Helping Children Grow Their Bravery
Evidence-based resources and support for parents, teachers, and professionals helping children with anxiety and selective mutism.
Downloadable Resources
My Summer Holidays Bravery Booklet
Free all summer, June through August, when you join our email list.
Summer break is a hidden opportunity. With no school pressure and plenty of low-stakes moments out in the world, it's one of the best times of year for an anxious or selectively mute child to stretch their bravery at their own pace.
Created by child psychologists who specialize in childhood anxiety and selective mutism, this printable booklet turns everyday summer outings into gentle, structured bravery practice. Ordering at a café. Asking a hotel concierge a question. Talking to a new activity instructor. Each page gives your child a small, winnable goal and a way to feel proud of facing it.
Inside you'll find:
Parent and caregiver tips for supporting brave behavior without pressure
Ready-to-use exposure ideas and sample scripts for real summer settings like cafés, shops, travel, and restaurants
Goal and subgoal sheets that break bravery into small steps
Progress trackers, reward menus, and coloring trackers like the monthly Bravery Jar
A dedicated section of brave talking exercises for children working on selective mutism
It's built for children roughly ages 4 to 12 who deal with anxiety, specific fears, social anxiety, or selective mutism, and it works at home, in a clinic, or in a classroom.
Use it together across the summer so your child starts the new school year having already practiced being brave, again and again.
Created by child psychologists specializing in child anxiety, the SM Do’s and Don’ts booklet gives caregivers evidence-based, practical steps to follow to better support a child with selective mutism.
Parents and caregivers will find essential strategies and sample scripts to create a supportive environment and encourage bravery.
We encourage families to use this resource together, offering positive reinforcement, gentle encouragement, and structured practice to help children gain confidence in their brave talking skills!
Created by child psychologists who specialize in selective mutism and child anxiety, this practical teacher booklet is designed to help educators understand selective mutism and feel confident supporting affected students in the classroom. It explains what SM is (and is not), why children become “stuck” and unable to speak at school, and how classroom responses can either reinforce silence or gently unlock brave talking over time.
The booklet walks teachers through the early signs of SM, how the anxiety cycle is maintained, and evidence-based strategies for creating a supportive classroom environment. It introduces clear, teacher-friendly tools such as the P.R.I.D.E. skills, “golden rules” for SM, and practical guidance on asking questions in ways that increase the likelihood of verbal responses rather than shut children down.
Designed as a concise “cheat sheet,” it is ideal for busy educators, SENCOs, school counsellors, and support staff who need concrete, step-by-step strategies they can start using immediately. The focus is on reducing anxiety, gradually shaping communication, and collaborating with families and external professionals so that the child can become their most comfortable, communicative self at school.
Books to Support Brave Talking
Bravery Grows Book
Bravery Grows Journal & Activity Book
Brave Talk Podcast
Conversations, expert insights, and practical support for helping children with anxiety, selective mutism, and growing confidence.
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