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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230228T225403Z
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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
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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:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230414T173502Z
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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:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230228T225040Z
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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:20260801T180516
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:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230407T155535Z
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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:20260801T180516
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230210T194300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T194302Z
UID:10000188-1687771800-1688040000@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 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:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230210T194334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T194335Z
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:20260801T180516
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
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:20260801T180516
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230314T232957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T232959Z
UID:10000195-1690189200-1690552800@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Mouth Kids Camp- Sarasota\, FL (MMK-SRQ) Ages 4-10
DESCRIPTION:MMK-SRQ is a 5-day SM camp based on the MMK model developed by Dr. Steven Kurtz. Our camp director Dr. Kate Gibson was the Director of Training at Kurtz Psychology from 2019-2022. Our camp replicates a school/camp setting with a 1:1 counselor to camper ratio. Campers will practice brave talking in indoor and outdoor group play and in structured activities. They will have the opportunity to enjoy snacks and lunch with peers\, to practice raising their hand and participating\, and asking for help in a classroom setting. Campers will do 3 different presentations in front of the group over the course of the camp week\, and will ask and answer questions about the presentations. Campers will practice speaking in community settings (e.g.\, pizza lunch & shaved ice truck). They will also attend a field trip. The camp week is Monday July 24th through friday July 28th\, 9 AM – 2 PM. \n\n\n\nThe week prior to camp (Tuesday July 18th to Friday July 21st) is reserved for lead-in sessions to get kiddos ready for camp and will be scheduled separately for each child. \n\n\n\nParent training and live parent coaching are an integral part of our camp experience. Parent training takes place virtually July 13th and 14th 11 AM to 1 PM Eastern.  \n\n\n\nFor more information visit our website at: https://www.childtherapysrq.com/selectivemutism.html \n\n\n\nFor additional questions or to register please contact Administrative Coordinator of Special Projects Krista Morgan at 941-357-4090 or info@childtherapysrq.com (Attn: Krista Morgan).
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/mighty-mouth-kids-camp-sarasota-fl-mmk-srq-ages-4-10/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230726T220708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T221027Z
UID:10000205-1690286400-1690290000@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Starting Off Strong: Promoting School Success with Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Thriving Minds \n\n\n\nAs a caregiver of a child with Selective Mutism\, ensuring a smooth back-to-school transition can be challenging. Our 5-week workshop is designed to equip you with crucial information and tools to make this transition as positive as possible. Our expert clinicians will cover key topics like how to promote speech with teachers\, access necessary school supports\, and create appropriate goals. We also provide Q&A time to ensure you feel confident in conquering the new school year. Join us and make the upcoming academic year a success for your child. \n\n\n\nNote: Sessions will be recorded if parents cannot attend. \n\n\n\nWhere: Virtual Meeting. Zoom link will be sent out prior to the start of the group \n\n\n\nWhen: July 25\, August 1\, August 8\, August 15\, and August 22 from 12:00-1:00 PM \n\n\n\nWho: Parents of children with Selective Mutism \n\n\n\nCosts: $250 for the entire group \n\n\n\nCall 734-433-5100 \n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\nhttps://www.thrivingmindsbehavioralhealth.com/all-events/2023/8/2/starting-off-strong-promoting-school-success-with-selective-mutism
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/starting-off-strong-promoting-school-success-with-selective-mutism/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230726T225544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T225545Z
UID:10000221-1690621200-1690725600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Jumpstart - Get Back to School Ready Ages 4 to 17
DESCRIPTION:Target Audience: Children 4-17 \n\n\n\nLocation: Phoenix\, Arizona \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nOur two day intensive camp\, staffed by trained clinicians\, is aimed at helping children with selective mutism or social anxiety transition back to a classroom setting. \n\n\n\nFor More Information: \n\n\n\nContact Office Manager\, 602-428-2838\, admin@simplypsychservices.com \n\n\n\nLink to registration form: https://forms.gle/8yYRSg1sbaZ6ihjh8
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/jumpstart-get-back-to-school-ready-ages-4-to-17/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230315T231900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T231903Z
UID:10000196-1690790400-1691168400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Confident Kids Camp DC Metro Ages 4-9
