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

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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. 4D AGO

    Treating Your Selectively Mute Child in their Natural Environment w/ Ruth Perednik

    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. -- 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 -  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 -  For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠  This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

    1h 8m

  2. JUN 30

    EP55: Fostering Independence in Elementary-Aged Children w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

    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. -- 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 -  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/  -  For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠  This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

    48 min

  3. JUN 16

    EP54 (Ask Dr. E): Ideal summer jobs for teens with SM, managing inappropriate behavior in public, SM vs just refusing to speak & more

    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. -- 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? - 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  -  For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠  This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

    42 min

  4. MAY 19

    EP53: Bilingualism & Selective Mutism w/ Anna Biavati

    EP53 features a discussion between Dr E and speech & language therapist, Anna Biavati.  In this episode, Dr. E and Anna discuss bilingualism and multilingualism’s connection to Selective Mutism,  the differences Between Speech & Language Difficulties and General Anxiety, how to Treatment & School-Based Accommodations for children with Speech & Language challenges, and more. -- Chapters:  (6:18) Bilingualism & Multilingualism and Selective Mutism, A General Understanding (17:27) Differences Between Speech & Language Difficulties and General Anxiety (31:26) Speech & Language Challenges: Treatment & School-Based Accommodations (41:46) Family & School Involvement in Speech & Language Treatment (53:37) How to Utilize Visuals and Games to Stimulate Language Learning -  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 -  For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠  This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

    1h 4m

  5. MAY 5

    EP52: Misophonia & Selective Mutism: When Sounds Trigger Emotional & Physiological Responses w/ Dr. Ali Mattu

    EP52 features a discussion between Dr E and clinical psychologist, Dr. Ali Mattu, on the connection between misophonia - a disorder where certain sounds trigger emotional and physiological responses - and Selective Mutism. In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Ali discuss what misophonia is, it’s connection to general anxiety disorder, strategies and tools to spot it in your children and treat it and more. -- Chapters:  (3:51) Understanding Misophonia (11:14) Misophonia’s connection to general anxiety disorder (19:06) How parents can spot Misophonia in their children (28:25) Strategies & tools for managing Misophonia (39:36) Experimentation and advocacy are the keys to overcoming Misophonia -  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 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)

    59 min

  6. APR 21

    EP51 (Ask Dr. E): How to handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more

    EP51 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 handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more. Chapters:  (4:36) How do I address my child's anxious potty talk? (9:06) How do I make sure my selectively mute child is safe in swim class? (14:35) How do I help my teen speak up in peer groups? (21:22) Should we discuss Selective Mutism with our children? (26:29) How can teachers help students with selective mutism interact with peers? - 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  -  For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠  This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

    40 min

  7. APR 7

    EP50: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Selective Mutism - Parental Self-Care Strategies & Tips w/ Janeen Herskovitz, LMHC

    EP50 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum and Janeen Herskovitz, a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida, on self-care strategies & tips for parents with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Selective Mutism.   In this episode, Dr. E and Janeen discuss the importance of self-care for parents, strategies and tips, understanding emotional dysregulation, and more. -- Chapters:  (3:39) The Importance of Parental Self-Care (16:51) Self-Care Strategies for Parents (29:34) Understanding Emotional Dysregulation (43:40) Importance of Downtime (54:41) More Self-Care Strategies for Parents -  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 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)

    1h 4m

  8. MAR 24

    EP49: Intro to Sensory Challenges & Selective Mutism w/ Dr. Bethany Bilodeau

    EP49 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum and Dr. Bethany Bilodeau, on Sensory Challenges and Selective Mutism.   In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. B discuss the relationship between Selective Mutism & Sensory Processing Disorder, Signs Your Child May Have Sensory Issues, Tips to Help your Child with Sensory Issues and more. -- Chapters:  (4:57) Selective Mutism & Sensory Processing Disorder (11:03) Signs Your Child May Have Sensory Issues (19:56) Tips to Help your Child with Sensory Issues (30:15) Impact of Sensory Overload on Communication (37:18) What Can Trigger Sensory Overload? -  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 C&A, our General Mental health Counseling & Assessments division. -  For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠  This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

    43 min
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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

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