Selective Mutism HELP

March 2026 Newsletter

Season 3 is going to be podcasts based on the monthly newsletters. Life is busy and sometimes it can be hard to find time to read through a Newsletter. Hopefully, by listening to information shared in the newsletter will be a better use of your busy schedule and you'll be able to get the helpful information included!

In the March 2026 newsletter, you'll hear information about the upcoming Anger Management workshop, here the answer to the question "How do I move my child beyond a whisper," here a Progress is Possible story to provide hope, learn about an upcoming free Sound & Movement webinar, learn about a recent research project, as well as find how to join a community of support. 

Here are the links mentioned in the episode:

Anger Management Workshop

Parent Training Information

Sound & Movement Webinar

SM Help Community of Support Private Facebook Group

For questions, you can email Kelly at smhelp2020@gmail.com

How to Fade-In at School

In this episode you'll hear about the strategies used to help a child begin using their voice within the school. The most important part of a fade-in is to be patient, flexible, and incorporates the child's interests. 

Resources on how to get more information and support from Selective Mutism H.E.L.P.:

SM Help Community of Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/785133572938172

 

Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SelectiveMutismHELP/

 

Email: smhelp2020@gmail.com

 

Website: www.smhelp.org

Fading-in a New Talking Partner

In this episode you'll hear strategies used to transfer speech from myself to a same-aged peer and how to generalize speech to a different environment. 

Here is the link to the book discussed in this episode https://amzn.to/42prxQT

Here is the link for more information to the upcoming conference - make sure to use the code SMIC2025 to save 10% on registration www.smhelp.org/smic2025

 

Fading In at a Client's Home

This is Part 1 of a three part series on Fading In. In this episode I share information on a fade-in I did at a child's home during our first session.

Here are some links discussed in the episode

Selective Mutism International Conference information www.smhelp.org/smic2025

Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/SelectiveMutismHELP/

 

Selective Mutism Community of Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/785133572938172

Podcast Episodes are Coming Back!

After not releasing episodes for a couple years, I'm excited to announce I'll be back on the microphone! My goal is to share some of the strategies and interventions I use with my clients to help support them on their journey. I invite you to join the SM Community of Support Facebook Group to keep up to date with all that Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. has going on, plus have a safe place to ask questions and gain insight from fellow group members.  Here is the link to join https://www.facebook.com/groups/785133572938172

 

For more information about Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. and the services available, visit www.smhelp.org

”Overcoming” Selective Mutism

In this episode, I'll share how our daughter has been doing since overcoming her Selective Mutism and what overcoming means to me. 

This will be the last podcast episode dedicated to Selective Mutism. If you are looking for support to help your child or yourself on the journey to overcoming Selective Mutism, please reach out via email SmHelp2020@gmail.com, follow me on Facebook Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. or join the private SM Community of Support.

Understanding the Polyvagal Theory and How it Relates to SM

There is so much that goes on physiologically when someone has Selective Mutism - there is a tightening the the throat, the inability to make eye contact, a frozen expression. And why is this? I believe it relates to the vagus nerve and the Polyvagal Theory. This podcast episode explores the PolyVagal Theory to help understand what may be happening when someone is unable to speak in certain situations.

 

To connect on this topic, email smhelp2020@gmail.com

 

For more information about the 2nd Annual Selective Mutism Foundation Annual conference, visit www.smhelp.org/smf-conference

How to Talk to Our Kids About Their Selective Mutism

It can be hard to know if we should be telling our kids about their SM diagnosis and even harder to know what to tell them. In this episode, hear different strategies parents can use when it comes to talking to their kids about their SM.

 

Book List: www.smhelp.org/books

Coaching Consultation: www.smhelp.org/coaching

How to Talk to Family Members About Selective Mutism

Selective Mutism is not a well-known anxiety disorder. When people don't understand something, they may have a hard time believing in it. Our job as parents is to educate everyone who comes in contact with our child about SM, but to do it in a way where it is well received. In this episode, hear strategies that may help you educate your own family members about SM.

For more information about Selective Mutism, go to www.smhelp.org

 

To schedule your free 30-minute Coaching Consultation, go to www.smhelp.org/coaching

 

For more information about the Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summits, go to www.smhelp.org/free-summit

Preparing a Child with Selective Mutism for Picture Day

It can be very difficult for a child with Selective Mutism to smile in pictures. In this episode, you'll get tips on how to prepare your child for Picture Day at school.

For information about Parent Coaching, visit www.smhelp.org/coaching

To join the SM H.E.L.P. Community of Support on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/785133572938172