Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

The discussion on Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum’s Social Communication Bridge® continues. In Part 2, Dr. E and co-host Alex Collins discuss: How to ‘transition’ from nonverbal to verbal communication Key strategies used to ‘bridge’ a child or teen into speech, in the school environment. How to bridge up or down in social settings to reduce anxiety And much, much more! Ask Dr. E any questions you may have from the episode. Learn more about Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Explore our SMart Center success stories! Get started at the SMart Center Listen to previous episodes of Unspoken Words: Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 (Part 1, Part 2) Relevant resources: The Social Communication Anxiety Inventory© | Social Communication Bridge® | The Missing Link This podcast episode was made possible thanks to New Edition Consulting

Learn all about Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum’s popular visual tool, The Social Communication Bridge©.  The Bridge is used within Social Communication Anxiety Treatment (S-CAT®), where Selective Mutism is understood as a social communication anxiety disorder. In Part 1, Dr. E and co-host Alex Collins discuss: How and Why the Social Communication Bridge® was developed How to determine an individual's stage of communication, in each setting, using the Social Communication Anxiety Inventory© Key strategies to progress an individual across the Bridge, into speech. The importance of respecting a child, teen or adults' stage on the Bridge And much, much more! Ask Dr. E any questions you may have from the episode. Learn more about Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Explore our SMart Center success stories! Get started at the SMart Center Relevant resources: The Social Communication Anxiety Inventory© | Social Communication Bridge® | The Missing Link - Listen to other episodes of Unspoken Words ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast was made possible thanks to ⁠⁠New Edition Consulting⁠⁠ For all podcast inquiries please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum continues her conversation with Board Certified Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist Vera Joffe Ph.D., P.A..  In PART 2, Dr. E and Dr. Joffe discuss: bilingual/multiculturalism being an immigrant social anxiety auditory processing and more! Ask Dr. E any questions you may have from the episode. Learn more about guest Vera Joffe, Ph.D., P.A.: http://www.verajoffe.com/ Learn more about Dr. E: https://selectivemutismcenter.org/about-dr-e-2-0/ Get started at the SMart Center: https://selectivemutismcenter.org/getting-started/ Relevant resources: What is Selective Mutism? | Social Communication Bridge® - Listen to other episodes of Unspoken Words ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast was made possible thanks to ⁠⁠New Edition Consulting⁠⁠ For all podcast inquiries please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum talks with Vera Joffe, a Board Certified Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist with over 25 years of experience. They delve into the underlying factors of Selective Mutism, including sensory processing and speech issues. Joffe emphasizes the need for holistic early interventions and tailored strategies for treatment. The discussion also highlights the importance of understanding associated comorbidities and creating supportive environments for children, bridging communication gaps effectively.

Welcome to Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum! Before we launch,  listen to this trailer to get an idea of what to expect from Unspoken Words. Dr. E can't wait to share her knowledge on this podcast with the world!   To learn more about the SMart Center, please visit  http://www.selectivemutismcenter.org

Dive into innovative strategies for addressing selective mutism with a holistic, whole person approach. Gain insights into the unique challenges faced by individuals, including social anxiety and communication hurdles. Discover the S-CAT method, tailored to meet diverse needs through personalized treatment plans. Learn about the impact of sensory processing issues and speech challenges in multilingual environments. Understand the importance of fostering supportive environments that empower both individuals and their families.

In the very first episode of Unspoken Words, Dr. Shipon-Blum describes how she got to where she is today and why Selective Mutism (SM) is such a misunderstood diagnosis. She introduces herself, as well as, her cohost for this episode, Alex Collins, who is a former patient of the SMart Center and a current intern for Dr. E. Topics discussed in this episode include: how Dr. E personally views SM through her background as a physician and as a mother, the meaning behind the title "Unspoken Words," what topics can be expected for listeners of the podcast, and some basic information that she thinks everyone should know about Selective Mutism. She is so excited to be sharing her expertise with you! Welcome to Unspoken Words. - Ask Dr. E⁠ any questions you may have from the episode.  ⁠Learn more⁠ about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Explore our ⁠SMart Center success stories⁠! ⁠Get started⁠ at the SMart Center - Listen to other episodes of Unspoken Words ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast was made possible thanks to ⁠⁠New Edition Consulting⁠⁠ For all podcast inquiries please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