Authors: Dr. Melissa Giglio and Daisy Geddes Description: Bravery Grows tells the story of a child struggling with anxiety and worry. While confident at home, her brave glow dims at… Continue reading Bravery Grows
Resources Categories: Books
Being Brave with Selective Mutism: A Step-By-Step Guide for Children and Their Caregivers
Author: Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP Description: If you’ve picked up this book, talking is probably pretty hard for you. Maybe you really want to talk but feel too nervous to… Continue reading Being Brave with Selective Mutism: A Step-By-Step Guide for Children and Their Caregivers
My Friend Daniel Doesn’t Talk
Author: Sharon Longo Description: This beautifully illustrated book can be used to educate children so they may understand that there are children like Daniel who are so “shy” or socially… Continue reading My Friend Daniel Doesn’t Talk
Leo’s Words Disappeared
Author: Elaheh Bos Description: As Leo starts school, something strange happens. His words disappear! Now Leo must find new ways to give his words the courage to come back. A… Continue reading Leo’s Words Disappeared
Mason is Learning to Roar
Author: Dr. Monique Mondesir & Michael Millington Description: Mason is a young lion with Selective Mutism, a childhood anxiety disorder which prevents him from speaking in a school setting. This… Continue reading Mason is Learning to Roar
Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents: Revised and Updated Edition
Author: Aimee Kotrba PhD & Katelyn Reed, MS Description: Selective Mutism: A Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the causes of and… Continue reading Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents: Revised and Updated Edition
Supplemental Treatment Guide to ‘Understanding Katie’: Understanding Selective Mutism as a Social Communication Anxiety Disorder; A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Treatment Professionals
Author: Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Description: This supplemental guide is meant to supplement the storybook Understanding Katie. It helps to explain Katie’s feelings and actions through the day, introduces tactics and… Continue reading Supplemental Treatment Guide to ‘Understanding Katie’: Understanding Selective Mutism as a Social Communication Anxiety Disorder; A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Treatment Professionals
Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens: Using CBT, Neuroscience, and Mindfulness to Help You End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry
Author: Debra Kissen, Ph.D., Ashley D. Kendall Ph.D., Michelle Lozano, LMFT, Micah Ioffe, Ph.D. Description: It’s time to retrain your brain! In this go-to guide for teens, four anxiety… Continue reading Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens: Using CBT, Neuroscience, and Mindfulness to Help You End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents
Author: Eli R. Lebowitz Description: Parenting an anxious child means facing constant challenges and questions: When should parents help children avoid anxiety-provoking situations, and when should they encourage them to… Continue reading Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents
Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Your Child Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety
Author: Donna B. Pincus Ph.D. Description: When our children are born, we do everything we can to make sure they have love, food, clothing, and shelter. But despite all this,… Continue reading Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Your Child Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety