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EP66: How Shining Star, Leo, Overcame Selective Mutism

2025-12-02T16:19:57-05:00December 2nd, 2025|

EP66 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. In this episode, we meet former SMart Center patient Leo.

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Tips for Smoother Transitions for Children with Selective Mutism

2025-12-01T14:16:29-05:00December 1st, 2025|

by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Are you often met with resistance when it’s time for your child to transition into activities, tasks, or social [...]

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EP65: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Selective Mutism w/ Dr. Jami Furr

2025-11-21T09:20:34-05:00November 21st, 2025|

EP65 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Jamie Furr, on the critical role parents play in their child's Selective Mutism treatment.

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How to Prepare a Child with Selective Mutism for the Holiday Season

2025-11-18T11:59:37-05:00November 18th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Holidays are meant to be a joyous time for everyone! However, for a child with Selective Mutism, [...]

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EP64 (Ask Dr. E): Shyness vs SM, Key Indicators, Diagnosis & more

2025-11-06T16:47:45-05:00November 6th, 2025|

EP64 of the Unspoken Words podcast features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where we answer real questions from our listeners. In this episode, we answer five essential questions about Selective Mutism

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Choice Questions with the Right Answer Second: The “Cheat Sheet” to Confidence and Communication Progress

2025-11-05T16:23:43-05:00November 3rd, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For children and teens with Selective Mutism, every question can feel like a pop quiz. It can [...]

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EP63: Halloween Tips & Tricks w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2025-10-23T10:22:40-04:00October 22nd, 2025|

EP63 features a discussion between Dr E and Dr. Jenna Blum, a lead Clinical Psychologist at the SMart Center and the Director of the SMart Center’s growing general mental health department, Counseling & Assessments. In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna discuss the upcoming Halloween holiday.

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🌟Typical Goals for Teens and Young Adults with Selective Mutism🌟

2025-10-28T15:13:55-04:00October 20th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For teens and young adults with Selective Mutism, if symptoms have persisted since childhood, they will not [...]

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