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SUMMARY:Parents of Children with Selective Mutism Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Designed for parents and caretakers of preschool and elementary-aged children with Selective Mutism\, Social Anxiety and Extreme Shyness\, these group sessions\, guided by Faith Logan\, B.A. will deliver support and provide discussions about various topics such as separation anxiety\, fears/worries\, difficult behaviors\, eating\, sleeping and toileting issues\, advocating for your child\, school-related challenges\, parental self-care and more! These support groups are held every Friday at 2:00pm ET and ongoing support is recommended for continued success. You can select as many dates as you wish! Click here to register: https://fs4.formsite.com/smartcenter/parentsupport/index.html 
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/parents-of-children-with-selective-mutism-support-group/
LOCATION:SMart Center Virtual Treatment Room
CATEGORIES:Treatment Groups
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SUMMARY:General Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Alexis Trakhtorchuk\, B.A.\, will meet weekly for guided group sessions to discuss topics and share experience such as separation anxiety\, fears/worries\, difficult behaviors\, eating\, sleeping\, advocating for yourself and/or your child\, school-related challenges\, parental self-care and more!  \nThis event will reoccur every Thursday at 3:00pm EDT. Registration is $10/session. Ongoing support is recommended for continued success\, so we encourage you to participate in this recurring support group as often as possible! Click here to register and select the date(s) you wish to attend: https://fs4.formsite.com/smartcenter/8ki2icj6q4/index.html
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/general-mental-wellness/
LOCATION:SMart Center Virtual Treatment Room
CATEGORIES:Treatment Groups
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SUMMARY:Managing Parental Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Julia Gomes\, M.S.\, M.A. holds this online treatment group on a weekly basis. Support will be provided to parents/caregivers who may be feeling overwhelmed\, stressed\, burnt-out\, and exhausted. Topics will include how parents/caregivers are managing their mental health with all of the challenges that are occurring currently in the world. Parents/caregivers of children of all ages are encouraged to attend to receive psychoeducation regarding the onset\, symptoms\, and cycle of anxiety. Strategies regarding anxiety management and relaxation techniques will be given to parents/caregivers to utilize and implement in their lives. Additional resources and strategies will be provided to group members as well. \nThis event will reoccur every Monday at 5pm ET. Registration is $30/session. Ongoing support is recommended\, so we encourage you to participate in this recurring support group as often as possible! Click here to register and select the date(s) you with to attend: https://fs4.formsite.com/smartcenter/7lh8hdxgeo/index.html
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/managing-parental-anxiety/
LOCATION:SMart Center Virtual Treatment Room
CATEGORIES:Treatment Groups
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UID:14652-1585645200-1585648800@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:Managing Adolescent Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Support will be provided for adolescents\, ages 8-13\, who may be experiencing stress\, worries\, and feel as though things are out of their control. This group will provide psychoeducation regarding the onset and symptoms of anxiety as well as specific skills and techniques that they can implement to help manage symptoms of anxiety. Adolescents will be given weekly activities where they will implement strategies that they discussed in the group and apply it to their lives. The supportive nature of the group will encourage adolescents to share their fears and worries. Topics will include the discussions regarding the current global climate and its affect on the adolescent’s daily routine as well as the potential impact on their feelings of stress.  \nThis event will reoccur every Tuesday at 9am EDT. Registration is $30/session. Ongoing support is recommended as this situation is evolving daily\, so we encourage you to participate in this recurring support group as often as possible! Click here to register and select the date(s) you wish to attend: https://fs4.formsite.com/smartcenter/lclgmrqxbo/index.html 
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/managing-adolescent-anxiety/
LOCATION:SMart Center Virtual Treatment Room
CATEGORIES:Treatment Groups
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SUMMARY:General Support: Self-Care\, Anxiety\, Fears/Worries\, Advocating for Your Child\, and more!
DESCRIPTION:Free Online Parent Support Group\, guided by Faith Logan \nWe are all feeling the strains of this global pandemic. Anxiety is at an all time high now more than ever. Whether your kiddo is struggling with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, depression\, or behavioral issues\, or if Mom and Dad just need some good old-fashioned self-care\, we are here for you (while maintaining our social distance). You are warmly invited you to our SMart Center Web Support Room! Bring a snack\, drink your coffee\, throw a movie on for the kids\, pop in your AirPods\, and join us for any or all of our free parent support groups! \nYou might be thinking\, “how are we going to make progress when my kids aren’t in school and we are all quarantined?!” We are here to tell you that you can still achieve goals while practicing social distancing! Click here to view all of our Parent Support Groups – each varies by topic!  \n\nAll are welcome\, but space is limited\, so registration is required. Click here to register for this support group and to view other dates/times of various topics. Please select the session(s) you wish to attend. Select as many or as little as you’d like! 
