Events

The Child Mind Institute Is pleased to announce a one day Brave Buddies session, which will take place on June 12, 2020. Children between the 3 and 12 are welcome to register. The program is completely virtual (via Zoom). The children are grouped by age and will participate in a morning and afternoon session. Parent training is included. Cmi_bravebuddies@childmind.org

Brighter Outlook offers dyadic and small group teletherapy for children with SM. Goals include increasing verbal and nonverbal communication with adults and peers in a fun and supportive setting. Small, focused playgroups start with warm up time with parents, followed by direct interaction and games with group leader, and facilitation of connections between each child. Groups will meet for 45 minutes one to two times per week. Please contact Veronica Raggi, Ph.D. for more information via email vraggi@brighteroutlook-cbt.com or 301-200-2154.

SMA’s Founder and Director Emeritus, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, is excited to announce this online integrative treatment and training program for Selective Mutism, Social Anxiety, and extreme shyness. Virtual CommuniCamp™ allows families to participate from the comfort of their own homes, which is the perfect environment to facilitate progression into social communication since home is where our children are often most comfortable and communicative. Virtual CommuniCamp™ embodies the two-fold mission of our traditional CommuniCamp™ meaning this event: 1. integrates group experiences…

At the Child Mind Institute NYC https://childmind.org/center/brave-buddies/ Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP Board Certified, Child & Adolescent Psychology Senior Director, Anxiety Disorders Center Director, Selective Mutism Program Past President, Selective Mutism Association (SMA) 646-625-4323

Twice Monthly Wednesdays from 9-10am EST via Zoom Advanced Sign Up is Required and Space is Limited Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change in the DC Metro (CABC) area hosts a twice-monthly Coffee & Connections Hour for caregivers of youth with selective mutism (SM) and/or social anxiety, or have signs or symptoms of these conditions. Attendees will build connections and share experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment. *Not therapy, but rather connection and discussion. Cost: Each session costs $15/person…

Brighter Outlook offers dyadic and small group teletherapy for children with SM. Goals include increasing verbal and nonverbal communication with adults and peers in a fun and supportive setting. Small, focused playgroups start with warm up time with parents, followed by direct interaction and games with group leader, and facilitation of connections between each child. Groups will meet for 45 minutes one to two times per week. Please contact Veronica Raggi, Ph.D. for more information via email vraggi@brighteroutlook-cbt.com or 301-200-2154.

Twice Monthly Wednesdays from 9-10am EST via Zoom Advanced Sign Up is Required and Space is Limited Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change in the DC Metro (CABC) area hosts a twice-monthly Coffee & Connections Hour for caregivers of youth with selective mutism (SM) and/or social anxiety, or have signs or symptoms of these conditions. Attendees will build connections and share experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment. *Not therapy, but rather connection and discussion. Cost: Each session costs $15/person…

WeSpeak is the first behavioral group intensive designed specifically for older youth with SM and significant social anxiety. Simulating all aspects of the school and social environment, WeSpeak provides middle schoolers the opportunity to practice talking across a variety of contexts – targeting many of the verbal and social demands/expectations of this age group. WeSpeak uses a one-to-one mentor model so that each child has a trained adult working with them to provide support and guide their practice. Goals are…