For parents of children 2-12 years old*
In Parent Management Training (PMT), parents are able to learn various skills for dealing with noncompliance, behavioral difficulties, and self-control issues in their children ages 2-12. We teach parents how to generalize skills beyond the specific examples given in the class. Parents will also learn the function of their child’s behavior in order to choose the appropriate strategy for shaping that behavior in a more appropriate direction. Certain parenting techniques are better in one situation versus another and parents are given the opportunity to learn how to make these determinations so that the skills learned will make a lasting impact.
Curriculum
Traditional parent training uses a behavioral approach. In our curriculum, you will learn:
- defining your child’s behavior
- understanding the functions of your child’s behavior
- using praise effectively
- active ignoring
- giving effective commands
- setting limits
- scheduling difficult times of day
- setting up a reward program that works
- time out or cool down
- setting limits in public
- setting up a positive behavioral plan with your child’s school
PMT is also available in an individual session format.
*For children over the age of 12, we recommend parent and family sessions utilizing the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model (formerly Collaborative Problem Solving). Teens require a different approach than younger children. Contact us to learn more.