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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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Friends Make Talking Easier: Using Peers to Support Progress in Selective Mutism

2026-10-13T09:43:25-04:00October 13th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For many children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM), communication becomes easier when they are doing something [...]

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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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“But They’re Fine at School!” — Understanding School Refusal in Children with Selective Mutism

2026-09-30T11:31:32-04:00September 22nd, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When anxiety and meltdowns happen at home, the solution may begin at school. Your child screams, cries, [...]

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Your Child’s Journey to Communication Success Starts with YOU!

2026-09-15T11:56:32-04:00September 15th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum We know how much you want to help your child overcome Selective Mutism (SM) and find their voice in [...]

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Parents Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Look, Listen & Learn; Children and Teens Can Too!

2026-09-10T11:54:33-04:00September 10th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When helping children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM) or social communication anxiety, we often focus on [...]

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