Selective Mutism HELP

In this episode, you'll hear about numerous webinars and workshops. You'll learn how to keep momentum going for your child during the summer break and how to incorporate humor to lower anxiety and increase verbalizations.   Links for this episode: Selective Mutism, Anxiety, & Communication Webinar 5 Keys to Resiliency Workshop Free Consultation Calendar   Client Services Free Sound & Movem...

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 Ma...

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   S...

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  

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...

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 questi...

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...

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 situat...

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

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 Selec...

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  

In this episode, you'll learn how important Parent Support Groups can be when you are on the journey of supporting your child in overcoming their Selective Mutism. Plus, you'll learn about a new Parent Support Group facilitated by Selective Mutism H.E.L.P.   For more information about Parent Support Groups and to Register, visit www.smhelp.org/parent-support-groups.   Don't forget, there will only...

In this episode you'll a recording of what was discussed about Exposure Therapy during the Spring 2021 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit. You'll hear about different exposures that worked and didn't work as well as how to best utilize a play date.   For more information about Parent Coaching, visit www.smhelp.org/parent-coaching For more information about Online Summit that Selective Mutism...

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

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

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

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...

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.

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  

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  

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 vi...

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-a...

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...

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, p...

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...