. \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate. \n\n\n\nMembership status will be verified before registration is confirmed. Please contact Kristin Leos at kleos@selectivemutism.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. The SMA Parent Support Group Meeting is only available in the English language.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T163225
CREATED:20230201T204228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T204229Z
UID:10000186-1690185600-1690563600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Kids Out Loud Summer Camp Program
DESCRIPTION:Kids Out Loud is a 5-day therapeutic camp experience that provides intensive behavioral treatment for children between the ages of four and eight diagnosed with selective mutism. We strive to help children practice and build confidence in brave speech and social interaction\, getting a jump start before the new school year. Each child receives a 1:1 trained counselor that works on individualized goals\, including peer-to-peer interactions\, speech in small and large groups\, presenting during structured activities\, social skills during play\, and self-advocacy. Engaging and hands-on activities include group games\, scavenger hunts\, arts and crafts\, music\, and special events. We create a school-like experience through circle time\, center work\, and show and tell. \n\n\n\nTwo child psychologists direct the Kids Out Loud Program\, Dr. Veronica Raggi and Dr. Courtney Keeton\, who have over thirty years of combined experience treating selective mutism.  \n\n\n\nKids Out Loud will run from 9 am-2 pm\, Monday through Friday\, July 24th through July 28th\, 2023. Parent training sessions will be live via Zoom from 12-1 pm on the following dates: July 17th\, 19th\, and 21st. Live parent coaching during camp will take place from 12-2 pm during family time on the last day of camp. \n\n\n\nCamp is located in the lower elementary school building on the beautiful campus of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School at 8804 Postoak Road\, Potomac\, MD 20854. Our camp uses the library\, art room\, classrooms\, and outdoor playground spaces. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please contact Veronica Raggi\, Ph.D.\, at 301-200-2154 or vraggi@brighteroutlook-cbt.com. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit our website at:  \n\n\n\nhttps://www.brighteroutlook-cbt.com/ccc-kids-therapy-camp
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/kids-out-loud-summer-camp-program/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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