EP42 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a deep dive discussion between Dr. E and SMart Center Lead Clinician and School Consultant, Jennifer Brittingham, on the popular topic of sibling dynamics.

In the episode, Dr. E and Jen discuss sibling roles, managing jealousy and stress amongst siblings, how different family members react and respond to child’s Selective Mutism and more.

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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)

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Chapters:

(3:13) Balancing attention and needs within family structures
(13:37) Encouraging Communication Without Overstepping
(23:48) Encouraging independence in a multi-child household
(30:12) Understanding Jealousy and Emotional Needs in Kids
(39:05) Parenting Strategies for Twins

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

EP41 of the Unspoken Words podcast features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series.

In the episode, we answer five questions, including how hard to push your child to go to school, what to do when your child’s psychologist isn’t helping, ways to reward talking without bringing too much attention to it, and more.

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Chapters:

(3:18) What is Snoezelen and do you recommend it?
(9:13) Should I keep pushing my teenager to go to school?
(16:42) What to do when my daughter’s teachers are not cooperating
(21:44) How to handle a psychologist who isn’t helping
(28:36) Rewarding “talking” but not over-doing it

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Ask Dr. E a question of your own!

Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

Explore our SMart Center success stories!

Get started at the SMart Center

Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here.

For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube

Learn more about C&A, our General Mental health Counseling & Assessments division

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)

EP40 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a live chat with parents at CommuniCamp, focusing on preparing for the upcoming holiday season.

In the episode, Dr. E and three participating parents discuss parenting strategies to focus on this upcoming holiday season, how to help children overcome social anxiety during holiday events, understanding silence when dealing with children with selective mutism, and much more.

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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)

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Chapters:

(4:09) PARENTING STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING HOLIDAY ANXIETY
(13:38) HOW TO OVERCOME SOCIAL ANXIETY DURING HOLIDAY EVENTS
(23:26) HOW TO COMFORT CHILDREN w/ SELECTIVE MUTISM DURING HOLIDAYS
(34:09) UNDERSTANDING SILENCE WHEN PARENTING CHILDREN WITH SELECTIVE MUTISM
(40:01) BREAKING DOWN THE JOURNEY FROM MUTE TO VERBAL

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Ask Dr. E a question of your own!

Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

Explore our SMart Center success stories!

Get started at the SMart Center

Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here.

For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube

Learn more about C&A, our General Mental health Counseling & Assessments division

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org