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SUMMARY:Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 10-18
DESCRIPTION:Dakota Hornak\, dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org \n\n\n\nOur 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for tweens and teens with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort\, learn and practice evidence-based strategies\, and meet peers who share in your teen’s experience. With facilitation from a trained clinician\, attendees participate in planned games and activities that promote social engagement and initiation while in a fun\, comfortable\, and controlled environment. Join us virtually every Monday at 6 PM EST! Sessions are open to ages 10-18. Participants do not have to be patients of the SMart Center. Registration is $50 per session\, per attendee. Participants can choose to be on camera and/or use the chat feature – whatever is most comfortable. Parent participation is optional.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/guided-virtual-get-togethers-for-ages-10-18/2025-01-27/
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SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/abaaBEWkSfGJnakWX0OA2g \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM.  \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate.  \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. This meeting will be held in English.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-23/
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SUMMARY:Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday from 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org \n\n\n\nWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children’s brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement\, speaking in front of a group\, and behavioral group participation. Groups run for an hour each week and are crafted to build continuity and help the child build their brave talking practice in an environment outside of a one-on-one clinical session. There is a trained adult for every 1-2 children in the group.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/targeted-practice-ages-3-to-6-in-new-york-ny/2025-01-30/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual SM Group Ages 5-10 for 6 Weeks
DESCRIPTION:Parent and Child Psychological Services- Sarasota\, FL 941-357-4090info@childtherapysrq.com \n\n\n\nOur next round of virtual SM/Social Anxiety group for kids ages 5-10 begins 1/16/25. Group members will practice brave talking with adults and peers while doing structured activities. Many activities will simulate things that are done in the classroom setting (morning meeting\, presentations). Kids will build brave talking muscles while doing fun activities! There will be a minimum of 2 pre-group appointments: Parent screener and child fade-in (more than 1 fade-in may be needed). There will be 6 group sessions all should be attended. A caregiver should be present for each group session to help support the child’s participation.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/virtual-sm-group-ages-5-10-for-6-weeks/2025-01-30/
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DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241111T225540Z
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UID:10001616-1738256400-1738260000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Targeted Practice Ages 6 to 12 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday from 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org \n\n\n\nWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children’s brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement\, speaking in front of a group\, and behavioral group participation. Groups run for an hour each week and are crafted to build continuity and help the child build their brave talking practice in an environment outside of a one-on-one clinical session. There is a trained adult for every 1-2 children in the group.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/targeted-practice-ages-6-to-12-in-new-york-ny/2025-01-30/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T080000
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SUMMARY:Registration for Recording Bundles for the Selective Mutism Association Annual Conference Held on Oct 5-6\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:We have extended registration for the recording bundles until January 31\, 2025. The conference took place on October 5 and 6\, 2024. \n\n\n\nLimited Recording Bundle offered \n\n\n\nMore Information and Registration \n\n\n\nAgenda (Chicago Face to Face) \n\n\n\nRecorded Bundle Agenda for Caregivers/Professionals \n\n\n\nRecorded Bundle Agenda for Individuals with SM \n\n\n\nConference Information \n\n\n\nThe Selective Mutism Association’s annual conference will be on Saturday\, October 5 (full day) and October 6\, 2024 (half day) this year in Chicago\, IL. We hope you can join us in person to connect with our community! It will be a wonderful time of gathering to learn the latest in evidence-based information\, support one another\, and connect with parents and professionals. It’s been a while since we’ve had a face-to-face conference\, and we are excited to see everyone! Please note: SMA is intending to rotate in-person conferences with fully virtual conferences in the coming years. The 2024 conference will offer the following registration options: \n\n\n\nIn-Person Conference (Please note: everyone is welcome to attend in person; however there is not specific live programming geared toward Individuals who currently have SM at the in-person conference)Attend full one-and-a-half day conference of live presentations for professionals and caregiversNetwork with other professionals and families at the Mix n’Mingle Connection time on Saturday eveningExplore current research on SM and interact with researchers at poster presentationsEarn up to 9 Continuing Education credits for approved sessions for both professional and caregiver tracksListen to live “Hear Our Voices” panel of individuals recovering from SM with Q&ABring questions to live panel of experts in the field of SM with Q&ALimited Conference Recording Bundle for caregivers/professionalsA limited selection of pre-determined sessions will be recorded and offered virtually directly after the conferenceEarn up to 5 continuing education credits. If you need continuing education\, please check approvals.Session titles and descriptionsRecordings will be released after the conference and will be available until January 31\, 2025Recording Bundle for Individuals with Selective Mutism (ages 17 and older)Sessions will be recorded and offered virtually after the conference (geared toward ages 17 and older)Please note that sessions for this track will NOT be offered in person at the conference.Registration is free for this track. Those that choose this registration option will only have access to the Individual Track presentations.Sessions titles and descriptionsRecordings will be released after the conference and will be available until January 31\, 2025\n\n\n\nKeynote Address: Expanding the Reach and Scope of Care for Children with Selective Mutism: Leveraging Novel Treatment Formats and Innovative Technologies\, Jonathan S. Comer\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\nOne of the field’s leading authorities on the nature and treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders\, Dr. Comer leads a funded research program examining innovative and nontraditional strategies for expanding the reach\, scope\, and responsiveness of children’s mental healthcare. His work focuses on digital mental health\, telehealth\, intensive formats\, and parenting approaches for treating anxiety-related problems such as behavioral avoidance\, irritability\,family accommodation\, and selective mutism. Dr. Comer is Professor of Psychology at Florida International University where he directs the NIH-funded Mental health Interventions & Novel Therapeutics (MINT) Program and the SAMHSA-funded Network for Enhancing Wellness in Disaster-Affected Youth (NEW DAY). He’s written over 250 scholarly publications\, serves as Editor-in-Chief of Behavior Therapy\, is past-president of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division12)\, and chairs the semi-annual Miami International Child and Adolescent Mental Health (MICAMH) Conference. He has also coauthored several textbooks\, including Psychopathology: Science and Practice and Fundamentals of Psychopathology. \n\n\n\nDate and Location \n\n\n\nEmbassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile511 N. Columbus Dr.Chicago\, IL312.836.5900 \n\n\n\nSMA’s annual conference offers tracks for professionals\, caregivers\, and individuals with SM (ages 17 and older\, recorded format only). The face to face conference will also offer a silent auction (proceeds are put towards SMA’s mission) and selective mutism display books will be available for perusal with links for purchase. We would love to see you for our Mix n’ Mingle connection time on Saturday evening after the conference sessions. See further conference information for continuing education provided\, scholarships available\, and hotel booking information. We encourage you to make your hotel reservations as early as possible in order to get the lowest rates and best availability. \n\n\n\nPlease see our conference event registration page for more detailed information including pricing\, details about the conference\, and hotel booking information. \n\n\n\nSpecial Note to all Individuals with SM: \n\n\n\nSMA recognizes that resources for older individuals who have SM are scarce and thus\, for individuals with SM (ages 17 and older)\, SMA will continue to offer the Individuals with SM track for FREE! Session titles and descriptions will be released in June 2024. This track will only be offered in a recording format\, not a face-to-face format. Recordings will be available until January 31\, 2025. Continuing education will not be offered for this track. Please note\, that individuals who register for this track will not have access to the professional and caregiver-friendly tracks that are offered virtually. For those registrants who would like access to the professional/caregiver-friendly virtual option\, you will need to register for that bundle as well. \n\n\n\nEmail conference inquiries to Lisa Kovac at info@selectivemutism.org.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/registration-for-recording-bundles-for-the-selective-mutism-association-annual-conference-held-on-oct-5-6-2024-3/
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Support Group for Caregivers of Individuals with SM and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Our 1-hour virtual support group for caregivers of children and teens with Selective Mutism and anxiety disorders offers a compassionate space to focus on one’s well-being as a caregiver. The group sessions focus on fostering self-compassion\, reducing guilt and shame\, and connecting with other caregivers through the shared experience of raising a child experiencing anxiety. Participants will meet other caregivers experiencing similar feelings and experiences\, which can enhance resilience in caregivers. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually every Thursday at 6:30 PM EST! \n\n\n\nParticipants do not have to be patients of the SMart Center. Registration is $15 per session\, per attendee. Participants can choose to be on camera and/or use the chat feature – whatever is most comfortable. \n\n\n\nDakota Hornak\, dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/therapeutic-support-group-for-caregivers-of-individuals-with-sm-and-anxiety/2025-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T160000
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UID:10001473-1738857600-1738861200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday from 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org \n\n\n\nWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children’s brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement\, speaking in front of a group\, and behavioral group participation. Groups run for an hour each week and are crafted to build continuity and help the child build their brave talking practice in an environment outside of a one-on-one clinical session. There is a trained adult for every 1-2 children in the group.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/targeted-practice-ages-3-to-6-in-new-york-ny/2025-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241127T203739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T144524Z
UID:10001684-1738859400-1738863000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Virtual SM Group Ages 5-10 for 6 Weeks
DESCRIPTION:Parent and Child Psychological Services- Sarasota\, FL 941-357-4090info@childtherapysrq.com \n\n\n\nOur next round of virtual SM/Social Anxiety group for kids ages 5-10 begins 1/16/25. Group members will practice brave talking with adults and peers while doing structured activities. Many activities will simulate things that are done in the classroom setting (morning meeting\, presentations). Kids will build brave talking muscles while doing fun activities! There will be a minimum of 2 pre-group appointments: Parent screener and child fade-in (more than 1 fade-in may be needed). There will be 6 group sessions all should be attended. A caregiver should be present for each group session to help support the child’s participation.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/virtual-sm-group-ages-5-10-for-6-weeks/2025-02-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241111T225540Z
