Fireside Chat with Annie DiVello & Author Jonathan Kohlmeier
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
6:00-7:00pm EST
Investment: Free!
About the Author:
Jonathan Kohlmeier was diagnosed with Selective Mutism when he was 5 years old and Social Anxiety soon after. He completed his memoir about his journey at the age of 19 and is passionate about confronting the stigma of mental health issues in society.
You can buy his must-read book, Learning to Play the Game, by clicking here!
Talking Points:
- Jonathan’s reflections on his experience being treated for selective mutism
- The importance of finding a provider who has expertise in the area of SM
- The critical need for school involvement
- Dr. Kurtz’s “exposure lifestyle” philosophy
- Jonathan’s personal experience with anxiety medication
- What life is like for Jonathan after he became able to talk to people freely. How anxiety persisted even after he no longer had SM
- Q & A
