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EP64 (Ask Dr. E): Shyness vs SM, Key Indicators, Diagnosis & more

2025-11-06T16:47:45-05:00November 6th, 2025|

EP64 of the Unspoken Words podcast features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where we answer real questions from our listeners. In this episode, we answer five essential questions about Selective Mutism

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EP63: Halloween Tips & Tricks w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2025-10-23T10:22:40-04:00October 22nd, 2025|

EP63 features a discussion between Dr E and Dr. Jenna Blum, a lead Clinical Psychologist 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 discuss the upcoming Halloween holiday.

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EP62: Empowering Independence in Selectively Mute Teens w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2025-10-08T18:23:27-04:00October 8th, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna discuss how to encourage decision making, the importance of fostering self-help skills, developing your child’s problem-solving skills and more.

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EP61: How Shining Star, Josiah, Became “Full Volume Everywhere”

2025-09-26T13:37:09-04:00September 26th, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. D’Angelo discuss Josiah’s unique but relatable experience with Selective Mutism, breakthrough strategies and surprise moments, going from isolated to “full volume everyone”, and much, much more.

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EP60: Helping Kids with Selective Mutism Bounce Back from Setbacks w/ Dr. Natalie Weder

2025-09-10T10:32:31-04:00September 10th, 2025|

EP60 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and psychiatrist, Dr. Natalie Weder, on how to help young children bounce back from social and emotional setbacks. In the episode, Dr. Elisa-Shipon-Blum and Dr. Natalie Weder discuss resilience, reframing, recognizing micro-moments of success and more.

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EP59: Live Chat w/ Parents @ CommuniCamp™

2025-08-25T16:32:25-04:00August 25th, 2025|

In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three participating parents discuss strategies for a positive start to the school year, navigating the bathroom issue at school, what to do when your child refuses to go to school and more.

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EP58: Selective Mutism and the Power of Play w/ Dr. Jody LeVos

2025-08-15T09:29:28-04:00August 15th, 2025|

In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jody LeVos discuss how different types of play—from structured therapy to free exploration—can be integrated into treatment to support emotional regulation and encourage speech development.

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EP56: Treating Your Selective Mute Child in their Natural Environment w/ Ruth Perednik

2025-07-16T15:26:45-04:00July 16th, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Ruth Perednik 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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EP55: Fostering Independence in Elementary-Aged Children w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2025-07-01T13:04:07-04:00July 1st, 2025|

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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