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This podcast is for those that have someone in their life affected by Selective Mutism. Whether you are a parent of a child with Selective Mutism, a teacher with an SM student, or a medical professional working with an SM patient, this podcast will give you an inside look at what Selective Mutism is and how a child can be supported to help them overcome this anxiety disorder. As a mom of a child with SM, this podcast will be a way for me to help others on the same journey. I will share the ups and downs of our journey and hopefully help you avoid some detours along yours. New episodes will be released the 3rd Thursday of every month. I hope you join me! www.smhelp.org
Episodes
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
This is a special episode spoken directly to teens and young adults with Selective Mutism. This episode's goal is to empower you to take the first steps towards overcoming your Selective Mutism.
Use coupon code podcast17 to save 50% on Lifetime Access to the Fall 2021 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit to learn more about how to help treat teens and young adults with Selective Mutism. Click HERE for more information.
Email smhelp2020@gmail.com if you are wanting to connect with someone about helping you overcome your Selective Mutism.
Looking for a support group geared towards teens and young adults with Selective Mutism? Check out these Facebook Groups:
Selective Mutism Awareness for Adults/Teenagers
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
In this episode, you'll hear our story on how chiropractic care helped our daughter with SM create a better communication system between her brain and body. You'll learn about a technique called Neuro Emotional Technique that helped unlock some memories that were causing physiological changes to our daughter.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Does your SM Child have explosive tendencies? Do they seem to have a meltdown over the tiniest thing? Listen to this episode to learn what you can do to help them through it.
Click HERE to purchase "The Explosive Child" by Dr. Ross Greene
For more information about Selective Mutism, visit www.smhelp.org
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
In this episode, you will learn how a behavior analyst could help someone affected by Selective Mutism.
To learn about Family Coaching, visit www.smhelp.org/family-coaching
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
In this episode, you'll learn how to support an SM child as they are on an extended holiday break from school. You'll learn the importance of keeping a routine, how to avoid communication regression, and tips on how to hopefully avoid school refusal.
Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. will begin offering Behavioral Services starting January 1st, 2022. For more information, visit www.smhelp.org.
To view the Facebook Video showing the board we used to keep a routine, click HERE.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Occupational Therapy is one of those types of therapies you've probably heard about, but may not fully understand how it could help someone with Selective Mutism. In this episode, I'll talk about how I came to understand what OT can do and how it helped our daughter take steps towards overcoming her Selective Mutism.
Links from this episode:
Zones of Regulation: www.zonesofregulation.com
Sense-ational Spaces: https://www.senseationalspaces.com
Spring 2021 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit Lifetime Access:
https://www.smhelp.org/store/p12/Spring_2021_Online_Summit_-_Individual_Days.html; save 15% on Lifetime Access to any individual day of the Spring 2021 Summit by using coupon code podcast12
Parent Coaching: www.smhelp.org/parent-coaching
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
In this episode, learn ways to ease an SM child's anxiety during the holiday season to give them the best opportunity to communicate with relatives.
For questions about Selective Mutism, reach out via email to smhelp2020@gmail.com
For information about P.R.I.D.E. Skills click HERE
For more information about preparing a child with SM for the holidays, visit the SMart Center's website by clicking HERE
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Play dates can be an effective way for a child with Selective Mutism to start talking to friends and classmates. But, there are certain strategies that parents need to be aware of to make the most out of a playdate.
For more information about Selective Mutism, visit www.smhelp.org
Parent Coaching is now being offered by Selective Mutism H.E.L.P.! If you are interested in one on one support, please email smhelp2020@gmail.com.
*This episode made me very emotional thinking about these memories. This caused me to misspeak at one point. I should have said "open ended" question instead of "open choice" question while playing the game Candy Land.
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
In this episode you will learn tips and strategies to help a child with Selective Mutism have a fun Halloween night. You will learn how to support an SM child before Halloween, during Halloween, and when the night is over. Plus, tips for those children that may not be ready to go trick or treating, but still want to be a part of Halloween night.
Website: www.smhelp.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SelectiveMutismHELP
Email: smhelp2020@gmail.com
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
In this episode, you will learn about how Selective Mutism H.E.L.P got started, who is involved, and what resources are available. Plus, you will get information about the next free Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit.
Link to register for the free Online Summit: www.smhelp.org/free-summit
If you would like to contribute to the operating costs associated with the website, this podcast, and the free summit, visit https://www.smhelp.org/awareness-merchandise.html