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/general-support-self-care-anxiety-fears-worries-advocating-for-your-child-and-more-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Free Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Pros and Cons of Social Media Use
DESCRIPTION:Free Online Parent Support Group\, guided by Samantha Algauer\, MA \nWe are all feeling the strains of this global pandemic. Anxiety is at an all time high now more than ever. Whether your kiddo is struggling with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, depression\, or behavioral issues\, or if Mom and Dad just need some good old-fashioned self-care\, we are here for you (while maintaining our social distance). You are warmly invited you to our SMart Center Web Support Room! Bring a snack\, drink your coffee\, throw a movie on for the kids\, pop in your AirPods\, and join us for any or all of our free parent support groups! \nYou might be thinking\, “how are we going to make progress when my kids aren’t in school and we are all quarantined?!” We are here to tell you that you can still achieve goals while practicing social distancing! Click here to view all of our Parent Support Groups – each varies by topic!  \n\nAll are welcome\, but space is limited\, so registration is required. Click here to register for this support group and to view other dates/times of various topics. Please select the session(s) you wish to attend. Select as many or as little as you’d like! 
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/pros-and-cons-of-social-media-use-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Free Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T133000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Playdates & Achieving Goals While Quarantined
DESCRIPTION:It is important to play and maintain social communication and relationships during this time of social distancing. Join Tera Gibbs\, M.A.\, M.Ed.\, a doctoral trainee at the SMart Center\, LIVE! on Wednesday\, March 25th at 1pm EDT\, as she guides parents through how to conduct a play date virtually using in Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum’s Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®). She will review how to choose an activity\, invite others to join the group\, and facilitate play from a distance. Join Tera live\, or signup to receive a recording of the presentation and view it on-demand! During these unprecedented quaran-times\, progress is not canceled\, just recalibrated! Click here to register!
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/virtual-playdates-achieving-goals-while-quarantined/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200324T143000
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UID:14626-1585060200-1585063800@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:General S-CAT® Principles for Selective Mutism Adapted for Quarantine & Social Distancing
DESCRIPTION:During this unprecented time\, we\, the Selective Mutism experts\, want you to know that your child can and will maintain/build social communication skills while social distancing. The journey across the Social Communication Bridge® exists within ourselves! That’s why on Tuesday\, March 24th at 2:30pm EDT\, Samantha Algauer\, MA\, and Jenna Blum will provide one hour of psychoeducation to both parents and children of all ages about the Social Communication Bridge®\, S-CAT® Feelings Chart\, and discuss specific ways to progress your child or teen using step-by-step S-CAT® strategies. Techniques will be discussed and adapted to the current isolation period due to the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus\, COVID-19. This discussion will open up conversation between the child and his/her parents about anxiety\, while acting as a refresher for those who may have already been exposed to S-CAT®. To register\, click here. 
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/general-s-cat-principles-for-selective-mutism-adapted-for-quarantine-social-distancing/
CATEGORIES:Treatment Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200323T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200323T123000
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CREATED:20200320T204029Z
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SUMMARY:Activities To Do With Your Child During Quaran-times
DESCRIPTION:Free Online Parent Support Group\, guided by Julia Gomes\, MS\, MA \nWe are all feeling the strains of this global pandemic. Anxiety is at an all time high now more than ever. Whether your kiddo is struggling with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, depression\, or behavioral issues\, or if Mom and Dad just need some good old-fashioned self-care\, we are here for you (while maintaining our social distance). You are warmly invited you to our SMart Center Web Support Room! Bring a snack\, drink your coffee\, throw a movie on for the kids\, pop in your AirPods\, and join us for any or all of our free parent support groups! \nYou might be thinking\, “how are we going to make progress when my kids aren’t in school and we are all quarantined?!” We are here to tell you that you can still achieve goals while practicing social distancing! Click here to view all of our Parent Support Groups – each varies by topic!  \n\nAll are welcome\, but space is limited\, so registration is required. Click here to register for this support group and to view other dates/times of various topics. Please select the session(s) you wish to attend. Select as many or as little as you’d like! 
