Brave Voice Group

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Building safety, creativity, emotional and social connection through therapeutic role-play game.

This group is designed for children with Selective Mutism who are able to speak and interact comfortably in familiar settings like home but experience challenges with speaking in certain social situations and/or people consistently, that interfere with their daily life such as school.

Focus areas

  • Recognizing body symptoms and thoughts or beliefs that impact their communication

  • Learning to integrate the mind and body

  • Social skills development including reflecting, turn-taking and problem-solving while building fun and creative environment.

  • Learning and engaging with their character to foster a sense of control, emotional connection and leadership

  • Engaging and collaborating with others

  • Building confidence and trust within self and with others

This group nurtures emotional and social connection with others while learning, building and expressing themselves freely. This therapeutic role play “Hero Kids” game, is designed for children 4-10 years of age, creating a team approach focusing on exploration, imagination, social skills, character development problem-solving, and bravery entering a 30 minute to 60 minute adventure and battles.

Brave Voice Facilitator

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    Claire de Leon, LMHC

    CHILD AND TEEN THERAPIST, PARENT COACHING

    Provides Telehealth video and in-person services

    Claire is a Licensed mental health counselor who providers attachment and trauma-based psychotherapy with clients diagnosed with, but not limited to, Social Anxiety and Selective Mutism, Complex Trauma, Depression, and co-occurring disorders. She also provides support for parents and school personnel.

    Claire offers services in English and Tagalog.

    Website: https://www.counselingmind.co/

    Email: malaya@counselingmind.co

    Phone: (425) 202-5485