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Selective Mutism Awareness and Support Training: How to help
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Selective Mutism Awareness and Support Training: How to help

What to do if someone does not speak (much) in education or at work - Help for social communication anxiety
Created byAntje Bothin
Last updated 12/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Describe what Selective Mutism (SM) is
  • Identify how you can help
  • Use simple practical support strategies in education
  • Use simple practical support strategies at work

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 40m total length

  • Introduction0:07

    Welcome to the Selective Mutism / SM Awareness and Support training course!

    Thank you for being here.

    You will learn what SM is and how you can support people in the community, in education and at work.

    Move on to the next lesson to get started!

  • Selective Mutism Support Challenge - Part 15:29

    Have you ever come across staff or students who are very quiet? For example, they do not participate verbally in class or at work meetings?

    Why do some people not talk in certain situations in public?

    This lesson provides answers, as we demystify what SM is.

    Enjoy watching part1!

  • Selective Mutism Support Challenge - Part 222:51

    Have you ever come across staff or students who are very quiet? For example, they do not participate verbally in class or at work meetings? 

    Why do some people not talk in certain situations in public?

    Would you know what to do? 

    This lesson gives you simple practical strategies for supporting adults living with Selective Mutism / SM.

    We show you how to create an inclusive supportive work environment and a positive company culture.

    Enjoy watching part2!

  • Selective Mutism Support Challenge - Part 32:48

    Have you ever come across staff or students who are very quiet? For example, they do not participate verbally in class or at work meetings?

    Why do some people not talk in certain situations in public?

    This lesson gives you more information about SM including useful resources.

    Enjoy watching part 3!

  • Selective Mutism Quiz
  • What next?0:23

    What next?

  • Recommended reading0:24

    A list of recommended reading - websites and books.

  • Conclusions0:28

    Thank you for being on this course on Selective Mutism Awareness and Support.

    You have now learned what SM is and how you can support people in the community, in education and at work.

    We hope you enjoyed the training!

  • Bonus8:10

    For entertainment - Poetry for Selective Mutism awareness.

    These heart-felt poems show the typical challenges people with SM face from experience highlighting the emotional and artistic side.

    Enjoy!

Requirements

  • None - just a passion for learning

Description

Have you ever met somebody who struggled with talking when others were in earshot?

Perhaps a person stopped talking when strangers where close by?

Do you know people who find it hard to speak up in public?


This short interactive course provides you with simple practical strategies for supporting adults - students, volunteers, clients or staff members, struggling with social communication anxiety, Selective Mutism (SM) / fear of speaking in certain situations at school, college, university, in the workplace or in the community / in public.


The course is intended for professionals, educators, teachers, business people, employers and anyone who wants to help somebody living with SM to find their voice, shine their light and unlock their full potential in these settings and live a fulfilled happier and healthier life.


You will learn:

  • What Selective Mutism is

  • How to help people living with SM

  • How to support people in education and at work


This course will help your institution, organisation or business with the following:

  • Create an inclusive, positive company culture

  • Support wellbeing and good mental health in the community

  • Contribute to equality and diversity in our society


The course includes video lessons, a quiz, suggestions what to do next and recommended reading to educate yourself and others about Selective Mutism.


The course instructor has an academic background and lived experience of SM.


Enrol now and enjoy your learning experience!

Who this course is for:

  • This short course is intended for educators and employers who have students or members of staff who struggle with social communication anxiety (selective mutism / SM) in educational settings and in the workplace.

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