Presented by Brittany Bice-Urbach, Ph.D., Eleanor Ezell, LCSW & Rupal Upadhyay, MD, FAAPRecorded: Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This webinar is geared toward parents, treating professionals, educators, and caregivers. This presentation… Continue reading Webinar ADHD and Anxiety: UnderstandingSimilarities and Differences
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Hear Our Voices Panel
Moderator: Katelyn Reed, MS, LLP Recorded: June 2, 2022 This webinar is geared toward treating professionals, school professionals, parents, caregivers, and individuals with SM! Join individuals who have overcome Selective… Continue reading Hear Our Voices Panel
Selective Mutism in the Schools: Resources for Supporting Intervention and Collaboration
Presented by Brittany Bice-Urbach, Ph.D. Recorded September 14, 2021 This webinar is geared educators and professionals working in school settings. Parents and treating providers may also find this information valuable… Continue reading Selective Mutism in the Schools: Resources for Supporting Intervention and Collaboration
Webinar: Beyond Talking – Targeting Exposures for the Bathroom and Eating
Using the bathroom and eating are two areas that many children with SM struggle with. While for some children, the anxiety has to do with the talking related to these activities (e.g. asking to use the bathroom or asking for help opening food items), many children struggle with the activities themselves. Join Rachel Busman and Eleanor Ezell in a discussion
Webinar: Differentiating Exposures at School- Meaningful Goals for Each Stage of Your Child’s Journey
Emily Doll and Rachel Busman talk about speaking at school and how parents and teachers can choose the right path based on where the child is at in their speaking goals. The speakers will specifically discuss what strategies to use 1) when the child is not yet verbal at all, 2) when the child is starting to speak, and
Webinar: De-Stressing the Season: Tips and Strategies for Navigating Bravery During the Holidays
Keeping children’s anxiety at bay can be challenging while navigating these uncertain times of COVID-19. Join Dr. Rachel Busman and Dr. Jami Furr as they share tips for mitigating your child’s and teen’s anxiety.
Webinar: Managing Anxiety in the Face of COVID-19
Keeping children’s anxiety at bay can be challenging while navigating these uncertain times of COVID-19. Join Dr. Rachel Busman and Dr. Jami Furr as they share tips for mitigating your child’s and teen’s anxiety.
Webinar: Courage at Camp
Are you looking to help a child with Selective Mutism successfully navigate the world of summer camps? Join Dr. Rachel Merson as she discusses how to support children with SM in engaging at and speaking in camp programs this summer. Whether camp attendance is virtual or in-person, strategies will be provided for setting and accomplishing brave talking goals, particularly with consideration to coronavirus-related changes.
Webinar: Selective Mutism 101: Myths, Tips, and Treatment
Do you suspect that your child has selective mutism or has your child recently been diagnosed? Are you seeking a better understanding of this disorder and how to best help your child? If you are like most parents, you have many questions and are struggling to find answers. Please join Rachel Busman, Psy.D., ABPP as she discusses the distinguishing characteristics and diagnostic features of Selective Mutism.
Webinar: My Journey Through Silence: A Young Adult’s Perspective on Selective Mutism
Jonathan Kohlmeier was diagnosed with selective mutism at age 5. Through extensive therapy he was able to overcome his SM. At the age of 19 he wrote a book about his experiences called Learning to Play the Game: My Journey Through Silence. From not speaking to a single classmate in kindergarten to eventually being on his high school debate team, Jonathan will talk about his journey and answer questions. Moderating the discussion will be Dr. Steven Kurtz, Jonathan’s own doctor who helped him challenge his SM as a child.