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/activities-to-do-with-your-child-during-quaran-times/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Free Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200214T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200217T140000
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SUMMARY:February 2020 CommuniCamp™ Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training Program
DESCRIPTION:CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training Program to help children and teens ages 3-17 (at every level of communication e.g. shut-down and non-communicative\, nonverbal\, somewhat communicative\, etc.) with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness speak in school and other social settings. Based on 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®)\, the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert\, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum\, we will help your child\, tween\, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home. \nThe CommuniCamp™ Mission is two-fold: 1) treatment in small\, peer-groups in a school for children and teens and 2) parent education\, training\, and support seminars: \nIntensive Group Treatment: \nOver the course of a three-day weekend (5 hours/day\, 15 hours total)\, our professionally trained counselors\, under the direction of our lead clinicians\, work directly with two-to-three campers on social comfort and confidence to instill social confidence\, increase communication\, and facilitate learning of coping skills using S-CAT® based strategies using each camper’s individual baseline for social communication. Through these strategies and by removing the expectation for speech and respecting each camper’s baseline\, our campers see and hear themselves communicating confidently in a peer-group school setting which translates to their school environment when they get home. \nParent Training\, Education\, and Support Seminars: \nWhile campers undergo treatment\, we simultaneously provide 15 hours of intensive parent education\, training\, and breakout support sessions so parents can immerse themselves in the world of Selective Mutism and learn strategies\, ask questions\, share stories\, receive support\, and feel confident implementing the goals\, strategies\, and interventions the entire family learned at CommuniCamp™\, at home. \nCommuniCamp™ has been rated as “excellent\,” “life-changing\,” and highly recommended by parents! \nWHEN IS IT? \n\nFriday\, February 14\, 2020: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST (Welcome & Orientation Get-Together)\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2020: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day One\, Child and Parent Sessions)\nSunday\, February 16\, 2020: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Two\, Child and Parent Sessions)\nMonday\, February 17\, 2020: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Three\, Child and Parent Sessions)\n\nThe SMart Center’s CommuniCamp™ Program is held multiple times over the course of the year. Click here to find out when! \nWHO CAN APPLY? Children and teens (new and existing SMart Center patients) ages 3-17-years-old with Selective Mutism\, Social Anxiety\, and/or Extreme Shyness (and their families!). Your loved one does not need an official diagnosis to attend. \nWHERE IS IT? We rent a local school in the Greater Philadelphia Area (Click here for local\, low-cost housing recommendations) \nHOW TO REGISTER? WHAT’S THE PROCESS & FEES? The process for families to join CommuniCamp™ is simple as 1-2-3! \n\nAPPLY. Click here to complete the application so that Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum can perform a detailed review and assessment of the application to determine if applicant is eligible for group treatment prior to being involved in our Individualized Intensive Treatment Program. This is one of many unique aspects of CommuniCamp™. This is how we are able to accept new patients directly into group treatment! Our globally successful\, evidence-based treatment approach\, Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (SCAT®)\, is grounded in the understanding that Selective Mutism is more than just not speaking in social settings. Your loved one with Selective Mutism and/or Social Anxiety developed SM and remains “stuck” from one or more contributing factors. The application also allows to start to uncover the child’s/teen’s unique needs so that we can utilize the appropriate S-CAT® strategies with respect to his/her baseline.  