In the second installment of our Ask Dr E podcast series, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum answers five questions relating to teenagers with Selective Mutism.

Questions:

(1:12) How do we apply CBT when our teenager visits the doctor?

(8:05) Is there any hope for my almost 16 year old son?

(14:35) How can I support getting my teenager to talk in their regular voice at school?

(20:19) Any suggestions on ways to build friendships in and out of the classroom?

(25:52) Should I be concerned about my son's emotional regulation?

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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting

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

Ask Dr E: How to apply CBT, build friendships, assess your child’s emotional regulation & more