The latest from Children's Program clinicians.
Presented by Jeff Sosne, Ph.D. This class is designed for parents of elementary aged children with attention weaknesses and self control problems. Our new online format allows you to view information through video, print, audio and other online offerings. Parents will learn how to direct and sustain their children’s attention at home, in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities. We …
Created by Ally Burr-Harris, Ph.D. (Licensed Psychologist) This is a workshop for parents whose children are prone to emotional outbursts. Dr. Ally Burr-Harris will review strategies for catching your child before the storm, calming a child who has passed that “critical window,” and preventing future meltdowns from occurring. We will also review strategies for parents to stay calm in the …
7 sessions, 90 minutes each Class size is limited. Designed for children ages 5 – 14. PLEASE NOTE: Due to clinicians’ licensure restrictions, this virtual class is only available to permanent residents of the state of Oregon. The Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) class is a parents-only, evidence-based treatment of childhood anxiety with an emphasis on promoting child …
Last year, our practicum students created a presentation for parents whose children experience a heightened fear of routine shots. We have made this presentation on Needle Fear & Phobia available for free online for parents whose children are fearful of routine or recommended medical procedures involving needles. Follow the link to watch the presentation.
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) is an evidence-based social skills group for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression and other socioemotional challenges. The group focuses on helping participants and their parents learn new ways of making and keeping friends. Middle school-aged students are taught social skills through didactic and …
After two long years, we are pleased to announce the return of our Beginners’ ADHD class, in summer camp format. This camp is designed for elementary age children (1st – 5th grade) who struggle with self-control and/or effortful attention (AD/HD). We will focus on teaching children to exercise self-control in peer interactions, so that they can work productively and play …
with Jeff Sosne, Ph.D. and Stephen Beard, Psy.D. Middle school is always a challenging time–even more so after a year of distance learning. This class will reinforce academic motivation, attention skills, time management, organizational habits, goal setting, and other executive functions that are central to academic achievement in middle school. Please note that this class is focused on academics, and …
With Sandra MacPhail, Ph.D. (Licensed Psychologist) Learn how to focus your mind to improve attention in these areas: Schoolwork & Test Taking Stress Reduction Athletic Performance Building Confidence Relationships with Friends & Family In this 4-session course you will learn a specific way of paying attention to your breath, your body, your thoughts, your feelings, and the world around you. …
For adoptive parents, resource parents, and caregivers of children and teens who have experienced early trauma or loss. This support group will provide parenting tools and techniques to use with children and teens who have had early trauma and continue to struggle with regulation and healthy connection. Each session will have a learning segment, followed by an interactive time to …
Facilitated byPriya Ramanujam, Ph.D. (Licensed Psychologist) 6 Sessions, 1 hour and 15 minutes each Sometimes anxious and depressive thoughts get the best of us, and life is hard to live. Sometimes we get caught up in the struggle, and pain turns into suffering. Sometimes things lose their meaning, and we forget what we care about. If this sounds familiar, it’s …
A Relationship-Skills Day Camp for Middle Schoolers Children’s Program is excited to bring back our highly successful, outdoor therapeutic day camp for incoming 6th-8th graders. RISE UP provides a small microcosm of what students may experience in middle school. We hope to create a diverse membership to help group members practice key relationship skills with one another with the goal of increasing …
with Rose Eagle, PhD, Child Psychologist 10 Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. February 16 – April 27, 2022 (skipping week of March 21 due to Spring Break) This research-based curriculum is designed to support parents with children ages 3-8 years-old with disruptive behavior including hyperactivity, defiance, impulsivity and tantrums. Parents learn to improve their child’s coping, self-regulation and social skills and decrease negative behaviors at home and/or at school through …