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SUMMARY:Targeted Practice Ages 6 to 12 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday from 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org \n\n\n\nWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children’s brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement\, speaking in front of a group\, and behavioral group participation. Groups run for an hour each week and are crafted to build continuity and help the child build their brave talking practice in an environment outside of a one-on-one clinical session. There is a trained adult for every 1-2 children in the group.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/targeted-practice-ages-6-to-12-in-new-york-ny/2025-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241218T183640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T183640Z
UID:10001740-1739001600-1739120400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Training Institute for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration \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
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/selective-mutism-training-institute-for-professionals-3/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20250228T165424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T165427Z
UID:10002283-1739385000-1739388600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Support Group for Caregivers of Individuals with SM and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Our 1-hour virtual support group for caregivers of children and teens with Selective Mutism and anxiety disorders offers a compassionate space to focus on one’s well-being as a caregiver. The group sessions focus on fostering self-compassion\, reducing guilt and shame\, and connecting with other caregivers through the shared experience of raising a child experiencing anxiety. Participants will meet other caregivers experiencing similar feelings and experiences\, which can enhance resilience in caregivers. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually every Thursday at 6:30 PM EST! \n\n\n\nParticipants do not have to be patients of the SMart Center. Registration is $15 per session\, per attendee. Participants can choose to be on camera and/or use the chat feature – whatever is most comfortable. \n\n\n\nDakota Hornak\, dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/therapeutic-support-group-for-caregivers-of-individuals-with-sm-and-anxiety/2025-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241111T225323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T225325Z
UID:10001474-1739462400-1739466000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday from 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org \n\n\n\nWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children’s brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement\, speaking in front of a group\, and behavioral group participation. Groups run for an hour each week and are crafted to build continuity and help the child build their brave talking practice in an environment outside of a one-on-one clinical session. There is a trained adult for every 1-2 children in the group.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/targeted-practice-ages-3-to-6-in-new-york-ny/2025-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241127T203739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T144524Z
UID:10001685-1739464200-1739467800@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Virtual SM Group Ages 5-10 for 6 Weeks
DESCRIPTION:Parent and Child Psychological Services- Sarasota\, FL 941-357-4090info@childtherapysrq.com \n\n\n\nOur next round of virtual SM/Social Anxiety group for kids ages 5-10 begins 1/16/25. Group members will practice brave talking with adults and peers while doing structured activities. Many activities will simulate things that are done in the classroom setting (morning meeting\, presentations). Kids will build brave talking muscles while doing fun activities! There will be a minimum of 2 pre-group appointments: Parent screener and child fade-in (more than 1 fade-in may be needed). There will be 6 group sessions all should be attended. A caregiver should be present for each group session to help support the child’s participation.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/virtual-sm-group-ages-5-10-for-6-weeks/2025-02-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241111T225540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T225541Z
UID:10001618-1739466000-1739469600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Targeted Practice Ages 6 to 12 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday from 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org \n\n\n\nWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children’s brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement\, speaking in front of a group\, and behavioral group participation. Groups run for an hour each week and are crafted to build continuity and help the child build their brave talking practice in an environment outside of a one-on-one clinical session. There is a trained adult for every 1-2 children in the group.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/targeted-practice-ages-6-to-12-in-new-york-ny/2025-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T170000
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UID:10001459-1739520000-1739811600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ Intensive Group Treatment and ALL DAY Parent Training and Support Program in Jenkintown\, PA
DESCRIPTION:Individuals ages 3 to 17 with SM and social anxiety and their parents \n\n\n\nLisaMarie VargasCommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org \n\n\n\nOur 3+ Day CommuniCamp™ is an Intensive Group Treatment and ALL DAY Parent Training & Support Program to help parents\, children\, and teens (ages 3-17+) overcome Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness.  \n\n\n\nChildren/teens do not need to talk to participate. All are welcome! There is no restriction based on a child/teen’s social communication stage.  \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 35 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. Children/teens receive 16+ hours of treatment\, Parents receive 16+ hours of psychoeducation/support throughout the weekend.  \n\n\n\nVisit CommuniCamp.org to learn more!
