Freedom Camp
Intensive Treatment for Selective Mutism
FREEDOM CAMP
Freedom Camp is designed to provide intensive evidence-based treatment to help increase communication and verbalization for children with selective mutism in a fun and supportive environment.
Cost
$ 3,300
Cost includes the week of Camp and 1 Lead In session & 2 hours of parent training. Payment is due at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Flex Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts can often be used for these camps. Please check with your Flex Spending Account/Health Savings Account company.
Prior to Camp
Each child participating in Freedom Camp will be required to meet with a Camp Counselor prior to camp. The Camp Counselor will use evidence-based techniques to promote communication with the child. It is a requirement that children communicate verbally with a Camp Counselor prior to starting camp.
Camp
We will have fun filled days practicing brave talking during small and large group activities.
Catherine Eckel, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Campbell, California. She has also previously served on the Board of Directors for the Selective Mutism Group. Dr. Eckel has presented to parents, school personnel, and other mental health professionals on the topics of anxiety and selective mutism. She completed her clinical training at Boston Medical Center in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and at the Boston Veterans Affairs hospital. She was subsequently on the faculty at Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Agredano is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with a private practice. She is also affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Agredano graduated from Stanford University with honors and attended Stanford Medical School. She completed her residency in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and continued at Stanford University in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.