Events
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February 4-Day Brave Buddies Program for Ages 3 to 12 in New York, NY
Dr. Kathryn Keoughkathryn.keough@childmind.org Interest form is located at https://childmind.org/care/programs/brave-buddies/ The Brave Buddies® Program helps children with selective mutism build confidence and practice brave talking, while empowering families with tools to support progress at home. Benefits include but are not limited to: Real-World Practice - Children use brave talking in a classroom-like setting that mirrors everyday… Continue reading February 4-Day Brave Buddies Program for Ages 3 to 12 in New York, NY
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1-Day Community Intensive Focused on Parent Coaching for Ages 5 to 11 in Sarasota, FL
Ashley Tomes or Krista Morgan941-357-4090info@childtherapysrq.com For Children with SM and/or Social Anxiety ages 5-11 and one caregiver. We 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… Continue reading 1-Day Community Intensive Focused on Parent Coaching for Ages 5 to 11 in Sarasota, FL
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Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group
This 6-week virtual course helps caregivers build off of their foundational PCIT–SM skillset and equips them with next-level strategies to support continued progress. Whether your child is gaining momentum or facing new challenges, this group offers guidance, structure, and collaborative problem-solving to keep brave talking moving forward. You’ll learn how to fine-tune exposure plans, strengthen… Continue reading Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group
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Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety Group for Ages 6 to 10 in Chatham, NJ
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
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Virtual SPACE – Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions Group
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
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6-Week, Virtual Social Skills Series for Children Ages 6 to 9
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
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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 3 to 6 in New York, NY
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Virtual SM Group Ages 5-10 for 6 Weeks
Parent and Child Psychological Services- Sarasota, FL 941-357-4090info@childtherapysrq.com Our 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… Continue reading Virtual SM Group Ages 5-10 for 6 Weeks
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Targeted Practice Ages 6 to 12 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
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Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC
This 90-minute, once-weekly in-person group is designed to help young children (ages 3 to 6) with Selective Mutism build confidence and strengthen brave talking skills in a warm, play-based setting. 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
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Selective Mutism Training Institute for Professionals
To see the agenda, to register, and for more informationhttps://selectivemutismassociation.ce-go.com/selective-mutism-training-institute-for-professionals-05-12-2025-376/agenda The 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… Continue reading Selective Mutism Training Institute for Professionals
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6-Week, Virtual Social Skills Series for Teens Ages 13 to 17
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