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

2026-08-18T13:50:05-04:00November 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

2026-08-18T13:50:57-04:00October 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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EP62: Empowering Independence in Selectively Mute Teens w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2026-08-18T13:51:55-04:00October 8th, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna discuss how to encourage decision making, the importance of fostering self-help skills, developing your child’s problem-solving skills and more.

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Courage Isn’t Loud: Rethinking the Emphasis on Treating to Speak in Children with Selective Mutism

2025-10-20T14:37:39-04:00October 7th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When supporting a child with Selective Mutism, well-meaning adults often focus on one goal: helping the child [...]

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EP61: How Shining Star, Josiah, Became “Full Volume Everywhere”

2026-08-18T13:53:05-04:00September 26th, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. D’Angelo discuss Josiah’s unique but relatable experience with Selective Mutism, breakthrough strategies and surprise moments, going from isolated to “full volume everyone”, and much, much more.

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🌟 Finding Their Place: The Importance of Small Group Activities for Older Children and Teens with Selective Mutism

2025-10-20T14:37:30-04:00September 16th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When children with Selective Mutism (SM) reach late childhood or adolescence, their world begins to expand beyond [...]

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EP60: Helping Kids with Selective Mutism Bounce Back from Setbacks w/ Dr. Natalie Weder

2026-08-18T13:54:19-04:00September 10th, 2025|

EP60 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and psychiatrist, Dr. Natalie Weder, on how to help young children bounce back from social and emotional setbacks. In the episode, Dr. Elisa-Shipon-Blum and Dr. Natalie Weder discuss resilience, reframing, recognizing micro-moments of success and more.

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EP59: Live Chat w/ Parents @ CommuniCamp™

2026-08-18T13:56:28-04:00August 25th, 2025|

In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three participating parents discuss strategies for a positive start to the school year, navigating the bathroom issue at school, what to do when your child refuses to go to school and more.

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