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SUMMARY:NYU Camp Courage
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $2700 \n\n\n\nAges 4-12 (Please reach out for teen intensives) \n\n\n\nEmail: campcourage@nyulangone.orgWebsite: https://nyulangone.org/locations/child-study-center/selective-mutism-service
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/nyu-camp-courage/
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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/2023-08-08/
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/2023-08-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231042Z
UID:10000241-1691515800-1691519400@www.selectivemutism.org
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-12/2023-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T180000
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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-16/2023-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T080000
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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-3-17-6/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T235959
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SUMMARY:Summer 2023 Mighty Mouth Kids (MMK) Camp Ages 3 to 6
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times: Camp Dates: August 14-18\, 2023 \n\n\n\nParent training (all sessions remote): August 1\, 2\, and 21\, 2023 \n\n\n\nLead-ins: August 7-11\, 2023 \n\n\n\nGroup meeting: Friday\, August 11\, 12:00-1:00 PM EST \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: 3-6-year-olds \n\n\n\nLocation: 57 West 57th Street\, Suite 1007 New York\, NY 10019 \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nMighty Mouth Kids (MMK) is the renowned SM Group Intensive model that Dr. Kurtz pioneered as the Brave Buddies model at the NYU Child Study Center in 2009 and later brought to the Child Mind Institute in 2010. \n\n\n\nKurtz Psychology Consulting PC is committed to improving the lives of children with selective mutism (SM) and their families. We are constantly developing new ways to spread awareness about SM\, enhance treatment outcomes and improve long-term functioning\, and disseminate our resources and knowledge to others. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the typical classroom exposure that our kids get to practice\, we are laser-focused on getting you\, the parents\, confident in your own SM treatment skills so that you can serve as your child’s “therapist” beyond camp. Please contact our team for a no obligation appointment with one of our therapists to see if this is a good fit for you and your family. \n\n\n\nFor More Information: \n\n\n\nPlease see our website for more information: https://www.kurtzpsychology.com/selective-mutism/mighty-mouth-kids-camp-2/
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/summer-2023-mighty-mouth-kids-mmk-camp-ages-3-to-6/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T090000
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SUMMARY:Confident Kids Camp at The Feelings Place
DESCRIPTION:With fade-ins the week before. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Children with selective mutism ages 8-12 \n\n\n\nLocation: Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nConfident Kids Camp is a 5-day in-person camp for kids with selective mutism. There will be 3 classrooms and we have a few spots left in our oldest classroom which will be for 8-12 year olds. There is also parent training every day which parents are expected to join. \n\n\n\n647-740-3335 \n\n\n\nhttps://www.thefeelingsplace.com/
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/confident-kids-camp-at-the-feelings-place/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230727T001712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T001714Z
UID:10000283-1692100800-1692104400@www.selectivemutism.org
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/2023-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T230022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T230024Z
UID:10000224-1692118800-1692122400@www.selectivemutism.org
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/2023-08-15/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231042Z
UID:10000242-1692120600-1692124200@www.selectivemutism.org
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-12/2023-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231255Z
UID:10000262-1692122400-1692126000@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-16/2023-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T223315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T223317Z
UID:10000211-1692349200-1692626400@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Calgary Summer Camp for Selective Mutism Ages 5 to 9
DESCRIPTION:By ChildForward Inc. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Children ages 5 to 9 years old \n\n\n\nLocation: Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nCampers will practice talking and social skill goals across situations to build momentum and confidence heading into the new school year. Camp will include classroom-like activities each morning and fun social activities each afternoon. Each group member will be provided individual support with their identified talking and social skill goals. Campers can expect to face common challenges in their school day in a supportive environment as well as lots of fun with same-aged peers! \n\n\n\nFor More Information: Contact groups@childforward.ca  
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/calgary-summer-camp-for-selective-mutism-ages-5-to-9/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230819T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230819T235959
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T224443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T224523Z
UID:10000213-1692403200-1692489599@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Social Skills Groups Fall 2023 Ages 4-17
DESCRIPTION:Confirm with us the specific dates and times. \n\n\n\nDates: Saturdays\, twice a month\, August – DecemberTime: Mornings \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: 4-17 year olds struggling with social pragmatic language\, social problem solving\, selective mutism\, social anxiety or with making and keeping friends \n\n\n\nLocation: Phoenix\, Arizona \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nChildren will interact in structured play activities with peers of similar age and communication skills led by Dr. Alicia Goodman\, PhD\, NCSP who has years of training and experience working with socially anxious and SM children and teens\, and our team of trained counselors. \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/social-skills-groups-fall-2023-ages-4-17-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230727T001712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T001714Z
UID:10000284-1692705600-1692709200@www.selectivemutism.org
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/2023-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T230022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T230024Z
UID:10000225-1692723600-1692727200@www.selectivemutism.org
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/2023-08-22/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231042Z
UID:10000243-1692725400-1692729000@www.selectivemutism.org
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-12/2023-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231255Z
UID:10000263-1692727200-1692730800@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-16/2023-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230629T163932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T163934Z