There is a $75 non-refundable application assessment fee. After a clinical assessment of your application\, you will be notified of your status within 2-3 business days. Since established SMart Center patients have already completed the initial interviews and assessments\, they are eligible to submit the application at no cost by using the coupon code: SMartPatient \nMEET. After your application is thoroughly reviewed\, you will be eligible for one of three meeting options (in-person or virtual\, dependent on clinical assessment of application) with one of our clinicians to deepen our understanding of your child’s unique social communication needs so that we can determine ideal group placement and identify and plan for the proper treatment strategies to utilize during the CommuniCamp™ weekend. Since we use S-CAT® model in a peer-group and school setting\, this step will help foster a comfortable\, fun\, and therapeutic weekend for all. There is a minimum fee of $300* for this step; however\, based on clinical assessment of application\, Dr. Shipon-Blum might recommend individualized treatment prior to attending the program. More detailed information and pricing will be sent upon application acceptance. After your meeting is completed and your CommuniCamp™ acceptance is confirmed\, we will create your child’s unique experience. Before\, during\, and after camp\, purposeful\, specific strategies are used to help ease each child’s specific anxieties\, which will foster social comfort in a school-like setting and hence\, communication. *This step is waived for SMart Center families who’ve been seen within 6 months to 1 year. Upon acceptance of application\, the meeting may or may not be necessary pending clinician determination.  \nATTEND. Steps 1 and 2 unite with a Welcome & Orientation Get-Together (the evening prior to Day One of the program) where campers and parents will meet their counselors\, fellow campers\, and tour the facility. Therapeutic\, S-CAT® strategies are incorporated into this pre-camp event so we recommend arriving to the Philadelphia area the afternoon before the Day One of the program. During CommuniCamp™ (after camper drop off)\, parents will meet each day with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and our clinical staff for educational and support sessions. Parents will receive hands-on training and learn proven\, step-by-step treatment strategies with goal charts\, opportunities to ask questions\, as well as time to connect with other parents. Campers will have a detailed schedule each day (9AM – 2PM) that consists of fun games and activities to foster social comfort\, confidence\, and progression of communication in home\, school\, and real world settings. Campers work directly with their counselors and clinicians in their small groups or paired with buddies\, as well as participate in pull-out sessions with our clinicians. The program includes charted games/goals\, handouts\, webinars\, an individual follow-up call\, and more to take home! There is an $1\,800 fee associated with this step.\n\nFor more detailed information\, click on the links below\, visit www.CommuniCamp.org or email CommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org \n\nour treatment method\, S-CAT®\n\nglobally successful\nbacked by research (95% success rate)\n\n\nemail us for parent references\nwhat to expect from CommuniCamp™\nfinancial assistance\nCommuniCamp™ Insurance Policy
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/february-2020-communicamp-intensive-group-treatment-and-parent-training-program/
LOCATION:Jenkintown\, PA
CATEGORIES:CommuniCamp
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SUMMARY:CommuniCamp Intensive Group Treatment for Selective Mutism February 2019
DESCRIPTION:CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ day intensive group treatment program to help children ages 3-15+ with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. Based on 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®)\, the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert\, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum\, we will help your child\, tween\, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home. CommuniCamp™ has dual missions: \n\nProfessionally trained counselors\, under the direction of our lead clinicians\, work directly with campers in a school-like setting on social comfort and confidence to facilitate learning and exposure using S-CAT® based social communication strategies.\nWe simultaneously provide intensive parent education\, training\, and breakout support sessions so you (the parents) can ask questions\, share stories\, receive support\, and feel confident implementing the goals and strategies you and your child learned at camp as soon as you get home.\n\n100% of parents rated CommuniCamp as “excellent” and 100% of the parents highly recommend it to others! \nWHEN IS IT? Presidents’ Day Weekend: February 15-18\, 2019 (click here to apply) \nWHO CAN APPLY? New and established patients! Children and teens ages 3-15+ years-old with Selective Mutism\, Social Anxiety\, and/or Extreme Shyness (and their families!) \nVisit www.CommuniCamp.org to learn more and to apply! You can also email CommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org to ask more detailed questions!
