Selective Mutism Resources Offered by Thriving Minds

Books by Dr. Aimee Kotrba

 

Selective Mutism: A Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents, Revised and Updated Edition provides an effective, research-based behavioral intervention plan for the successful treatment of Selective Mutism. Based on years of clinical experience and expertise, authors Dr. Aimee Kotrba and Katelyn Reed, M.S. provide not only assessment and treatment information, but also case examples, easy-to-implement workbook sheets, and informative handouts. The techniques included emphasize a gradual, stepwise approach to increased speech, as well as fun and engaging activities that can be used at each step of treatment. New chapters include treatment with teens, intensive interventions for selective mutism, telehealth, and so much more.

Buy Selective Mutism: A Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents, Revised and Updated Edition today!

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Overcoming Selective Mutism: A Parents’ Field Guide is a comprehensive guidebook offering parents the knowledge and guidance they need to move their child beyond silence. The authors offer a creative and motivating Journey theme to introduce tools that help parents and children plan and conquer some of the most common challenges associated with selective mutism. Parents can be important advocates and skillful interventionists, helping children to become brave and confident speakers and reach the top of Peers Peak, School Summit and Community Crest! Drawing from their respective experiences as a clinician who has treated hundreds of children with selective mutism and a parent of a child with selective mutism, authors Dr. Aimee Kotrba and Shari J. Saffer provide clear strategies to increase speaking and reduce anxiety. Plan your child’s journey to confidence with: Research-based intervention tools and expert step-by-step guidance, practical skills to help your child increase speech with peers, adults and educators, simple handouts and cheat sheets for teachers, caregivers and schools, colorful worksheets and activities for children to practice bravery in speaking.

Buy Overcoming Selective Mutism: A Parent’s Field Guide today!

Purchase “Unlocking the Mystery of Selective Mutism” Webinar

Thriving Minds' owner and psychologist, Aimee Kotrba, Ph.D., presents this engaging 5-hour workshop on treating selective mutism at home, in the school, or in your office. Join the thousands of parents and professionals who have learned about effective treatment from Dr. Kotrba. If you are interested in expanding your skillset and understanding of selective mutism, then act now. Don’t wait to help your student, client or loved one find their brave voice.


 

Free Selective Mutism Videos

Be sure to check out this video of Dr. Kotrba and Katelyn Reed, co-hosted by National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC) and the NSAC-led Social Anxiety Special Interest Group of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), about modifications in SM treatment for adolescents. Presented on January 12, 2024.

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