Being Brave with Selective Mutism
A Step-by-Step Guide for Children and Their Caregivers
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If you've picked up this book, talking is probably pretty hard for you. Maybe you really want to talk but feel too nervous to do it when lots of eyes are on you. Perhaps you can talk to certain people but not others or you can only speak a few words in a soft voice. No matter what you are going through, the tips and activities in this book can help you to feel braver about talking.
Selective mutism can be tricky to manage. This workbook helps you and your child formulate a plan for exposure activities, and breaks down talking into attainable steps. It includes examples of games to play while practicing talking and offers sample dialogues to illustrate how to do exposures. Pairing a system of rewards along with the exposures helps your child through the challenge of dealing with those uncomfortable feelings. It discusses different situations and places where talking can be difficult and introduces two children, Emily and Jackson, who are both working hard to tackle their selective mutism.
Packed full of activities, worksheets and helpful strategies, this book makes putting in the work of being brave around talking fun!
Selective mutism can be tricky to manage. This workbook helps you and your child formulate a plan for exposure activities, and breaks down talking into attainable steps. It includes examples of games to play while practicing talking and offers sample dialogues to illustrate how to do exposures. Pairing a system of rewards along with the exposures helps your child through the challenge of dealing with those uncomfortable feelings. It discusses different situations and places where talking can be difficult and introduces two children, Emily and Jackson, who are both working hard to tackle their selective mutism.
Packed full of activities, worksheets and helpful strategies, this book makes putting in the work of being brave around talking fun!
- Published: May 18 2023
- Pages: 160
- 241 x 170mm
- ISBN: 9781839970658
Press Reviews
Steven Kurtz, PhD, ABPP, Founder of Brave Buddies and Mighty Mouths Kids & Developer of PCIT Adapted for Selective Mutism
Kudos for Dr. Busman's incredible, child-friendly step-by-step guide, teaching caregivers how to actively engage their kids on the road to recovery from SM. Anxiety no longer has to be a deal-breaker!
Aimee Kotrba, Ph.D., Author of Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators & Parents and Overcoming Selective Mutism: The Parent's Field Guide
Dr. Rachel Busman lends her expertise through this easy-to-navigate workbook, taking kids on a journey towards increased confidence and bravery. A must-have for all kids and tweens with Selective Mutism.