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/communicamp-intensive-group-treatment-for-selective-mutism-february-2019/
CATEGORIES:CommuniCamp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20181101T165959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T165959Z
UID:14073-1542114000-1542121200@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:Webinar Workshop: Selective Mutism Through the Ages: From Tots to Teens and Adults
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar Workshop: Selective Mutism Through the Ages: From Tots to Teens and Adults \n\n\n\nDate:\nTuesday\, November 13\, 2018\n\n\nTime:\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST\n\n\nMethod:\nLive Webinar (*Ability to access presentation following webinar for quick and easy reference)\n\n\nOverview:\nWhen evaluating an individual with Selective Mutism\, it is important to consider chronological age\, developmental level\, co-occurring diagnoses\, and stage of social communication (Shipon-Blum\, 2002). These factors will dictate how treatment should be structured (Shipon-Blum\, 2017). Utilizing case examples\, Dr. Shipon-Blum will review specific treatment interventions for children ages three to five\, ages six to nine\, ages ten to thirteen\, teenagers\, and young adults and discusses how these interventions are best implemented at home\, in school\, and in public settings. Read more below.\n\n\nCost:\n$100 (Early-bird special) $125 (after November 2nd)\n\n\nRegistration Link:\nhttp://bit.ly/2Pal7RL\n\n\nASHA CEUs\nYes. See below for details.\n\n\nNASP CPDs\nYes. See below for details.\n\n\n\nDescription: \nWhen evaluating an individual with Selective Mutism\, it is important to consider chronological age\, developmental level\, co-occurring diagnoses\, and stage of social communication (Shipon-Blum\, 2002). These factors will dictate how treatment should be structured (Shipon-Blum\, 2017). \nRegistering for this webinar allows you to: \n\nexplore the unique treatment needs of children\, teens\, and young adults\nlearn how to best tailor the overall treatment plan and specific strategies and interventions to promote engagement and communication progress.\ndiscover how individuals of different age ranges may present in treatment\, with a specific focus on children ages three to five\, ages six to nine\, ages ten to thirteen\, teenagers\, and young adults.\n\nUtilizing specific case examples\, Dr. Shipon-Blum will review specific treatment interventions for these age ranges and discusses how these interventions are best implemented at home\, in school\, and in public settings. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify generalities in how children and adolescents with SM present\, and how they respond to treatment\, based on their age.\nDescribe the roles that chronological age\, developmental level\, co-occurring diagnoses\, and stage of social communication play in treatment planning.\nIdentify how to best tailor the overall treatment plan\, and specific interventions\, to promote engagement and communication progress based on age.\nDescribe typical social interactions and peer interactions for children with SM at different ages\, as well as how children and teens with SM may present in school and in the community.\n\nCan’t join the live event? Registration includes the webinar recording and supplemental handouts after the event for quick and easy reference.  \n About the Presenter: \nElisa Shipon-Blum\, D.O.\, is the President and Director of the Selective Mutism Anxiety and Related Disorders Treatment Center (SMart Center) located in Jenkintown\, PA\, and she is the Director of the Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI)\, a foundation established to study Dr. Shipon-Blum’s theories and treatment methodologies on SM. She is the founder of CommuniCamp™\, the intensive group treatment and family training program for children and teens with Selective Mutism. She is the Founder and Director Emeritus of the Selective Mutism Association (SMA). In addition\, Dr. Shipon-Blum is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology and Family Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Shipon-Blum practices in Jenkintown\, PA\, and developed the evidenced-based Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®) from her years studying and researching individuals with SM. She consults worldwide with families\, treating professionals\, and educators\, and she has helped over six thousand children from around the world overcome SM. \nFinancial Disclosure:  \nDr. Shipon-Blum is the President and Director of the Selective Mutism\, Anxiety and Related Disorders Treatment Center. She is a Director of the Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI). She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Psychology at PCOM. She has written many books on Selective Mutism for which she receives royalties. Dr. Shipon-Blum sells and distributes books and materials associated with Selective Mutism through the Smart Center website. \n  \nNon-Financial Disclosure: \nDr. Shipon-Blum is the founder and Director Emeritus of the Selective Mutism Association (SMA). \n \nThis course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level\, Professional Area). This course will focus on an introduction to Selective Mutism and Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®). No other assessment or treatment methods will be discussed. This course provides 2 Professional Development Hours. \nProgram completion requirements: Participants in this program must meet the time requirements for webinar participation. Individuals who do not meet time requirements will not be recommended for ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided. \n \nThe SMart Center is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school psychologists. The SMart Center maintains responsibility for the program. This webinar offers two CPD credits. \nFor more information\, contact: \n\n\n\nAlexandra Talarico\n\n\nClinical Outreach Coordinator\n\n\nCommuniCamp Director\n\n\np:\n215-887-5748 x105\n\n\nw: \ne:\nwww.SelectiveMutismCenter.org \nevents@selectivemutismcenter.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/webinar-workshop-selective-mutism-through-the-ages-from-tots-to-teens-and-adults/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181005T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
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SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ Intensive Group Treatment Program
DESCRIPTION:CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ day intensive group treatment program to help children ages 3-15+ with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness. Based on 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®)\, the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert\, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum\, we will help your child\, tween\, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home. CommuniCamp™ has dual missions: \n\nProfessionally trained counselors\, under the direction of our lead clinicians\, work directly with campers in a school-like setting on social comfort and confidence to facilitate learning and exposure using S-CAT® based social communication strategies.\nWe simultaneously provide intensive parent education\, training\, and breakout support sessions so you (the parents) can ask questions\, share stories\, receive support\, and feel confident implementing the goals and strategies you and your child learned at camp as soon as you get home.\n\n100% of parents rated CommuniCamp as “excellent” and 100% of the parents highly recommend it to others! \nWHEN IS IT? Columbus Day Weekend: October 5-8th\, 2018 (click here to apply for October) \nWHO CAN APPLY? New and established patients! Children and teens ages 3-15+ years-old with Selective Mutism\, Social Anxiety\, and/or Extreme Shyness (and their families!) \nVisit www.CommuniCamp.org to learn more and to apply! You can also email CommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org to ask more detailed questions!
