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Location: Greater Philadelphia, PA Area SMA’s Founder and Director Emeritus, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, uses her evidence-based treatment approach, Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), at the SMart Center’s CommuniCamp™ 3+ day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training Program to help children, tweens, and teens ages 3-17 with Selective Mutism, social anxiety, and extreme shyness. Based on 20+ years of clinical experience treating Selective Mutism using this method, we will help your child, tween, or teen build the social communication skills necessary…

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.

Due to the COVID-19 situation, Kurtz Psychology is running the summer 2020 Mighty Mouth Kids Camp entirely online . Ironically, this has given us an incredible opportunity to re-conceptualize how we help parents help their kids! In effect, the parents will be the “counselors” and we’ll be laser-focused on getting you, the parents, skilled before the camp week starts. We made the online, virtual camp schedule paced to take into account the developmental needs and family stresses at this tough…

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…

Is this training right for you? Is your child “shy” or experience anxiety when speaking with others? Do you have a child in your classroom that is reluctant to speak in front of others? Do you want to help this child in your life to be successful communicating with others or do you have an interest in learning more about how to help children with selective mutism? if yes- this training is for you! Overview In this training you will…

Topics Covered Overview of SM What does my child/teen need at school? The process; From requesting an evaluation to getting the right interventions How to help my educational team understand SM The role of and how to choose a good keyworker Useful Accommodations/Interventions Alicia Goodman, PhD, NCSP Licensed Psychologist Nationally Certified School Psychologist Simply Psychology, LLC 2930 E Northern Ave A-105 Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-428-2838

Location: Greater Philadelphia, PA Area SMA’s Founder and Director Emeritus, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, uses her evidence-based treatment approach, Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), at the SMart Center’s CommuniCamp™ 3+ day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training Program to help children, tweens, and teens ages 3-17 with Selective Mutism, social anxiety, and extreme shyness. Based on 20+ years of clinical experience treating Selective Mutism using this method, we will help your child, tween, or teen build the social communication skills necessary…