EP56 features a discussion between Dr Elisa Shipon-Blum and licensed psychologist Ruth Perednik.

In this episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Ruth discuss why children don’t progress by practicing skills only in a treatment setting, how to continue therapy at home, how to get buy-in from teachers and school staff and more.

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Chapters:

(3:37) Breaking the traditional therapy model

(15:50) The magic of integrative treatment

(28:06) Intensive interventions in real time

(40:45) Revolutionary school-based supports systems

(50:23) Evidence-based results and accountability

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Ask Dr. E a question of your own!

Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

Explore our SMart Center success stories!

Get started at the SMart Center

Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here.

For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube

Learn more about our SM in the School self-paced online course, eligible for 5.5 continuing education credits.

Learn more about CommuniCamp, our 3+ day intensive group treatment and ALL DAY parent training & support program

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

EP55 features a discussion between Dr E and Dr. Jenna Blum, a Clinical Psycholgoist at the SMart Center and the Director of the SMart Center’s growing general mental health department, Counseling & Assessments.

In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna break down how to foster independence in elementary-aged children. They discuss how to encourage decision making, foster self-help skills, develop your child’s problem-solving abilities and more.

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Chapters:

(3:38) How to Encourage Decision Making

(17:57) Importance of Fostering Self-Help Skills

(25:47) Developing your Child’s Problem Solving Skills

(32:38) Important of Planning & Routines

(38:44) How to Nurture Independence at School

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Ask Dr. E a question of your own!

Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

Explore our SMart Center success stories!

Get started at the SMart Center

Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here.

For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube

Learn more about our SM in the School self-paced online course, eligible for 5.5 continuing education credits.

Learn more about CommuniCamp, our 3+ day intensive group treatment and ALL DAY parent training & support program

Reference Handout discussed during episode: https://selectivemutismcenter.org/fostering-independence-in-elementary-aged-children/

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

EP54 of the Unspoken Words podcast features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where we answer real questions from our listeners.

In the episode, we answer five questions, including how to manage inappropriate behavior in public, recommended summer jobs for a teen with SM, selective mutism vs just refusing to speak & more.

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Chapters:

(4:56) How can I help my 8-year-old manage loud, inappropriate restaurant behavior?

(10:56) What summer jobs work for my 15-year-old daughter with selective mutism?

(18:33) What strategies help an 8-year-old with selective mutism and oppositional behaviors?

(23:21) How do you distinguish selective mutism from conscious refusal to speak?

(30:59) Should I relocate with my 4-year-old who has selective mutism?

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Ask Dr. E a question of your own!

Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

Explore our SMart Center success stories!

Get started at the SMart Center

Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here.

For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)