DESCRIPTION:Rockville\, MarylandAges 4-9 (age matched into cohorts) \n\n\n\nWe’re back for our 4th year of Confident Kids Camp – DC Metro for kids with Selective Mutism! Over the course of five days\, from July 31 to August 4\, 2023 (lead-ins are Jul 3-20)\, campers ages 4-9 will participate in a fun and intensive therapy program to help them find their brave voices. Our motto is to use fun to override the fear! \n\n\n\nAt Confident Kids Camp – DC Metro\, held in Rockville\, MD\, campers will work with experts in Selective Mutism\, professional and student volunteers\, and “junior counselors” to receive 1:1 and group support in simulated classroom environments designed to prepare them for the school year ahead. \n\n\n\nIncluded in the camp package\, attendees receive: \n\n\n\n✨ 25 hours of 1:1 child support✨ 6+ hours of parent training + live coaching✨ Classroom activities (e.g.\, circle time\, presentations)✨ Play-based activities (e.g.\, scavenger hunts)✨ Special guest visits (e.g.\, therapy dogs\, a firefighter)✨ Post-camp features (e.g.\, written report\, school training and parent consultation) \n\n\n\nCheck out our Video Camp Announcement: Announcement Confident Kids Camp DC for Selective Mutism(Note: The magic of camp is still the same as shared in the video\, but our camp are ages this year are ages 4-9 years) \n\n\n\nFind out more at https://therapyrockville.com/camp/ or contact director and camp enthusiast Dr. Lindsay Scharfstein at camp@therapyrockville.com (fastest) or 301-245-6260.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/confident-kids-camp-dc-metro-ages-4-9/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T140000
DTSTAMP:20260801T180516
CREATED:20230210T193936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T182744Z
UID:10000187-1690794000-1691157600@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Voices Rising
DESCRIPTION:Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants in Westchester (NY) is hosting Voices Rising\, a five day\, in person SM intensive camp for children between the ages of 4 and 10. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to get brave talking practice in a classroom like environment and interact with new peers and adults—camp like activities and games\, exposure opportunities and visitors will be part of the program. The dates will be Monday\, July 31 through Friday\, August 4 at a school close to our White Plains office (9-2 daily). Parent training is an integral part of the program. Spots are limited so please contact sm@cbc-psychology.com for more information and to register.  \n\n\n\nhttps://www.cbc-psychology.com/events/voices-rising-summer-2023-2
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/voices-rising/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Parent Workshop: Starting Off Strong: Promoting School Success with Selective Mutism
DESCRIPTION:As a caregiver of a child with Selective Mutism\, ensuring a smooth back-to-school transition can be challenging. Our 5-week workshop is designed to equip you with crucial information and tools to make this transition as positive as possible. Our expert clinicians will cover key topics like how to promote speech with teachers\, access necessary school supports\, and create appropriate goals. We also provide Q&A time to ensure you feel confident in conquering the new school year. Join us and make the upcoming academic year a success for your child. \n\n\n\nNote: Sessions will be recorded if parents cannot attend. \n\n\n\nWhere: Virtual Meeting. Zoom link will be sent out prior to the start of the group \n\n\n\nWhen: July 25\, August 1\, August 8\, August 15\, and August 22 from 12:00-1:00 PM \n\n\n\nWho: Parents of children with Selective Mutism \n\n\n\nCosts: $250 for the entire group \n\n\n\nRegister by clicking here! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email kreed@thrivingminds.info
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/virtual-parent-workshop-starting-off-strong-promoting-school-success-with-selective-mutism/2023-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual Teen Group for Social Anxiety/SM Ongoing
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Tuesdays or Wednesdays (ongoing) \n\n\n\nTime: 5pm EST \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Teens ages 13-18 \n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nThis is a CBT and exposure based group. Teens will learn about anxiety and develop coping tools as well as do exposures to face their anxiety head-on. \n\n\n\nFor More Information: \n\n\n\nContact kgibson@childtherapysrq.com
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/virtual-teen-group-for-social-anxiety-sm-ongoing/2023-08-01/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Older Child SM Group Ongoing Ages 9 to 12
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Tuesdays (ongoing)Times: 5:30-6:30pm EST \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: 9-12-year-olds from NY\, DE\, VA\, and CT \n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nOur group intervention at Kurtz Psychology incorporates evidence-based approaches with engaging and relevant activities to target your child’s increased verbalizations and interactions with adults and peers. Children will have an opportunity to meet other children with similar difficulties and participate in weekly lessons simulating a classroom. Over the course of the group\, each child will provide one presentation to the group. Registration is open to all families\, new and current! \n\n\n\nAreas of focus: Responding to and asking questions\, interacting with peers\, participating in a classroom\, presenting to a group\, etc. \n\n\n\nFor More Information: \n\n\n\nPlease see our website for additional information: https://www.kurtzpsychology.com/selective-mutism/groups/
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/virtual-older-child-sm-group-ongoing-ages-9-to-12/2023-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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UID:10000260-1690912800-1690916400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Adolescent and Teen SM Group Ongoing Ages 13 to 16
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Tuesdays (ongoing)Times: 6-7 pm EST \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: 13-16-year-olds in NY\, CT\, DE\, or VA \n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nOur group intervention at Kurtz Psychology incorporates evidence-based approaches with engaging and relevant activities to target your child’s increased verbalizations and interactions with adults and peers within a virtual format. Children will have an opportunity to meet other children with similar difficulties and participate in weekly lessons simulating an online classroom. Over the course of the group\, each child will provide one presentation to the group. Registration is open to all families\, new and current! \n\n\n\nAreas of focus: Responding to and asking questions\, interacting virtually with peers\, participating in a virtual classroom\, presenting to a group\, etc. \n\n\n\nFor More Information: \n\n\n\nPlease see our website for additional information: https://www.kurtzpsychology.com/selective-mutism/groups/
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/virtual-adolescent-and-teen-sm-group-ongoing-ages-13-to-16/2023-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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