Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

SMart Center
Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

Selective Mutism is a social communication anxiety disorder that can be incredibly difficult to navigate and often misunderstood. Fortunately, your host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum DO, has over 30 years of experience in understanding and treating Selective Mutism. This podcast serves to educate those who are struggling (or those who may know someone who is struggling) and to allow their words to be heard. Listen along for tips, strategies, and everything and anything selective mutism. For all podcast inquiries please contact Dakota Hornak at dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org

  1. MAR 10

    EP48: How Shining Star, Alex, Overcame Selective Mutism

    EP48 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. This episode, we meet former SMart Center patient, Alex Collins. In this episode, Dr. E and Alex discuss Alex’s journey with Selective Mutism, what worked during her treatment, advice she has for those still working to overcome SM, and much, much more. -- Chapters:  (5:28) ALEX’S UNIQUE BUT RELATABLE EXPERIENCE WITH SELECTIVE MUTISM (9:41) STRATEGIES THAT HELPED ALEX THE MOST DURING HER JOURNEY WITH SELECTIVE MUTISM (14:34) ALEX’S LIFE AFTER SELECTIVE MUTISM (18:15) ALEX’S ADVICE TO CHILDREN & PARENTS CURRENTLY WORKING TO OVERCOME SELECTIVE MUTISM (21:45) HOW CHILDREN AND TEENS PROGRESS DURING COMMUNICAMP -  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  Share our upcoming Selective Mutism In The School Virtual Conference with your child or teen’s school staff. 6.5 CEs/CEUs are available.  Learn more about CommuniCamp, our 3+ day intensive group treatment and ALL DAY parent training & support program -  For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠  This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

    28 min
  2. FEB 24

    EP47 (Ask Dr. E): Dealing with contamination, whether impatience is a sign of OCD, if developing SM at home but not at school is possible & more

    EP47 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 deal with contamination; if your child’s impatient, demand-driven behavior is a sign of OCD, if it’s possible to develop SM at home but speak clearly at school and more.  -- Chapters:  (4:18) How do you deal with contamination? (11:12) Are my six-year-old daughter's impatience, refusal to comply until she gets what she wants, and negative assumptions about others related to OCD, and are they treatable? (16:28) Can a teenager develop SM at home but speak clearly at school? (20:44) How can I help my 10-year-old son with ASD and selective mutism continue building social confidence despite lingering anxiety in certain situations? (25:14) Where should treatment start for a 4-year-old with selective mutism and "the quad," especially given school-related challenges, to maximize progress without overwhelming the child? -  Ask Dr. Ea question of your own!  Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum  Explore ourSMart Center success stories!  Get started at the SMart Center  Listen to other Unspoken Words episodeshere.  For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast onInstagram &YouTube  Share ourupcoming Selective Mutism In The School Virtual Conference with your child or teen’s school staff. 6.5 CEs/CEUs are available.  Learn more about C&A, our General Mental health Counseling & Assessments division. -  For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠  This podcast was produced and promoted byNew Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

    37 min
  3. JAN 27

    EP45: How Shining Star, Nick, Overcame Selective Mutism

    EP45 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. This episode, we meet former SMart Center patient, Nick Jones.  In this episode, Dr. E and Nick discuss how Nick overcame Selective Mutism, how Nick approaches social interactions today, the importance of small wins and much, much more.  --  This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)  -  Chapters:  (3:30) NICK’S SELECTIVE MUTISM BATTLE BEGAN AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT  (10:09) SELECTIVE MUTISM STILL PLAYS A ROLE IN NICK’S EVERYDAY LIFE  (14:42) NICK’S ADVICE TO TEENS STRUGGLING WITH SELECTIVE MUTISM  (24:05) WHEN YOU HAVE SELECTIVE MUTISM, TEXTING IS EASIER THAN IN-PERSON CONVERSATIONS  (28:25) NICK’S BATTLE WITH SELECTIVE MUTISM SERVES AS A BEACON OF HOPE FOR OTHERS  -  Ask Dr. E a question of your own!  Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum  Explore our SMart Center success stories, including Nick Jones!   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  Share our upcoming Selective Mutism In The School Virtual Conference with your child or teen’s school staff. 6.5 CEs/CEUs are available.   Learn more about CommuniCamp, our 3+ day intensive group treatment and ALL DAY parent training & support program. -  For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

    33 min
5
out of 5
20 Ratings

About

Selective Mutism is a social communication anxiety disorder that can be incredibly difficult to navigate and often misunderstood. Fortunately, your host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum DO, has over 30 years of experience in understanding and treating Selective Mutism. This podcast serves to educate those who are struggling (or those who may know someone who is struggling) and to allow their words to be heard. Listen along for tips, strategies, and everything and anything selective mutism. For all podcast inquiries please contact Dakota Hornak at dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org

You Might Also Like

Content Restricted

This episode can’t be played on the web in your country or region.

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.

Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada