1 on 1 w/ Leila (a teen who overcame Selective Mutism)
Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum sits down with Leila, who first came to the SMart Center for treatment at age 14, to reflect on what actually changes when someone works through Selective Mutism.
EP81: Beyond the Symptom — What S-CAT® Really Is, and What It Isn’t
Episode 81 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 the foundation of it all: what S-CAT®, the SMart Center’s evidence-based social communication anxiety treatment, actually is, and just as importantly, what it isn’t.
EP80: Meeting Kids Where They Are: Parents, Hope, and the Power of CommuniCamp™
Episode 80 of the Unspoken Words Podcast takes listeners inside CommuniCamp™ for a candid roundtable between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three parents raising children with Selective Mutism.
EP79: How to Choose the Right Treatment Program for Your Child w/ Dr. Jenna
Episode 79 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum on the power of intensive group treatment for Selective Mutism, and why a few focused days can do what weekly therapy alone often cannot for children, teens, and adults.
EP78: Why Preparation Reduces Anxiety and Unlocks Communication w/ Dr. Jenna
Episode 78 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum on the power of preparation and why simple action plans can dramatically lower anxiety and unlock social communication.
EP77: How to Read the Subtle Messages From Your Child Using “Look, Listen, & Learn”
Episode 77 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, introducing one of the most transformative frameworks in selective mutism treatment: Look, Listen, Learn.
EP76: When Silence Feels Big — Understanding Difficult Behaviors in Children with SM
Episode 76 features Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum tackling one of the most misunderstood realities of Selective Mutism — the meltdowns, shutdowns, avoidance, and controlling moments that leave families exhausted.
EP75: Why Your Child Talks at Home But Goes Silent Around Peers w/ Dr. Jenna Blum
Episode 75 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, covering peer engagement, school transitions, and a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: grief.
EP74: Is It Selective Mutism, Autism, or Both? w/ Dr. Jenna Blum
Episode 74 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center’s Counseling & Assessments department, tackling one of the most frequently asked questions in the selective mutism community: Is it Selective Mutism, autism, or both?
EP73: The Three-Letter Formula That Lowers Anxiety & Unlocks Communication w/ Dr. Jenna
Episode 73 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum on the PVC model — a practical, anxiety-lowering framework at the core of the SMart Center's Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® approach.
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