EP33 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a detailed discussion between Dr. E and Dr. Jenna on the critical role parenting plays in the treatment of Selective Mutism. In the episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna dive into the four main parenting styles – permissive, authoritarian, uninvolved and authoritative – highlighting their characteristics and impact on treatment. 

Chapters: 

(4:58) UNDERSTANDING PARENTING STYLES & THEIR IMPACT 

(9:37) FINDING THE RIGHT PARENTING APPROACH 

(18:03) HOW PARENTING STYLES AFFECT OUR CHILDREN & TEENS 

(28:49) EXPLAINING THE ‘UNINVOLVED PARENT’ 

(38:40) THE IMPACT OF AUTHORITARIAN PARENTING 

(42:20) THE AUTHORITATIVE PARENTING APPROACH