Selective Mutism HELP

Épisodes

• May 2026 Newsletter 06.05.2026 17min

  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.
• March 2026 Newsletter 20.03.2026 22min

  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 Management workshop, here the answer to the question "How do I move my child beyond a whisper," here a Progress is Possible story to provide hope, learn about an upcoming free Sound & Movement webinar, learn about a recent research project, as well as find how to join a community of support.  Here are the links mentioned in the episode: Anger Management Workshop Parent Training Information Sound & Movement Webinar SM Help Community of Support Private Facebook Group For questions, you can email Kelly at smhelp2020@gmail.com
• How to Fade-In at School 09.05.2025 26min

  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.
• Fading-in a New Talking Partner 25.03.2025 22min

  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.
• Fading In at a Client's Home 04.02.2025 15min

  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.
• Podcast Episodes are Coming Back! 10.01.2025 1min

  This new season of podcast episodes will be about interventions and strategies that can be used to help children and teens struggling with Selective Mutism.
• ”Overcoming” Selective Mutism 04.05.2023 8min

  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.E.L.P. or join the private SM Community of Support.
• Understanding the Polyvagal Theory and How it Relates to SM 15.12.2022 20min

  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 situations.   To connect on this topic, email smhelp2020@gmail.com   For more information about the 2nd Annual Selective Mutism Foundation Annual conference, visit www.smhelp.org/smf-conference
• How to Talk to Our Kids About Their Selective Mutism 17.11.2022 12min

  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.
• How to Talk to Family Members About Selective Mutism 20.10.2022 12min

  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 Selective Mutism, go to www.smhelp.org   To schedule your free 30-minute Coaching Consultation, go to www.smhelp.org/coaching   For more information about the Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summits, go to www.smhelp.org/free-summit
• Preparing a Child with Selective Mutism for Picture Day 15.09.2022 6min

  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
• The Power of Parent Support Groups 18.08.2022 9min

  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.
• Exposure Ideas for Kids with Selective Mutism 21.07.2022 32min

  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.
• A Message to Parents 16.06.2022 12min

  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.
• Making the Most Out of Summer for an SM Child 19.05.2022 15min

  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
• Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Free Online Summits 21.04.2022 12min

  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.
• A Message for Teens and Young Adults with Selective Mutism 17.03.2022 12min

  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.
• How a Chiropractor Could Help Someone with Selective Mutism 17.02.2022 14min

  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.
• Selective Mutism and a Child’s Explosive Tendencies 20.01.2022 9min

  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.
• How a Behavior Analyst Could Help Someone with Selective Mutism 19.01.2022 10min

  In this episode, you will learn how a behavior analyst could help someone affected by Selective Mutism.