42 episodes
Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum SMart Center
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 18 Ratings
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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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Introducing Dr. Jenna, PsyD!
In this episode, Dr. E. introduces Dr. Jenna to the SMart Center’s podcast audience.
Dr. Jenna received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is now working full-time at the SMart Center.
They discuss Dr. Jenna's passion for psychology, her career path, her upcoming role at the SMart Center and more.
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This podcast was produced, published and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)
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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 C&A, our General Mental health Counseling & Assessments division
Read more about Dr. Jenna here
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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org -
EP31: Navigating College Accommodations w/ Dr. Eric Endlich
EP31 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a detailed discussion between Dr. E and Dr. Eric Endlich on the process and challenges of securing college accommodations for students with disabilities.
In the episode, Dr. E and Dr. Endlich discuss the differences between K-12 and college accommodations, the role of self-advocacy, types of accommodations available, the importance of early preparation and parental involvement and more.
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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)
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Chapters:
(4:33) UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
(13:35) BEST COLLEGES FOR STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS
(19:42) EXAMPLES OF NON-ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS
(27:03) EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS
(36:13) WHEN TO DISCLOSE A DISABILITY TO YOUR COLLEGE
(44:53) IMPORTANCE OF STARTING COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESS EARLY
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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 C&A, our General Mental health Counseling & Assessments division
Visit Dr. Eric Endlich’s Top College Consultants here
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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org -
EP30 (Ask Dr. E): Is private school the answer? Why your teen won't leave their room, resources for parents & more
This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)
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In the latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, Dr. E answers five teen-related listener questions, including whether changing schools can serve as a fresh start for your teen, how to handle a teen who won’t leave their room, how to continue supporting and encouraging your teen and more.
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Chapters:
(2:57) My son is 18 and is completely silent everywhere. He hasn’t spoken since 2nd grade. Are there any resources you recommend I check out and pass along?
(10:45) Will changing schools solve my teen’s mutism? If so, should I consider a special education school or a private school?
(17:09) I have a 15-year-old son with SM and social anxiety who refuses to go to school and stays in his bedroom all day. How can I help him? What’s a good first step?
(22:00) I have a 14-year-old daughter who has social communication difficulties, sensory processing difficulties and defiance at home. What training(s) do you recommend we check out to help support and encourage her?
(28:01) Is there a link between Multiple Personality Disorder and SM? My 17-yr-old brother, out of the blue, stopped talking to his close family in late 2022. Have you seen anything like this before?
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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 episodes of Unspoken Words here.
Learn more about C&A, our General Mental Health Counseling & Assessments division
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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org -
EP29: The Consequences of Untreated Eating Disorders w/ Dr. Megan Faye
EP29 of the Unspoken Words podcast features an in-depth discussion between Dr. E and Dr. Megan Faye on eating difficulties, specifically focusing on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder – otherwise known as ARFID.
In the episode, Dr. E and Dr. Faye explore the reasons behind the lack of awareness regarding ARFID, its diagnostic criteria, its developmental patterns, and much, much more.
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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)
To learn more about Dr. Megan Faye, please view her bio.
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Chapters:
(3:52) IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING ARFID
(10:04) A DEEP DIVE INTO SENSORY PROCESSING & EATING BEHAVIORS
(19:40) THE CONSEQUENCES OF UNTREATED ARFID
(25:05) PRACTICAL TREATMENT APPROACHES TO ARFID
(39:09) ARFID, A COMPREHENSIVE PARENTING GUIDE
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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 C&A, our General Mental health Counseling & Assessments division
Watch Dr. Megan Faye’s YouTube series here
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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org -
EP28: The Buddy Process, Explained w/ Jennifer Brittingham
EP28 of the Unspoken Words podcast features an in-depth discussion on the buddy process, an important and effective accommodation to help children and teens with Selective Mutism build comfort in the classroom.
In the episode, Dr. E and Jen explain what the buddy process is, why it’s so important, what to do when the school isn’t cooperating, and much, much more.
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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)
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Chapters:
(2:59) Explaining the Buddy Process
(6:22) Why the Buddy Process is so important and how to set your child up for success
(20:26) What if the school can't implement the buddy process?
(29:19) How the buddy process evolves as your child gets older
(36:06) Next steps once child's buddies are in place and working
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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 episodes of Unspoken Words here.
Learn more about C&A, our General Mental health Counseling & Assessments division
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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org -
EP27: How Shining Star, Olive, Overcame Selective Mutism
This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)
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This episode features the latest installment of our Shining Star series. Olive was diagnosed with Selective Mutism in pre-school, when her parents noticed she wasn’t talking in school yet was fully verbal and “normal” at home.
In this episode, Dr. E sits down with Olive's mom, Mindy, to discuss how Olive overcame Selective Mutism, what Olive is like today, and the strategies that worked.
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Chapters:
(3:14) Mindy and her daughter Olive’s Selective Mutism Story
(8:10) Mindy and her daughter's experience at CommuniCamp
(12:17) The tipping point moment where treatment was the only way through
(15:24) What's Olive like today?
(23:27) Importance of Parental Education
(27:22) Mindy's advice to parents and strategies that worked for her and her child
(42:07) How Mindy helped her child build social connections
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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 episodes of Unspoken Words here.
Learn more about C&A, our General Mental health Counseling & Assessments division
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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org
Customer Reviews
Attended communicamp
We attended Communicamp summer ‘23 with my 9 yo daughter. We’re also in NV where services are lacking. I don’t know how we would have started/gotten through the school year. We are working closely w/teachers, speech therapy, psychologist. We added accommodations to her IEP. I continue to listen to Dr. E’s podcasts. Dr. E’s family approach is essential. As parents we use the tools we learned at Communicamp daily.
I am very grateful to Dr. E!
I’m revising my daughter’s IEP which requires me to regroup (& improve) all the information I’ve provided annually. I’m so happy that you now have content in my favorite platform, a podcast. It’s unfortunate that such a common disorder is treated like it’s so rare. Or that evidence based treatment couldn’t be found in Nevada. YET, I couldn’t be more grateful for Elisa dedicating her career to children like our daughters.
So helpful
This is my favorite pod bc the hosts and guests break down the complex concepts into really easy bits and strategies to understand
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