EP33 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a detailed discussion between Dr. E and Dr. Jenna on the critical role parenting plays in the treatment of Selective Mutism.

In the episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna dive into the four main parenting styles – permissive, authoritarian, uninvolved and authoritative – highlighting their characteristics and impact on treatment.

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Chapters:

(4:58) UNDERSTANDING PARENTING STYLES & THEIR IMPACT

(9:37) FINDING THE RIGHT PARENTING APPROACH

(18:03) HOW PARENTING STYLES AFFECT OUR CHILDEN & TEENS

(28:49) EXPLAINING THE 'UNINVOLVED PARENT'

(38:40) THE IMPACT OF AUTHORITARIAN PARENTING

(42:20) THE AUTHORITATIVE PARENTING APPROACH

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This episode of the Unspoken Words podcast features a live chat with five parents at CommuniCamp.

Dr. E discusses with the participating parents their experiences and concerns, particularly how their children become non-verbal in certain social situations such as meeting school peers. Strategies discussed include using bridging techniques, diligent parental involvement, the importance of school-based accommodations, and specific strategies used at CommuniCamp to help children gradually overcome their mutism.

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

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Chapters:

(3:12) PARENT INTROS

(4:34) MANAGING ANXIETY IN SOCIAL SETTINGS

(13:49) HELPING CHILDREN TRANSITION TO NEW SCHOOLS

(22:06) TIPS FOR ENGAGING NON-VERBAL CHILDREN

(32:50) HELPING YOUR CHILD AT SOCIAL EVENTS

(43:19) HOW COMMUNICAMP HELPS PARENTS UNDERSTNAD THEIR ROLE IN TREATMENT

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For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube

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

In this episode, Dr. E. introduces Dr. Jenna to the SMart Center’s podcast audience.

Dr. Jenna received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is now working full-time at the SMart Center.

They discuss Dr. Jenna's passion for psychology, her career path, her upcoming role at the SMart Center and more.

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This podcast was produced, published and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)

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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!

Get started at the SMart Center

Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here.

For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube

Learn more about C&A, our General Mental health Counseling & Assessments division

Read more about Dr. Jenna here

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