Are you a goal setter? Many people start goals at the beginning of the year or new month, but less…
Saying Goodbye to SM!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Saying Goodbye to Selective Mutism For those who have children with SM… remember those first days when you realized…
Ladder of Selective Mutism
The selective mutism ladder gives a general overview of the levels of SM. Determining which level or step on the…
UnMUTE Selective Mutism
Understanding Selective Mutism… Fear is the guiding force behind Selective Mutism. When a person with SM is in a fearful…
Dealing with Selective Mutism burnout
A wonderful parent reached out to me. She was concerned about her daughter’s recent regression in battling selective mutism. The…
Mastering Mindfulness
You’ve probably heard of the word “Mindfulness,” but what is it and how will it help selective mutism? Mindfulness-Based Cognitive…
Does the weather affect Selective Mutism? ?️ ?
Do you/your child change moods with the change in season? Does selective mutism get worse at certain times of the…
MARCH out of SM
March out of SM The weather folklore, “In like a lion, out like a lamb,” is often spoken about the…
Children’s Mental Health Awareness
It’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the United Kingdom, Feb 1 – 7th. I wanted to celebrate with our…
Video portrayal of selective mutism (STUCK IN MUTE)
I watched this well-made video on YouTube portraying selective mutism called Stuck In Mute. It gives an insider’s view of…