UID:10000204-1692820800-1692824400@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/tZElf-uhpz4pHNGZ2ocQRLSd6f8wdWskbwSk \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-10/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T230022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T230024Z
UID:10000226-1693328400-1693332000@www.selectivemutism.org
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/2023-08-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231042Z
UID:10000244-1693330200-1693333800@www.selectivemutism.org
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-12/2023-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231255Z
UID:10000264-1693332000-1693335600@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-16/2023-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230902T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230902T235959
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T224703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T224748Z
UID:10000214-1693612800-1693699199@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Social Skills Groups Fall 2023 Ages 4-17
DESCRIPTION:Confirm with us the specific dates and times. \n\n\n\nDates: Saturdays\, twice a month\, August – DecemberTime: Mornings \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: 4-17 year olds struggling with social pragmatic language\, social problem solving\, selective mutism\, social anxiety or with making and keeping friends \n\n\n\nLocation: Phoenix\, Arizona \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nChildren will interact in structured play activities with peers of similar age and communication skills led by Dr. Alicia Goodman\, PhD\, NCSP who has years of training and experience working with socially anxious and SM children and teens\, and our team of trained counselors. \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/social-skills-groups-fall-2023-ages-4-17-3/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T230022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T230024Z
UID:10000227-1693933200-1693936800@www.selectivemutism.org
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/2023-09-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231042Z
UID:10000245-1693935000-1693938600@www.selectivemutism.org
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-12/2023-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231255Z
UID:10000265-1693936800-1693940400@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-16/2023-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T230022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T230024Z
UID:10000228-1694538000-1694541600@www.selectivemutism.org
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/2023-09-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231042Z
UID:10000246-1694539800-1694543400@www.selectivemutism.org
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-12/2023-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230726T231252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231255Z
UID:10000266-1694541600-1694545200@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-16/2023-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T004828
CREATED:20230809T212417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T185329Z
UID:10000285-1694545200-1694548800@www.selectivemutism.org
SUMMARY:Webinar Selective Mutism in the School Setting: Incorporating SM Intervention within a Multi-Tiered System of Support
DESCRIPTION:Free – Live Webinar with Q & A! Will be recorded and posted on SMA’s YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Brittany Bice-Urbach\, Ph.D. & Taylor Hicks-Hoste\, LP\, NCSP \n\n\n\nWhile the webinar will be geared toward educators and professionals working in school settings\, parents and treating providers may also find this information valuable in their collaboration work with schools. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7IykPYNBQgyz70QvF0FdUw \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nSelective mutism (SM) is known to impact a child’s comfort communicating\, with a significant impact in the school setting. Supports available vary by school system and the needs of each individual child. Accommodation plans\, such as a 504 plan\, can provide important accommodations to increase their comfort in the school setting. However\, incorporating intervention steps\, beyond accommodation plans\, is important for increasing the amount of communication a child produces at school. Although some children with SM symptoms may require support through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)\, other children with SM do not require this level of support. For school teams that utilize a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) or a Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) model\, consideration of team-based selection of evidence-based intervention options for the school\, appropriate modifications of current anxiety supports to directly target SM symptoms\, data-based decision-making approaches\, tools for tracking fidelity and impact\, and possible need for further coaching and training should be considered to ensure a school is quickly\, efficiently\, and comprehensively addressing the needs of children with SM in the school setting (Barrett et al.\, 2013). This webinar highlights practical recommendations and strategies when supporting a child with SM through an MTSS framework. This presentation will 1) discuss specific interventions and possible modifications to general anxiety interventions in order to support children with SM symptoms through Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions\, 2) discuss various tools for monitoring progress\, and 3) highlight larger considerations for supporting children with SM within an MTSS framework. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nBrittany Bice-Urbach\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\nDr. Bice-Urbach is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a clinical psychologist at the Child Development Center\, at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. She also has a clinical specialty in treating children and adolescents with anxiety disorders through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a primary focus on treating children with Selective Mutism. At the Child Development Center\, she has been offering assessment\, individual therapy\, and family/school consultation and training to support children with SM. She has participated in the Selective Mutism Training Institute and given several national presentations at the National Association for School Psychologists Annual Convention on the topic of addressing symptoms of SM in a school setting. She also has prioritized trainings for medical facilities and pediatricians on detecting symptoms of Selective Mutism and supporting children and families. \n\n\n\nTaylor Hicks-Hoste\, LP\, NCSP \n\n\n\nTaylor Hicks-Hoste is a licensed psychologist (LP) in the states of Michigan and California\, as well as 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. Taylor’s clinical work at Thriving Minds in Michigan includes the treatment of children\, teens\, and families with an emphasis on anxiety-based disorders such as selective mutism\, separation anxiety\, and school refusal.
URL:https://www.selectivemutism.org/event/webinar-selective-mutism-in-the-school-setting-incorporating-sm-intervention-within-a-multi-tiered-system-of-support/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Events
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