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Selective Mutism Parent Training and Skills Group on Zoom
August 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
This group is open to parents/caregivers in all states.
This group is for parents and caregivers who want to support their kids of all ages with Selective Mutism (SM) in hopes of building a supportive group environment where parents can gain skills and connect with others who have similar experiences.
Who will be leading this workshop?
This group will be led by Olivia Rivera, LCSW. Olivia is a therapist who currently treats children with SM, and provides parents and school staff with the training and skills to support these children. Olivia worked for 10 years in the field of education in grades K-12 and brings this breadth of experience to her work.
Group Topics Include:
- Selective Mutism 101 Skills
- Fading in other children and adults
- Community exposures
- School Advocacy
- Peer communication and Playdates
Fee: $850 for all 6 sessions
*Need-based scholarships available. Please email info@therapyandwellness.com to request an application.
From a past group participants:
100% of participants reported that this group was a valuable use of their time
100% of participants reported that they would recommend this group to others
100% of participants reported that they felt better equipped to support their child
From a previous participant:
“This was such a balanced and well-structured approach. Thank you for covering so much material in a succinct way – we have learned a lot and have learned what we need to/are interested in implementing or learning more about.”
