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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 Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
In this episode, I'm sending a message to all the parents that are going through the journey of supporting their child as they overcome Selective Mutism.
If you are looking for support from a parent who has experience helping their own child with SM, please email smhelp2020@gmail.com
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
In this episode, you'll learn tips and strategies to help your child with SM transition from one grade level to the next and how to keep the momentum going throughout the summer. For a video showing the schedule we used to keep a summer routine click HERE For more information about Parent Coaching, click HERE For information about the Spring 2022 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Summit, click HERE
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Learn about the invaluable information that has been shared in past Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summits and how you can register for the next Free Summit happening May 20-24th, 2022.
To register for the upcoming Summit, go to www.smhelp.org/free-summit
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