programs offered

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a dyadic behavioral intervention for children (ages 2.-7years) and their parents or caregivers that focuses on decreasing child behavior problems (e.g., defiance, aggression), increasing child social skills and cooperation, and improving the parent-child attachment relationship. It teaches parents traditional play-therapy skills to use as reinforcers of positive child behavior and traditional behavior management skills to decrease negative child behavior. Parents are taught and practice these skills with their child while  being coached by a therapist. The coaching provides parents with immediate feedback on their use of the new parenting skills, which enables them to apply the skills correctly and master them rapidly. PCIT  treatment length varies but averages about 14 weeks, with hour-long weekly sessions.

Promoting First Relationships (PFR) is a manualized home visiting intervention/prevention program which includes parent training components based on strengths-based practice, practical, and in-depth strategies for promoting secure and healthy relationships between caregivers and young children (birth to 5 years). Features of PFR include:

• Videotaping caregiver-child interactions to provide insight into real-life situations and help the caregiver reflect on the underlying needs of the child and how those needs impact behavior
• Giving positive and instructive feedback that builds caregivers' competence with and commitment to their children
• Focusing on the deeper emotional feelings and needs underlying children's distress and behaviors
• Using handouts and homework to enhance parent insight and learning about child social and emotional development, needs, and concerns

Typical interventions last 10-14  weeks. 

SafeCare® is an in-home parent training program that targets risk factors for child neglect and physical abuse in which parents are taught skills in three module areas: (1) how to interact in a positive manner with their children, to plan activities, and respond appropriately to challenging child behaviors, (2) to recognize hazards in the home in order to improve the home environment, and (3) to recognize and respond to symptoms of illness and injury, in addition to keeping good health records.   This program is for parents of children aged 0-5.   

FFT is a short-term, high quality intervention program with an average of 12 to 14 sessions over three to five months. FFT works primarily with 11- to 18-year-old youth who have been referred for behavioral or emotional problems by the juvenile justice, mental health, school or child welfare systems. FFT is a strength-based model built on a foundation of acceptance and respect. At its core is a focus on assessment and intervention to address risk and protective factors within and outside of the family that impact the adolescent and his or her adaptive development.

The Incredible Years® evidence-based programs for parents and children reduce challenging behaviors in children and increase their social emotional learning and self-control skills.. The programs have been found to be effective in strengthening parent management skills, improving children’s social emotional competence, emotion regulation, and school readiness, and reducing behavior problems. This program is for children aged 0-12 years. 

This is a 10-16 week program for children aged 2-18 years old.   It is an evidenced based parenting and family support system designed to prevent and treat behavioral and emotional problems in children and teenagers.   The program addresses relationship-building , discipline , emotional regulation and family structure skills to improve family relationships and functioning.