This 90-minute, once-weekly in-person group is designed to help young children (ages 3 to 6) with Selective Mutism build confidence and strengthen brave talking skills in a warm, play-based setting. Through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, our team supports communication with both adults and peers using evidence-based strategies that make practice feel fun and meaningful. We… Continue reading Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC

info@caringcove.com This group helps children learn evidence-based strategies to manage anxiety in social settings and build positive peer interactions. Children will have opportunities to: Practice skills in a supportive, real-life peer environment Apply coping strategies to common anxiety-provoking situations, such as asking questions, starting conversations, presenting to a group, and interacting with others Build confidence… Continue reading Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety Group for Ages 6 to 10 in Chatham, NJ

info@caringcove.com This weekly group for parents and caregivers meets Wednesdays at 1:00 PM and is led by SPACE-trained providers. It supports caregivers of children with anxiety in learning effective, evidence-based strategies. The group focuses on caregiver-led changes that reduce unhelpful accommodations and strengthen supportive communication, guided by the SPACE model for childhood anxiety. Examples of… Continue reading Virtual SPACE – Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions Group

For teens with Selective Mutism and/or Social Anxiety, everyday moments — such as speaking in class, initiating a conversation, or attending a social event — can feel overwhelming. This 60-minute, once-weekly virtual group is designed to support teens (ages 13 to 17) in taking meaningful steps toward greater communication and confidence. Using evidence-based strategies and… Continue reading Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 13 to 17 in NY, NJ, and CT

Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm for 6 Weeks Dakota Hornak, dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org Does your child struggle with speaking up, making friends, or feeling confident in social situations? Our Elementary-aged Social Skills Series is designed especially for children, ages 6-9, with Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism, and social communication challenges. This 6-week virtual social skills series will… Continue reading 6-Week, Virtual Social Skills Series for Children Ages 6 to 9

This 6-week virtual course introduces caregivers to the essential tools and strategies behind Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT–SM). Designed for families at the start of their SM journey — or those wanting to reinforce the basics — this group teaches you how to become your child’s “brave talking coach” at home, in school,… Continue reading Virtual Beginner SM Parent Skills Group

Every Thursday from 4-5 pm In person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org We 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… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York, NY

Every Thursday from 4-5 pm In person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd) Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-org We 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… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 6 to 12 in New York, NY

941-357-4090info@childtherapysrq.com Facilitated by Dr. Paige Martin to help children who have already made somem progress with SM and Social Anxiety continue practicing these skills in a group setting. Group members… Continue reading Virtual 6-Week Group for Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety Ages 5 to 10

This 90-minute, once-weekly in-person group is designed to help young children (ages 3 to 6) with Selective Mutism build confidence and strengthen brave talking skills in a warm, play-based setting. Through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, our team supports communication with both adults and peers using evidence-based strategies that make practice feel fun and meaningful. We… Continue reading Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC

Anxiety can keep kids stuck — quiet in class, hesitant in groups, or quick to withdraw from situations that feel uncertain. This once-weekly, 90-minute virtual group helps pre-teens (ages 9… Continue reading Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 9 to 12 in NY, NJ, and CT

Mondays from 6 to 7 pm for 6 Weeks Dakota Hornak, dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org Does your teen struggle with speaking up, making friends, or feeling confident in social situations? Our Teen Social Skills Groups (ages 13-17) are designed especially for teens with Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism, and social communication challenges. This 6-week virtual social skills series will… Continue reading 6-Week, Virtual Social Skills Series for Teens Ages 13 to 17