38. Recalibrating with Rachel Busman
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The annual Selective Mutism Association Conference will be held in a fully-virtual format on October 2 and 3, 2021.
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37. Advocacy & Success with Dr. Steven Kurtz
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Dr. Steven Kurtz of Kurtz Psychology talks about teaching Self-Advocacy in Selective Mutism Treatment and shares success stories!
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Tantrums & Meltdowns
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Chelsea talks about the differences between tantrums & meltdowns.
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35. I Am Brave & Book Giveaway Announcement
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Chelsea and Anne talk about her new children's book, I Am Brave. They announce a signed book giveaway coming soon to our instagram and Facebook page!
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34. Sisters' Stories with Caitlin and Jessica
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Caitlin and Jessica are sisters who grew up with Selective Mutism and anxiety. They tell us the similarities and differences in their experiences.
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33. Adults & Selective Mutism with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum
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In this episode Chelsea and Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum talk about Adults & Selective Mutism, the barriers they face, and how to get help.
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32. Antje's Poetry
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Antje shares her experience growing up with Selective Mutism and shares her poetry about Selective Mutism.
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31. This Life Rocks! with Nika & Jana
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Nika and her mom, Jana come on Outloud to talk about their experiences with Selective Mutism, what has helped, and words of encouragement for those still struggling.
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30. Instagram Live with Michelle the Mindset Coach
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Chelsea and Michelle the mindset coach collaborate to talk about Selective Mutism, being bilingual, and high sensitivity.
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29. Max Gets Curious
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Max talks about growing up with Situational Mutism without diagnosis or treatment, the impact of culture and religion on her experience and how she ultimately overcame SM.
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by Antje Bothin
Talkative at home, happy and loud
But quiet and withdrawn in a crowd
Silent at school and in the shop
Does this selective mutism ever stop?
It is not a choice
This hiding of the voice
When people are around
There is no sound.
Like a sudden freeze
Being in a tight squeeze
Unable to talk
Nowhere to walk.
Observing and listening is easy to do
But asking and joining in is hard to pursue
Keep trying and trying again
Nothing is ever in vain.
If people only knew
That kindness is the thing to do
Inclusion, no pressure and some fun in life
Is all that is needed to thrive!
And there is another one:
Incredibly Invisible
by Antje Bothin
Invisibility was her natural superpower
She could do it every minute and every hour
She could miraculously hide herself away
She had absolutely nothing to say
Her mind had the words ready in a crowd
But her voice could never be heard aloud
Nobody could see her stare
Because she wasn’t really there
She could dress in red or green
And she wouldn’t actually be seen
She could do whatever she pleased
Nobody would notice if she sneezed
She could even take things and leave
But people wouldn’t in the slightest perceive
The signs that she had been present at all
Even if she suffered a terrible fall
But she is free now, happy and strong
The things she does usually never go wrong
Because invisibility is her incredible superpower
And she is proud of it like a radiant sunflower!