Selective Mutism Clinic, Sydney

30/07/2026

You're not alone. 💙

One of the hardest parts of parenting a child with Selective Mutism is feeling like no one truly understands.

Our Monthly Selective Mutism Parent Support Group is a welcoming online space where parents can connect, share experiences, learn practical strategies, and support one another.
Facilitated by Monique Shipp, Clinical Psychologist, each monthly session includes:
• Practical strategies for supporting your child
• Emotion coaching techniques
• The latest Selective Mutism research
• Opportunities to ask questions and learn from other parents

📅 First Tuesday of every month
🕛 12:00–1:00 pm (AEST/AEDT)
💻 Online

If you'd like to learn more or express your interest, email [email protected].

💙 Sometimes, the greatest support comes from talking to someone who truly understands.

23/07/2026

📣 Previous webinar participants

Have you started implementing the strategies from our Selective Mutism Strategies in Schools and Preschools webinar?

Our live Teachers' Q&A sessions are designed to support you in putting those strategies into practice.

Bring your questions, implementation challenges and real student situations for discussion with our clinicians. Whether you're unsure how to get started, have reached a sticking point, or would like advice about applying the strategies in your primary school, we're here to help.

There will be no formal presentation—the session will be guided entirely by your questions, giving you the opportunity to discuss the issues most relevant to you.

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
🕒 4:30pm-5:30pm (AEST)
💲 $50 per person
🔗 Register via the link here https://forms.gle/Zu3Ub3C8YBd4STTH8.

22/07/2026

📣 Previous webinar participants

Have you started implementing the strategies from our Selective Mutism Strategies in Schools and Preschools webinar?

Our live Teachers' Q&A sessions are designed to support you in putting those strategies into practice.

Bring your questions, implementation challenges and real student situations for discussion with our clinicians. Whether you're unsure how to get started, have reached a sticking point, or would like advice about applying the strategies in your preschool, we're here to help.

There will be no formal presentation—the session will be guided entirely by your questions, giving you the opportunity to discuss the issues most relevant to you.

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
🕒 6pm-7pm (AEST)
💲 $50 per person
🔗 Register via the link here https://forms.gle/Zu3Ub3C8YBd4STTH8.

15/07/2026

When a chatty child suddenly goes quiet at school, it's easy to assume they're just shy. But what if it's something more?

Many children with Selective Mutism are confident and talkative at home, yet become unable to speak in certain settings because of overwhelming anxiety. It's not a choice, and it's not defiance.

This article highlights an important message: Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder, not shyness. Understanding the difference can make all the difference in getting children the right support early.

If your child speaks freely at home but struggles to talk at school or around others, know that help is available—and with the right evidence-based support, children with Selective Mutism can make meaningful progress.

📖 Read the article below and learn more about the signs of Selective Mutism.

💙 If this sounds familiar, we're here to help. Visit our website to learn more about our assessment and treatment services.

Some kids might speak freely and confidently at home, yet become quiet and "shut down" at school.

29/04/2026

Helping your child build emotional confidence starts with you.

Our Tuning in to Kids Online Parent Group is designed to give you practical, evidence-based strategies to better understand your child, support their emotions, and respond in ways that strengthen connection.

In this small group program, you’ll learn how to:
• talk about feelings with more confidence
• coach your child through big emotions
• reduce behaviour challenges
• support your child’s social and emotional development

Research shows that children with stronger emotional skills are more likely to build friendships, cope with challenges, and thrive both at school and beyond.

📅 Starts Wednesday, 10 June 2026
⏰ 12:00pm – 1:30pm (6 weeks)
👩‍⚕️ Facilitated by Clinical Psychologist Monique Shipp

Open to parents, grandparents, and carers.

If you’ve been wanting more tools and support in this space, this is a really practical place to start.

🔗 Learn more or register:
https://mindboxpsychology.com.au/tuning-in-to-kids-group/

27/01/2026

💬 She didn’t speak for 16 years — until she finally found her voice.

This powerful story highlights the lived experience of a teenager with Selective Mutism and reminds us that silence is not a choice — it’s rooted in anxiety, fear, and misunderstood needs.

At the Selective Mutism Clinic, we work with children, teens, and families to gently support communication at their own pace, using evidence-based strategies that build confidence over time. Progress doesn’t always look loud — but it is meaningful. 💙

📖 Read her story here:
👉 https://people.com/teen-selective-mutism-didnt-speak-16-years-exclusive-11884816

If this story resonates with you or your family, know that support is available — and no child is “too old” to be helped.

Melanie Manderino has struggled with selective mutism her whole life. She tells PEOPLE that talking felt like "choking," and reveals the decision that changed everything.

26/01/2026

Parenting a child with Selective Mutism can feel isolating — but you don’t have to do it alone.

Our online Parent Support Group offers a safe, understanding space to connect with other parents who truly get it, ask questions, and learn practical strategies you can use straight away.

✨ Facilitated by a Clinical Psychologist with specialist experience in Selective Mutism
🗓 Tuesdays | 12–1pm | Starting February
💻 Online (Zoom)

If you’re looking for connection, reassurance, and practical support, you’re very welcome to join us.

👉 Learn more or register here:
https://selectivemutism.com.au/online-selective-mutism-parent-support-group/

23/01/2026

Supporting a child with selective mutism can feel overwhelming.
You don’t have to do it alone.

We’re launching our Selective Mutism Parent Support Group, a safe, supportive space for parents to connect, learn, and feel understood.

📅 Starting February 2026
💻 Online via Zoom

For more information call our friendly admin team!

📞 02 9438 2511
📧 [email protected]

28/11/2025

Starting a new school year can be exciting — but for children with Selective Mutism, it can also bring a big jump in anxiety.

Our upcoming live webinar is designed specifically for parents and carers of children from Kindergarten to Year 5. You’ll learn practical strategies to support your child, help them settle into their new class, and set up the school team to confidently continue their communication goals.

🔹 Wednesday, 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
🔹 Live webinar with Dr Elizabeth Woodcock
🔹 Step-by-step transition planning
🔹 Q&A included

Give your child the best start to the new school year.

Register via the link in our bio.

28/11/2025

High school is a major change — and for teens with Selective Mutism, the stress of this transition can significantly impact their communication. Join Dr Elizabeth Woodcock, Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Selective Mutism Clinic, for a 2-hour live webinar with practical strategies to prepare teens emotionally, understand their communication needs, brief high-school staff, familiarise them with the new environment, choose an effective key worker, and help communication successfully generalise from primary to high school.

📅 Wednesday, 3 December 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM AEDT
📍 Live online via Zoom
👉 Tap the link in bio to register!