This 6-week virtual course helps caregivers build off of their foundational PCIT–SM skillset and equips them with next-level strategies to support continued progress. Whether your child is gaining momentum or… Continue reading Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group
This 6-week virtual course introduces caregivers to the essential tools and strategies behind Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT–SM). Designed for families at the start of their SM journey… Continue reading Virtual Beginner SM Parent Skills Group
Every Thursday from 4-5 pmIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd)Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-orgWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York, NY
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for tweens and teens with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and meet peers… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 10-18
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for children with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and engage with similar-aged peers.… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 6-9
This 6-week virtual course helps caregivers build off of their foundational PCIT–SM skillset and equips them with next-level strategies to support continued progress. Whether your child is gaining momentum or… Continue reading Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group
This 6-week virtual course introduces caregivers to the essential tools and strategies behind Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT–SM). Designed for families at the start of their SM journey… Continue reading Virtual Beginner SM Parent Skills Group
Every Thursday from 4-5 pmIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd)Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-orgWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York, NY
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for tweens and teens with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and meet peers… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 10-18
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for children with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and engage with similar-aged peers.… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 6-9
This 6-week virtual course helps caregivers build off of their foundational PCIT–SM skillset and equips them with next-level strategies to support continued progress. Whether your child is gaining momentum or… Continue reading Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group
This 90-minute, once-weekly in-person group is designed to help young children (ages 3 to 6) with Selective Mutism build confidence and strengthen brave talking skills in a warm, play-based setting. Through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, our team supports communication with both adults and peers using evidence-based strategies that make practice feel fun and meaningful.We collaborate… Continue reading Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC
This 6-week virtual course introduces caregivers to the essential tools and strategies behind Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT–SM). Designed for families at the start of their SM journey… Continue reading Virtual Beginner SM Parent Skills Group
Every Thursday from 4-5 pmIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd)Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-orgWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York, NY
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for tweens and teens with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and meet peers… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 10-18
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for children with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and engage with similar-aged peers.… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 6-9
Anxiety can keep kids stuck — quiet in class, hesitant in groups, or quick to withdraw from situations that feel uncertain. This once-weekly, 90-minute virtual group helps pre-teens (ages 9 to 12) break that cycle.Through engaging, age-appropriate activities that mirror real-world challenges — like participating in classroom discussions, joining group conversations, and collaborating on shared… Continue reading Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 9 to 12 in NY, NJ, and CT
This 6-week virtual course helps caregivers build off of their foundational PCIT–SM skillset and equips them with next-level strategies to support continued progress. Whether your child is gaining momentum or facing new challenges, this group offers guidance, structure, and collaborative problem-solving to keep brave talking moving forward.You’ll learn how to fine-tune exposure plans, strengthen your… Continue reading Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group
This 90-minute, once-weekly in-person group is designed to help young children (ages 3 to 6) with Selective Mutism build confidence and strengthen brave talking skills in a warm, play-based setting. Through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, our team supports communication with both adults and peers using evidence-based strategies that make practice feel fun and meaningful.We collaborate… Continue reading Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC
This 6-week virtual course introduces caregivers to the essential tools and strategies behind Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT–SM). Designed for families at the start of their SM journey… Continue reading Virtual Beginner SM Parent Skills Group
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for tweens and teens with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and meet peers… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 10-18
Every Thursday from 4-5 pmIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd)Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-orgWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York, NY
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for children with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and engage with similar-aged peers.… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 6-9
This 6-week virtual course helps caregivers build off of their foundational PCIT–SM skillset and equips them with next-level strategies to support continued progress. Whether your child is gaining momentum or… Continue reading Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group
This 6-week virtual course introduces caregivers to the essential tools and strategies behind Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT–SM). Designed for families at the start of their SM journey… Continue reading Virtual Beginner SM Parent Skills Group
Every Thursday from 4-5 pmIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd)Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-orgWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children's brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement, speaking in front of a group, and behavioral… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York, NY
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for tweens and teens with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and meet peers who share in your teen’s experience. With facilitation from a trained clinician, attendees participate in planned games and activities that promote social engagement and initiation… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 10-18
Call for PapersDeadline: 5/9/2025Registration NowPlease note exact conference times will be finalized in June 2025 along with the agenda. All times will be in Eastern Time.Live Virtual ConferenceConference Information:The Selective Mutism Association’s annual conference will be on Friday, October 3 (half day) and October 4, 2025 and will be held in a fully-virtual format. This… Continue reading Selective Mutism Association International Annual Conference 2025
This 90-minute, once-weekly in-person group is designed to help young children (ages 3 to 6) with Selective Mutism build confidence and strengthen brave talking skills in a warm, play-based setting. Through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, our team supports communication with both adults and peers using evidence-based strategies that make practice feel fun and meaningful.We collaborate… Continue reading Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC
Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for children with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and engage with similar-aged peers. With facilitation from a trained clinician, each session will feature a different theme or activity that participants will follow along with. The main objective of… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 6-9
