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EP85: Melting Down at Home, “Fine” at School

2026-11-02T15:40:58-05:00November 2nd, 2026|

Episode 85 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center's Counseling and Assessments department, on a back-to-school pattern they've been hearing about more and more: the child who melts down every morning at home, while the teacher insists they're "fine" at school.

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How to Help Your Teen Improve Their Time Management Skills

2026-11-02T15:41:49-05:00November 2nd, 2026|

For most teens, life can feel like a whirlwind of school assignments, extracurricular activities, social events, and family obligations. For our teens with Selective Mutism, [...]

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EP84: Why Isn’t Treatment Working?

2026-10-14T14:35:59-04:00October 14th, 2026|

Episode 84 features Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center's Counseling and Assessments department, taking on a question they hear from families all the time: "We've been in treatment for years and tried everything. Why isn't it working?"

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EP83: The First 30 Days of School: What Parents and Teachers Should Focus On

2026-10-14T14:25:55-04:00October 14th, 2026|

Episode 83 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center's Counseling and Assessments department, on what really matters during the first 30 days of the school year.

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🌟 Helper Roles With a Purpose: Building Confidence at School 🌟

2026-10-06T15:25:47-04:00October 6th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For a child with Selective Mutism, being part of the classroom involves more than being physically present. [...]

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🌟 What Causes Processing Challenges in Children with Selective Mutism? 🌟

2026-09-28T13:07:30-04:00September 28th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum Interested in scheduling a comprehensive assessment? Get started now! When we think about [...]

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