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/communicamp-intensive-group-treatment-program/
CATEGORIES:CommuniCamp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180821
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20180207T210155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T210155Z
UID:13576-1534550400-1534809599@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ Group Treatment
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/communicamp-group-treatment-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180730
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20180313T211631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T172650Z
UID:13599-1532649600-1532908799@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:CommuniCamp Group Treatment
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/communicamp-group-treatment-2-2/
LOCATION:Gratz College\, 7605 Old York Rd\, Elkins Park\, PA\, 19027\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180509T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20180424T214213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180424T214213Z
UID:13736-1525878000-1525881600@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:Selective Mutism S-CAT® Summer Strategies 101
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let summer break translate to a break in building social communication skills! Join this webinar\, hosted by Jennifer Brittingham\, M.A.\, Lead Clinical Counselor at the SMart Center\, and learn strategies based on Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum’s Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®) to instill coping skills and maintain progression during the summer months. \nJennifer will teach you strategies and you will learn varies tips to help your child transition from school and throughout the summer. Examples include: \n\nTips to cope with the sudden change of routine which can cause a child anxiety.\nContinue socialization and structured communication opportunities with peers and group activities.\nGuide interaction with new peers\, friends and relatives and managing expectations from others\nDOs & DON’Ts for summer camp planning: should you send your child/teen to camp or an organized activity?\nManage expectations for speech during summer traveling\, e.g. going on vacation (new & different environment).\nSMart Tips for Visiting Public Pools\, Beaches\, and Water Parks
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/selective-mutism-s-cat-summer-strategies-101/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180425T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20180316T175452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T180202Z
UID:13628-1524668400-1524672000@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:What Contributes to the Development of Selective Mutism?
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, Educators\, and Treating Professionals: Join the SMart Center’s Lead Clinical Counselor and Expert SM School Consultant\, Jennifer Brittingham\, M.A. live for this educational and strategic webinar! \n\nDescription:\nRegistering for this webinar allows you to explore two common contributors to Selective Mutism: Sensory Sensitivities and Language. Is your loved one overly sensitive\, perceptive\, reacts emotionally\, and maybe a picky eater? Does your loved one: \n\nHave difficulty retelling stories?\nHave difficulty expressing themselves?\nSay “I don’t know” often?\nBecome easily frustrated if not understood?\n\nLearn how sensitivities and language can impact Selective Mutism and receive recommendations and suggestions on how to help your child or teen with SM. 
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/what-contributes-to-the-development-of-selective-mutism/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180409
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20180313T212501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T212501Z
UID:13608-1522886400-1523231999@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:2018 Anxiety and Depression Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/2018-anxiety-and-depression-conference/
LOCATION:Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel\, 2660 Woodley Road\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180328T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20180315T225911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T230122Z
UID:13623-1522252800-1522256400@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Spring Break Planning Session
DESCRIPTION:This Ask the Expert Session will focus on preparing for Spring break and holiday planning. Learn strategies for how to handle family gatherings\, social events\, and time off from school. Submit your questions when you register and our Lead Support Counselor and Selective Mutism expert\, Jennifer Brittingham\, M.A\, will discuss them live during the session! Receive relevant handouts to aid your strategy implementation after the event.
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/ask-the-expert-spring-break-planning-session/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180307T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20180131T011140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T205815Z
UID:13568-1520422200-1520425800@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:Technology: Friend or Foe?