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/communicamp-intensive-group-treatment-and-all-day-parent-training-and-support-program-in-jenkintown-pa-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241111T224958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T225000Z
UID:10001460-1739610000-1739887200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:February Four-Day Brave Buddies Program Ages 3 to 12 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Kids ages 3-12 diagnosed with Selective Mutism \n\n\n\nLead-in sessions are required and will be held on Thursday\, February 13\, and Friday\, February 14\, at the Child Mind Institute’s Midtown office. \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@childmind-org \n\n\n\nBrave Buddies® is designed to help children ages 3–12 and diagnosed with selective mutism overcome their anxiety and speak in any setting. Brave Buddies® is offered as a multi-day intensive program twice a year\, and as one-day sessions several times throughout the year. We make it as easy as possible for children to use skills from the program year-round. Our classroom-like setting allows children to practice verbal participation\, or what we call “brave talking\,” in a safe and familiar environment. We provide ample speaking opportunities both in and out of the classroom\, encouraging children to continue speaking publicly when the week is over.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/february-four-day-brave-buddies-program-ages-3-to-12-in-new-york-ny/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20250228T165424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T165427Z
UID:10002284-1739989800-1739993400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Support Group for Caregivers of Individuals with SM and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Our 1-hour virtual support group for caregivers of children and teens with Selective Mutism and anxiety disorders offers a compassionate space to focus on one’s well-being as a caregiver. The group sessions focus on fostering self-compassion\, reducing guilt and shame\, and connecting with other caregivers through the shared experience of raising a child experiencing anxiety. Participants will meet other caregivers experiencing similar feelings and experiences\, which can enhance resilience in caregivers. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually every Thursday at 6:30 PM EST! \n\n\n\nParticipants do not have to be patients of the SMart Center. Registration is $15 per session\, per attendee. Participants can choose to be on camera and/or use the chat feature – whatever is most comfortable. \n\n\n\nDakota Hornak\, dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/therapeutic-support-group-for-caregivers-of-individuals-with-sm-and-anxiety/2025-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20240326T210527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T210531Z
UID:10000694-1740052800-1740056400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Selective Mutism Parent Skills Group
DESCRIPTION:Call 212. 658. 0110 ext. 124 or email smgroup@kurtzpsychology.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/beginner-selective-mutism-parent-skills-group/2025-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241111T225323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T225325Z
UID:10001475-1740067200-1740070800@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday from 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org \n\n\n\nWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children’s brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement\, speaking in front of a group\, and behavioral group participation. Groups run for an hour each week and are crafted to build continuity and help the child build their brave talking practice in an environment outside of a one-on-one clinical session. There is a trained adult for every 1-2 children in the group.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/targeted-practice-ages-3-to-6-in-new-york-ny/2025-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T173000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241127T203739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T144524Z
UID:10001686-1740069000-1740072600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Virtual SM Group Ages 5-10 for 6 Weeks
DESCRIPTION:Parent and Child Psychological Services- Sarasota\, FL 941-357-4090info@childtherapysrq.com \n\n\n\nOur next round of virtual SM/Social Anxiety group for kids ages 5-10 begins 1/16/25. Group members will practice brave talking with adults and peers while doing structured activities. Many activities will simulate things that are done in the classroom setting (morning meeting\, presentations). Kids will build brave talking muscles while doing fun activities! There will be a minimum of 2 pre-group appointments: Parent screener and child fade-in (more than 1 fade-in may be needed). There will be 6 group sessions all should be attended. A caregiver should be present for each group session to help support the child’s participation.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/virtual-sm-group-ages-5-10-for-6-weeks/2025-02-20/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241111T225540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T225541Z
