EP45: How Shining Star, Nick, Overcame Selective Mutism

EP45 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. This episode, we meet former SMart Center patient, Nick Jones. 

In this episode, Dr. E and Nick discuss how Nick overcame Selective Mutism, how Nick approaches social interactions today, the importance of small wins and much, much more. 

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

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Chapters: 

(3:30) NICK’S SELECTIVE MUTISM BATTLE BEGAN AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT 
(10:09) SELECTIVE MUTISM STILL PLAYS A ROLE IN NICK’S EVERYDAY LIFE 
(14:42) NICK’S ADVICE TO TEENS STRUGGLING WITH SELECTIVE MUTISM 
(24:05) WHEN YOU HAVE SELECTIVE MUTISM, TEXTING IS EASIER THAN IN-PERSON CONVERSATIONS 
(28:25) NICK’S BATTLE WITH SELECTIVE MUTISM SERVES AS A BEACON OF HOPE FOR OTHERS 

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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, including Nick Jones!  

Get started at the SMart Center 

Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here. 

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Share our upcoming Selective Mutism In The School Virtual Conference with your child or teen’s school staff. 6.5 CEs/CEUs are available.  

Learn more about CommuniCamp, our 3+ day intensive group treatment and ALL DAY parent training & support program.

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