DESCRIPTION:Join our Lead Support Clinician\, Jennifer Brittingham\, M.A. discuss strategies for leveraging various communication devices to overcoming SM! \n\nThere are numerous benefits and conveniences to our technological advances however\, with these advantages also comes a pitfall. Learn how various technologies of today are impacting our children and teenagers with Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety and how to find a healthy balance. In a society where computers\, smart phones\, and tablets are in high demand\, and social media\, live streaming\, online gaming\, and instant online shopping are an integrated part of our daily routine\, it seems that no matter the topic of interest or personal goal we might have\, there is an APP for that! Many communication apps can help our children and teens with SM become more communicative with the ease of a button. For example\, online gaming can provide a new\, less anxiety provoking way to engage with peers when the face-to-face interaction is overwhelming. Additional examples and strategies will be discussed. 
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/technology-friend-or-foe/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180305T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20180116T023924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T024451Z
UID:13547-1520267400-1520272800@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:CommuniTEEN
DESCRIPTION:The SMart Center presents an 8-week group therapy program running from 4:30 PM EST – 6:00 PM EST on Mondays starting March 5th and ending April 23rd\, 2018. Geared toward helping teens (ages 13-17) with Selective Mutism\, Social Anxiety\, and Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder\, the program is centered on the research-based Social Communication Anxiety Treatment ® (S-CAT®) developed by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and led by our clinical psychologist\, Dr. Irina Khrapatina\, and graduate student trainee. The group uses structured lessons and activities to build social confidence and relationships\, develop social communication skills\, and acquire strategies for coping with social anxiety\, with the goal of helping teens cross the bridge to social communication. The group is intentionally kept small to allow for more individualized attention and building comfort in social settings.
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/communiteen/
LOCATION:SMart Center\, 505 Old York Rd\, Jenkintown\, PA\, 19046\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180220
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20171011T230420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T230420Z
UID:13411-1518825600-1519084799@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™ Group Treatment
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/communicamp-group-treatment/
LOCATION:Abington Friends School\, 575 Washington Ln\,\, Jenkintown\, PA\, 19046\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180125T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180125T103000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20180112T190905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T190905Z
UID:13539-1516872600-1516876200@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:Helping The Child/Teen Cope & Communicate in the Real World
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explains strategies for progressing comfort\, confidence and communication for children\, teens\, and young adults in real world scenarios\, such as stores\, restaurants\, parties and doctor visits. Specific strategies and interventions to help the child or teen feel less anxious\, build social comfort and progress into verbal communication within all real world settings will be highlighted. \n*All registrants will receive a copy of the recording after the event* \nJoin the SMart Center and SMRI’s President and Director and Selective Mutism expert\, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum (Dr. E) live for this webinar! To help the child\, adolescent\, or young adult who is suffering in silence\, parents\, professionals and educators need to understand that individuals with SM often have difficulty communicating nonverbally. Some may whisper or make sounds through a parent or buddy\, or some may shut down and therefore\, not communicate at all when they sense an expectation to speak. In addition\, social comfort and communication will vary depending on the setting and individuals present in that setting. This webinar begins with the characteristics of Selective Mutism and the importance of understanding a person’s unique needs when developing strategies/interventions for the real world. Information on how to determine a person’s social communication baseline skills (i.e.\, is the person noncommunicative\, nonverbal\, in the verbal transition stage—whispering\, making sounds\, etc.—or verbal?) in particular social settings will be discussed. \nThis course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level\, Professional Area). Click Here for Time-Ordered Agenda and Learning Objectives
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/helping-the-child-teen-cope-communicate-in-the-real-world/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171016
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20170901T190125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T192507Z
UID:13354-1507939200-1508111999@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:Selective Mutism Association Annual Conference 2017
DESCRIPTION:The Selective Mutism Association is proud to offer our annual conference this year in Boston\, MA! This year’s Selective Mutism Conference will be co-sponsored by the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) at Boston University. The conference will be a one and a half day conference and will be held on October 14 and October 15\, 2017 at the beautiful Omni Parker House hotel in lively\, historic\, downtown Boston. It will be a wonderful time of gathering for the selective mutism community to learn the latest in evidence-based information\, support one another and connect with both parents and professionals!
