Nurturing Voices Initiative

We are pleased to be expanding and setting up a new therapy base whereby we can support those with selective mutism, anxiety and EBSA either alone or with their family. We understand provision is exceptionally limited and we hope to offer a high-quality service to families and individuals who are experiencing difficulties. We are also happy to meet online and can work over zoom with individuals, teachers, professionals and families.

We believe it is important to build confidence, self esteem, aid regulation and reduce anxiety when it comes to treating selective mutism and EBSA. We use an 'bottom up' approach, in a nurturing, safe and fun environment. This can involve the whole family , the child, or just the parents.

We offer a variety of events to aid social communication for different age groups, including art groups, story times, games nights and creative writing workshop, these can be delivered in person and are also delivered monthly via zoom.

Our lead therapist, Joanna, has completed plenty of research and training on using Dr. Bruce Perry's Neurosequential approach to therapeutics, as well as training by Maggie Johnson (leading speech and language therapist specialising in SM). As well as courses by Speech freedom (Treating adults and teens with SM), and further training in Polyvagal theory and middle ear music.

We are excited to be offering Safe and Sound Protocol and Primitive Reflex Integration.

We offer family support in person and online!

Joanna has presented her work at the music therapy and families symposium in Vienna, She also has case work published nationally and presented on worldwide platforms including the international selective mutism conference in Florida 2023, International Selective Mutism conference in Bath , Uk 2024, British Assosiation of Music therapists conference in Leicester UK 2024 and Key changes Conferences in Winchester 2024. Joanna has also appeared on the BBC News several times discussing the plight of EBSA, Anxiety and Selective mutism as well. Joanna has had work published in 'Leading Note' Journal on using the Nueurosequential Method of Therapeutics with young children with selective mutism and Joanna is currently completing research in family support and creative arts therapies and hoping this will be published early 2025.

For more information please visit

www.nurutringvoicesiniative.com

Joanna also runs CPD courses for families, professionals, individuals

with SM and schools.

Training professionals, organisations and schools

£130 for a 2-hour CPD training session.

Family support sessions cost £60 per session.

Report Writing £60 per hour.