Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum20 Okt 2025

EP63: Halloween Tips & Tricks w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

EP63 features a discussion between Dr E and Dr. Jenna Blum, a lead Clinical Psychologist at the SMart Center and the Director of the SMart Center’s growing general mental health department, Counseling & Assessments.

In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna discuss the upcoming halloween holiday.

They talk through practical strategies for helping children with Selective Mutism navigate Halloween activities successfully, how to make Halloween fun rather than pressure-filled, ways to tailor experiences to each child's comfort level and developmental stage, and more.

Chapters:

(3:14) Golden Rules for Halloween Success

(05:34) Social Engagement and Front-Line Participation

(07:34) At-Home Halloween Activities

(13:46) Trick-or-Treating Preparation

(18:32) School Halloween Parties

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Reference Handout(s) discussed during episode:

Three Ways to Prepare for Halloween: https://selectivemutismcenter.org/three-ways-to-prepare-for-halloween/
Halloween Tips & Tricks: https://selectivemutismcenter.org/tricks-treats-for-a-successful-halloween/

For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

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