Parent Management Training: Treating ADHD, Anxiety, & Behavioral Challenges

The Center for Children and Youth—Child Training Institute (CTI) provides in-depth training to social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals who seek knowledge in the latest treatments and techniques to help their young patients.CTI hosts events virtually and at our San Francisco location. Trainings are open to the public and include continuing education credits for qualified participants. The Center for Children and Youth—Child Training Institute is a division of Jewish Family and Children's Services.ccy.jfcs.org/ccy-child-training-institute

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Enhance parental engagement by integrating Parent Management Training (PMT) skills in sessions to address behavioral challenges

Overview:Parent Management Training (PMT) is widely recognized as the gold standard evidence-based treatment for addressing behavioral challenges in children. The origins of PMT can be traced back to comprehensive studies conducted at Yale University over forty-five years ago, spanning several decades in duration. The visionary behind this program, Dr. Alan Kazdin, demonstrated a commitment to assisting children facing the most significant behavioral difficulties. As a result, the initial study participants were limited to children diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder. Moreover, these children commonly presented comorbid conditions such as ADHD, Anxiety, or were situated on the autism spectrum. The outcomes of these studies were remarkable, revealing a success rate of 92% in reducing behavioral challenges among the participants. Additionally, 78% of the children no longer met the criteria for ODD or Conduct Disorder upon completion of the program. Subsequently, the program's accessibility was expanded to encompass any child struggling with behavioral issues, irrespective of a formal diagnosis requirement.​During this 4-part training, you will acquire a comprehensive understanding of Kazdin Method PMT techniques and learn evidence-based strategies for addressing common yet extremely challenging behaviors in children. These include but are not limited to; mealtime conflicts, bedtime struggles, altercations with peers/siblings, resistance towards hygiene, outbursts triggered by the conclusion of screen time, homework meltdowns, and school refusal. Additionally, the training will equip you with methodologies for systematically reducing both physical and verbal aggression in children, with the ultimate goal of complete cessation of such behaviors. Furthermore, the training will encompass techniques to enhance children's tolerance to frustration, fostering their capacity to manage challenging situations more effectively.Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:Skills 1-6: Antecedents, Charts, Praise, &amp; Mild Punishment<ul><li>Discuss the pivotal role of antecedents and consequences in behavior change.</li><li>Practice effective behavior charting techniques and their purpose.</li><li>Recognize how to mitigate harsh punishment and encourage a more positive approach.</li><li>Utilize shaping and simulations to transform challenging behaviors.</li><li>Identify critical factors leading to program failure.</li><li>Demonstrate sustainable, long-term behavior management strategies for parent empowerment.</li><li>Apply the “Method-to-the-Madness” for increasing a child’s frustration tolerance and emotional regulation while decreasing aggression</li><li>Discuss very specific programs to deal with common challenging situations such as: Bedtime, turning screens off, homework, dinnertime, brushing teeth, sibling/social relationships etc.</li></ul>Skills 7-12: Reprimands, Low-Rate, Negotiating and Compromising, Case Studies<ul><li>Implement effective reprimands for non-aggressive yet disruptive behaviors.</li><li>Apply low-rate punishment for infrequent but severe behaviors.</li><li>Practice skills in compromising and negotiating with preteens and teens.</li><li>Incorporate PMT skills seamlessly during sessions to enhance parental engagement.</li><li>Recognize the importance of role-playing in behavior modification.</li><li>Discuss responses to challenges and tough questions from caregivers.</li><li>Critique challenging case studies, applying learned skills in a practical context.</li></ul>

About the Trainers:Tracie Bush, MA, CKPMT has the distinct honor of being one of four Certified Specialists in Kazdin Method® Parent Management Training. She worked at the prestigious Yale University Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic from 2006-2013. While there she worked directly with Dr. Alan Kazdin, the Child Psychologist who developed the Kazdin Method® Parent Management Training program. At the clinic, she not only trained parents in PMT, she helped devise and implement the current professional PMT Training Seminars, the parent and professional virtual PMT Training, and the Certification in PMT for professionals.Since founding the PMT Institute in 2012, Tracie has trained parents and professionals from around the world in this very important and effective treatment.During this time she also served as a PMT Consultant for the children's psychiatric in-patient unit at the University of North Carolina Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. She also served as a Behavioral Consultant at Betances Early Reading Lab Magnet School in Hartford, CT.Tracie holds a Master's degree in Psychology with a focus on evidence-based treatments. For eight years she served as a Research Coordinator for the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center with Russell Barkley, Ph.D., also in Worcester, MA. There she published several articles on the functional deficits of young adults with ADHD.Tracie has extensive experience working with children who have a variety of psychiatric diagnoses including: Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders.Since starting her PMT journey at Yale University she has trained thousands of families and countless professionals in this amazing program both in-person and virtually from around the world including; Australia, Luxembourg, China, Poland, Canada, Germany, England and all over the United States.Fee for all 4 days:$375 Standard Registration$385 Standard Registration Including 12 CE CreditsContinuing Education Credits:Full attendance for all 4 sessions meets the qualifications for 12.0 hours of continuing education credit. Child Training Institute (CTI) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CTI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The CA BBS recognizes the APA as an approval agency to meet their CE requirements. Disciplines such as social workers and counselors outside of California should check with their respective state board to assure acceptance of APA approved sponsors for CE credits.In order to receive CE credits, participants must purchase a Registration Including CE Credit ticket. Full attendance is required in order to receive CE credits and no partial credit will be offered. Failure to meet this requirement will prohibit the Child Training Institute from issuing a CE certificate and no refund will be provided.Registration and Cancellation:Pre-registration is required. Cancellation requests emailed to the event manager prior to 11:59 pm on Thursday, 2/29/24, will receive a full refund. No refunds for cancellation requests received on or after 3/1/24 regardless of the cause for cancellation including failure to join the meeting on the day of the training. If the training cannot be held due to circumstances beyond the hosts’ control (natural disaster, strike, fire, severe weather, illness of speaker, speaker cancellation, etc.) the event will be rescheduled, if possible, and the registration fee applied to that date. If rescheduling is not possible or the registrant cannot attend the rescheduled date, reimbursement will be provided less any actual costs accrued.Instructions for Zoom will be emailed to all participants 30 minutes prior to the training.For questions, scholarships, and discounts for students and interns, please contact Teresa Merenda, Child Training Institute Program Coordinator, at TeresaM@jfcs.org.

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