Navigating Social Anxiety with Selective Mutism: Using a CBT Approach

September 22, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

A diagnosis of social anxiety with selective mutism (SM) can be hard to navigate.

Especially if you’re an extrovert or you just enjoy social interactions, it can be hard to put yourself in the shoes of a child that feels intense anxiety in those same circumstances. Or your child may not be able to articulate their feelings and tell you exactly what’s wrong when you go out in public.

This article will not only give you a better idea of how to spot this disorder but also the best methods for treating it.

Let’s dive into it.

3 Things to Do if You're Raising an Anxious Child

March 16, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

The past couple of years have been hard on all of us. But if you’re a parent, you’re a real hero. Working and parenting from home—all while tackling crippling pandemic anxiety—has become the new norm for many people.

And your children are likely feeling anxious too. They may not use the exact phrase “I’m anxious,” but the pandemic hasn’t been easy on anyone. And they probably don’t even have the words to describe exactly what they’re feeling.

So it’s up to you to notice and tackle the issue head on.

Is the question, “Mom, what if…?” followed by the disaster of the day on repeat in your household?