UID:10001619-1740070800-1740074400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Targeted Practice Ages 6 to 12 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday from 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org \n\n\n\nWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children’s brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement\, speaking in front of a group\, and behavioral group participation. Groups run for an hour each week and are crafted to build continuity and help the child build their brave talking practice in an environment outside of a one-on-one clinical session. There is a trained adult for every 1-2 children in the group.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/targeted-practice-ages-6-to-12-in-new-york-ny/2025-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241211T180535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T180539Z
UID:10001739-1740214800-1740236400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:1-Day Community Intensive in Sarasota\, FL for Ages 5 to 11
DESCRIPTION:Parent and Child Psychological Services- Sarasota\, FL \n\n\n\n941-357-4090info@childtherapysrq.com \n\n\n\nWe are offering a 1-day group intensive focused on parent coaching in the community. The day will begin with a warm-up at our office followed by activities in the community including pottery painting\, mini golf\, ice cream ordering and lunch at a restaurant\, all targeting verbal interactions in a variety of settings within one day. Families must provide their own transportation the day of the event. For new families a parent intake\, behavioral observation and in person fade-in are required prior to the 1-day intensive. The in person fade-ins will take place at our office on Friday 2/21/25.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/1-day-community-intensive-in-sarasota-fl-for-ages-5-to-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20250108T192559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T192611Z
UID:10001741-1740571200-1740574800@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Webinar Utilizing SPACE Treatment to Enhance Therapeutic Outcomes for Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Free – Live Webinar with Q & A!Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025Speaker: Dr. Alicia Goodman\, PhD\, NCSP \n\n\n\nThis webinar is clinicians\, psychologists\, social workers\, counselors and school psychologists. A SPACE webinar for parents\, families and caregivers will be held later in 2025. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1mhKXiR7Q3Kwy1q968fOrw \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Dr. Goodman will review the basic foundations and key components of the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) treatment program and describe how the SPACE Treatment program can be successfully applied to working with parents of children with selective mutism to enhance therapeutic outcomes. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n1) Describe and guide understanding of the key/core components of SPACE Treatment \n\n\n\n2) Provide insight into how components of SPACE Treatment can be utilized in working with parents of children with selective mutism \n\n\n\n3) To explore strategies for enhancing therapeutic outcomes for our families with SM using a combination of SPACE treatment and PCIT-SM/CBT/Exposure work \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: This training does not replace or provide SPACE Treatment training to professionals. It merely provides an overview to understand how one would apply basic concepts from SPACE Treatment to the Selective Mutism population. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nDr. Alicia Goodman\, is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. She is the owner and clinical director at Simply Psychology\, in Phoenix Arizona\, a small group practice specializing in working with anxiety disorders in children\, teens\, and their parents\, and is a staff psychologist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.  She is trained in SPACE\, SPACE for ARFID\, and SPACE for Failure to Launch. She has extensive training and professional experience in the field of Selective Mutism\, using PCIT-SM\, CBT\, shaping\, video modeling\, and exposures to help individuals with selective mutism of all ages. \n\n\n\nDr. Goodman has developed intensive summer camps and social groups for kids with selective mutism. She has developed and presented several parent and teacher trainings on the topic of SM and has provided district wide trainings on SM for school-based professionals and administrators. She has created an 8 week on demand SPACE training workshop for parents\, a basic training for parents on differentiating shyness from SM and has been an invited local and national speaker on the topics of selective mutism and anxiety disorders in children.  She remains an active participant and professional within the Arizona and American Psychological Societies\, the National Association of School Psychologists\, the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation\, the Tourette’s Association of America\, and the Selective Mutism Association. \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-utilizing-space-treatment-to-enhance-therapeutic-outcomes-for-selective-mutism/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20250228T165424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T165427Z
