Selective Mutism Group Intensive 
SM Brave Camp

SM Group Intensive (Brave Camp) provides opportunity for children with SM to practice their skills in a group format during an extended period of time. Group participants are matched based on age and clinical need to offer appropriate environment for talking practice. Groups targets talking practice and development of pragmatic speech skills.

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Upcoming Camps

  • 5-day Camp

  • 3-day camp

Camp Preparation

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Intake Session (if new to CFTC)

SM Evaluation to affirm diagnostics and time for our clinical team to learn your child, their needs, and prior response to treatment. Camp requires that our team be highly aware of each child’s goals and needed supports. We dedicate extensive time to preparing for each child. Intake will be with either Eleanor Ezell, LCSW, or Kristin Mathis, CCC-SLP, to support our learning of your child’s SM.

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Behavioral Observation

Behavior observation allows our team to see the current impairment and response to evidence-based skill in a controlled environment. We will use the SM-BOT to support evaluation and begin fade-ins is session allows based on progress.

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Lead-In Sessions

Lead-in sessions are required to ensure each child has met treatment goals prior to being in the classroom setting with the group. To support treatment gains and ensure readiness, each child will be speaking with 2 adults and in front of 1-2 other children to be considered “ready” for Brave Camp.

A minimum of 2 lead-in hours are required.

Components of Selective Mutism Brave Camp

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Brave Camp: 5 Day!

Lead-in sessions are required to ensure each child has met treatment goals prior to being in the classroom setting with the group. To support treatment gains and ensure readiness, each child will be speaking with 2 adults and in front of 1-2 other children to be considered “ready” for Brave Camp.

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Follow Up Debrief Call

One of our clinical staff with meet with you for a 30 minute virtual post-camp consultation to discuss camp gains. Our team will also made treatment recommendations to support the transition into the new school year.

Parent Training

Parent training will occur for 1-2 hours prior to camp days, during camp days (time TBD) and 1-2 hours after camp completion. Parent training supports learning, implementation and supports parents to develop the ability to support children after camp in other environments. 

From Our CAMP parents

“Camp opened my son’s world in a matter of days!”

“I have been SO impressed by the creativity put into the group intensive. My daughter was thrilled to be there and has come out of her shell so much that we have graduated treatment!”

“My child has come into herself in camp. We are beyond thrilled with the quality of Brave Camp and all that Child and Family Therapy Collective has done for our family."

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 4-12 year old children with selective mutism who may benefit from group format treatment.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our Request services page to talk to our team —we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart. Most importantly, we take PCIT-SM and social pragmatic language therapies together to support your child in treatment.

  • Brave camp fees can be paid in full or via payment plan in the months leading up to camp.

  • YES! Each camper has a 1:1 counselor throughout camp to support their brave goals and generalization. Counselors are supervised by our clinical staff and receive specific clinical training from our director.