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/selective-mutism-association-annual-conference-2017/
LOCATION:Omni Parker House Hotel\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171007T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20170728T164059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T195535Z
UID:13282-1507366800-1507557600@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:CommuniCamp™
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/communicamp-3/
LOCATION:Abington Friends School\, 575 Washington Ln\,\, Jenkintown\, PA\, 19046\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T163000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20170512T000813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T172044Z
UID:13003-1503588600-1503592200@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:LIVE Webinar: Back to School Planning
DESCRIPTION:Back to School Planning for the Child with Selective Mutism \n\n\nPresented By: Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum\n\nJoin Selective Mutism specialist\, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum\, developer of the evidenced-based Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®)\, as she provides ways to help the child with Selective Mutism prepare for the upcoming school year\, including the Selective Mutism Interview Game. In addition\, she’ll offer expert recommendations on how to maintain the child’s progress throughout the school year. \n\nClick here for more details and registration information!
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/back-to-school-planning/
LOCATION:On your personal computer!
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170811T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20170404T215316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T195758Z
UID:12548-1502442000-1502632800@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:CommuniCamp
DESCRIPTION:When: August 11-13\, 2017 \nWhat: CommuniCamp is a 3-day intensive group treatment program to help your child with Selective Mutism\, social anxiety\, and extreme shyness\, build the social communication skills necessary for school\, the real world\, and at home. Using the evidence-based Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®) created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert\, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum\, we will help your child cross the bridge to social communication! \nProfessionally trained counselors will work 1-on-1 with your child to incorporate social comfort to facilitate learning of social communication strategies that you and your child can use in everyday life. Parents are a part of this process too! That is why parent training sessions with our licensed treatment professionals will be held each day so that you can begin implementation right when you get home! \nClick here for full event details!
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/communicamp-2/
LOCATION:SMart Center\, 505 Old York Rd\, Jenkintown\, PA\, 19046\, United States
CATEGORIES:CommuniCamp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170804T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20170802T191659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170802T191659Z
UID:13296-1501833600-1501952400@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:APA Conference 2017
DESCRIPTION:The 125th APA Annual Convention will take place Aug. 3-6\, 2017\, in Washington\, D.C. Visit Lauren Steinbeck as she presents SMRI’s research study: Comparison of Sensory Sensitivities in Children with Selective Mutism\, ASD\, and Typically Developing Children.  \nAn ideal opportunity to connect with colleagues\, the APA Annual Convention features more than 50 social hours and other networking events\, and more than 1\,000 sessions covering the entire field of psychology. Visit http://www.apa.org/convention/ for more information.
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/apa-conference-2017/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mount Vernon Place\, NW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170711T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20170511T235816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170511T235816Z
UID:13000-1499778000-1499781600@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:LIVE Webinar: Parenting Support
DESCRIPTION:Parenting Support: When Our Focus is on Helping Our Child with Selective Mutism \n\n\nPresented By: Jennifer Brittingham\, M.A.\n\nParents often experience many emotions when learning their child is having difficulties. There is an emotional toll taken during the information seeking phase\, confirmation of diagnosis\, and especially during the treatment phase. Emotions such as; denial\, worry\, resentment\, and guilt are quite common. How one parent or family member manages their emotions and expectations of their child or others may be quite different from that of their spouse and in turn we may find ourselves out out of sync in more ways than one. Join in our discussion of these various emotional stages\, recognizing our triggers\, and ways to receive support so that we can continue to be our child’s best advocate.\n\nClick here for more details and registration information!
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/parenting-support/
LOCATION:On your personal computer!
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170627T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185159
CREATED:20170511T235043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170511T235043Z
UID:12997-1498575600-1498579200@selectivemutismcenter.org
SUMMARY:LIVE Webinar: What is Selective Mutism?
DESCRIPTION:What is Selective Mutism?: A guide to helping parents\, educators\, and treatment professionals understand selective mutism as a social communication anxiety disorder\n\nPresented By: Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum\n\nThis webinar describes Selective Mutism (SM) as a social communication anxiety disorder\, its diagnostic criteria and its relation to Social Anxiety\, etiology\, and presenting symptoms. Also presented are sensory challenges that commonly co-occur with Selective Mutism. This webinar explains the importance of diagnosing SM early as well as why the disorder is often misdiagnosed or mismanaged. Finally\, Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®) is introduced and the goals of treatment are described.\n\nClick here for more details and registration information!
URL:https://selectivemutismcenter.org/event/what-is-selective-mutism/
LOCATION:On your personal computer!
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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