UID:10002285-1740594600-1740598200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Support Group for Caregivers of Individuals with SM and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Our 1-hour virtual support group for caregivers of children and teens with Selective Mutism and anxiety disorders offers a compassionate space to focus on one’s well-being as a caregiver. The group sessions focus on fostering self-compassion\, reducing guilt and shame\, and connecting with other caregivers through the shared experience of raising a child experiencing anxiety. Participants will meet other caregivers experiencing similar feelings and experiences\, which can enhance resilience in caregivers. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually every Thursday at 6:30 PM EST! \n\n\n\nParticipants do not have to be patients of the SMart Center. Registration is $15 per session\, per attendee. Participants can choose to be on camera and/or use the chat feature – whatever is most comfortable. \n\n\n\nDakota Hornak\, dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/therapeutic-support-group-for-caregivers-of-individuals-with-sm-and-anxiety/2025-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20250108T193255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T193820Z
UID:10001743-1740600000-1740603600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:SMA Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pYvsELp3QGSCHIlcneszog \n\n\n\nMembers from across the country will come together to share stories\, offer advice and connect with other parents who understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a child with SM.  \n\n\n\nIn order to keep the group intimate and allow time for everyone to share\, space will be limited. SMA plans to hold parent support group meetings on an ongoing basis\, so stay tuned for future opportunities to participate.  \n\n\n\nThis group is for support only. Clinical advice will not be provided\, and this group is not intended to diagnose selective mutism or serve as a replacement for treatment with a qualified professional. This meeting will be held in English.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/sma-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting-24/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241111T225323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T225325Z
UID:10001476-1740672000-1740675600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday from 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org \n\n\n\nWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children’s brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement\, speaking in front of a group\, and behavioral group participation. Groups run for an hour each week and are crafted to build continuity and help the child build their brave talking practice in an environment outside of a one-on-one clinical session. There is a trained adult for every 1-2 children in the group.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/targeted-practice-ages-3-to-6-in-new-york-ny/2025-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T173000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241127T203739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T144524Z
UID:10001687-1740673800-1740677400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Virtual SM Group Ages 5-10 for 6 Weeks
DESCRIPTION:Parent and Child Psychological Services- Sarasota\, FL 941-357-4090info@childtherapysrq.com \n\n\n\nOur next round of virtual SM/Social Anxiety group for kids ages 5-10 begins 1/16/25. Group members will practice brave talking with adults and peers while doing structured activities. Many activities will simulate things that are done in the classroom setting (morning meeting\, presentations). Kids will build brave talking muscles while doing fun activities! There will be a minimum of 2 pre-group appointments: Parent screener and child fade-in (more than 1 fade-in may be needed). There will be 6 group sessions all should be attended. A caregiver should be present for each group session to help support the child’s participation.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/virtual-sm-group-ages-5-10-for-6-weeks/2025-02-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20241111T225540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T225541Z
UID:10001620-1740675600-1740679200@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Targeted Practice Ages 6 to 12 in New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday from 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) \n\n\n\nKayla Samuels\, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org \n\n\n\nWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children’s brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement\, speaking in front of a group\, and behavioral group participation. Groups run for an hour each week and are crafted to build continuity and help the child build their brave talking practice in an environment outside of a one-on-one clinical session. There is a trained adult for every 1-2 children in the group.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/targeted-practice-ages-6-to-12-in-new-york-ny/2025-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T160514
CREATED:20250204T205020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T160339Z
UID:10001750-1741248000-1741280400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Finishing the Year Strong: 10 Steps to Making the Most of 2025 for Parents and Educators
DESCRIPTION:It’s not too late to make the rest of the school year count and make demonstrable gains in bravery! Join Dr. Aimee Kotrba as she provides 10 steps for making the most of the remainder of the school year. Only $29 for a 90 minute webinar full of actionable tips. To register or for more information\, go to  \n\n\n\nhttps://www.thrivingmindsbehavioralhealth.com/all-events \n\n\n\nAimee Kotrba\, akotrba@gmail.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/finishing-the-year-strong-10-steps-to-making-the-most-of-2025-for-parents-and-educators/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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