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EP80: Meeting Kids Where They Are: Parents, Hope, and the Power of CommuniCamp™

2026-07-28T16:24:14-04:00July 28th, 2026|

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.

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Stage 3 on the Social Communication Bridge®: One Stage…Many Levels of Communication

2026-07-29T10:16:01-04:00July 22nd, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum  When people hear that Stage 3 of the Social Communication Bridge® is the Verbal Communication stage, they [...]

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Understanding Whispering in Children with Selective Mutism

2026-07-14T09:23:11-04:00July 13th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Selective Mutism (SM) is a complex anxiety disorder where individuals, often children/teens, are unable to speak in specific [...]

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Silent Goals: Setting the Stage Without Saying a Word – How Adults Can ‘Set Up the World’ to Support Communication Readiness in Children with Selective Mutism

2026-07-07T09:03:33-04:00July 7th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum  For children with Selective Mutism (SM), social communication doesn’t begin with words; it begins with the environment. [...]

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🎆 Supporting Children and Teens with Selective Mutism on the Fourth of July & Other Large Gatherings 🎆

2026-07-01T11:27:42-04:00July 1st, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum The Fourth of July is often filled with fun, family, and fireworks. But for many children and teens [...]

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EP79: How to Choose the Right Treatment Program for Your Child w/ Dr. Jenna

2026-07-01T11:56:33-04:00July 1st, 2026|

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.

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EP78: Why Preparation Reduces Anxiety and Unlocks Communication w/ Dr. Jenna

2026-06-25T11:52:50-04:00June 25th, 2026|

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.

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Look, Listen, and Learn: What Children and Teens with Selective Mutism Are Telling Us Without Words

2026-07-06T14:59:53-04:00June 15th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum  For children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM), communication isn’t just about talking—it’s about feeling emotionally [...]

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EP77: How to Read the Subtle Messages From Your Child Using “Look, Listen, & Learn”

2026-08-18T11:55:08-04:00June 3rd, 2026|

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.

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