[NOTE: this episode originally aired November 2022]

The holiday season is here! While it’s a fun and joyous time, it can also be a stressful and overwhelming time for children and teens with Selective Mutism. Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum sits down with co-host Alex Collins to answer some listener questions on how to best prepare yourself, child or teen heading into the holidays.

Timestamps:

[02:17] What can parents do to prepare their child/teen for the holiday season?

[05:15] Ways to communicate with relatives

[20:11] How to approach a holiday party at school

[30:15] School performances and shows

[33:17] Communications strategies

[35:55] Different types of travelers

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Relevant resources:

Handout – Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum’s Holiday Preparations and Practicalities Handout

Brochure – What is Selective Mutism

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EP18: Holiday Prep (November 2022)