The aim of this camp is to help your child become a Worry Warrior: someone who experiences anxiety/worries/compulsions and feels empowered to manage these difficult feelings, thoughts, and behaviors with skill, curiosity, and compassion. 

This camp is appropriate for children ages 9-12 who are experiencing symptoms under the umbrella of anxiety, including generalized worries, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, panic symptoms, rumination, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

The camp will involve: 1) daily lessons of new skills and 2) experiential practice of skills taught, through conversation, writing, arts and crafts, and other activities. This camp is well-suited for both children who have and have not had treatment for anxiety. 

Cost: $425.00 (not insurance billable, but includes all supplies needed for camp) 

Dates: August 12 – 15, 2024 
Half Day (1:30pm – 3:30pm). 
No before/after care provided outside of camp hours.
If your child is attending our AM camp, which dismisses at noon, please make lunch plans accordingly, as we will not be providing care between 12:00pm and 1:30pm. 

Location: German International School, 3900 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005 

The camp will be run by Priya Ramanujam, Ph.D. and Karina Peters, Psy.D. (both licensed psychologists). Please reach out to pramanujam@childrensprogram.com with any questions. 

Dates: August 12 – 16, 2024, Half Day (9 AM to 12 PM). No aftercare provided outside of camp hours. 

Location: German International School, 3900 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005 

Camp facilitators: 

Ally Burr-Harris, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist       
Mariko Clark, MA, LPC, Professional Counselor
Stephen Beard, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist      
Priya Ramanujam, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
Julia Rossi, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist            
Karina Peters, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist
Kayla Bayley, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist   
Soobin Im, Ph.D., Psychologist Resident

Cost: $450.00 (not insurance billable—$100.00 non-refundable deposit due after screening)

Email aburrharris@childrensprogram.com if you have questions about whether this camp is a good fit for your child. Partial scholarships available on a limited basis.

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 supportive parenting techniques. Sessions are highly interactive, engaging, informative and positive. Families leave each session with tools for every-day use. A packet of materials will be sent to each participant prior to the start of group. All sessions will be conducted via Zoom. 

Cost: $450.00/family, non-insurance billable(includes all group sessions and session materials. A limited number of scholarships are available–indicate your interest at registration).

We offer two separate sections of SPACE, for elementary and middle school age groups. . Each consists of 7 virtual parent sessions.

SPACE Elementary Age (for parents of children in grades K -5)

For parents of children in grades K – 5. Limited to 8 families. 
with Nichole Sage, Psy.D., Michael Schwartz, Ph.D. (Licensed Psychologists), and Hailey Albin, MA (Psychology Intern)
Time: Mondays from 4:00pm – 5:30pm (90 mins – via Zoom) 
Dates:  September 23 – October 28, 2024; booster session on November 11.

Cost – $575.00 (not insurance billable) – Limited scholarship funds available

SPACE Middle School Age (for parents of children in grades 6 – 8)

For parents of children in grades 6 – 8. Limited to 8 families. 
with Hannah Bianco, Ph.D. (Licensed Psychologist), Mariko Clark, MA (Licensed Professional Counselor), and Allan Cordova, Ph.D. (Licensed Psychologist)
Time: Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:00pm (90 mins – via Zoom)
Dates: October 16 – November 20, 2024; booster session on December 4.

Cost – $575.00 (not insurance billable) – Limited scholarship funds available

Pay Attention to Attention

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm each day (Breaks included)
Cost: $500.00/ weekend (not insurance billable, but includes subscription to all Pay Attention to Attention online modules)
This workshop 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 appropriately. The in-person class setting will closely approximate classroom and social situations, so that your child can practice these skills in a representative environment. Parents will observe the class so they are better able to reinforce these skills through at-home practice.  

FIRED UP

Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm each day (Breaks included)
Cost: $500.00/ weekend (not insurance billable, but includes subscription to all FIRED UP online modules and a paper copy of the FIRED UP notebook)
This workshop will teach you how to identify and address the seven most common anger sparks that get children FIRED UP: Frustrations, Interruptions, Request Refusals, Expectations, Disappointments, Unfairness, and Provocations. FIRED UP takes a proactive approach that teaches parents children to recognize and handle their anger triggers.

Register for both and receive a 20% discount ($800.00 total)

These groups are led by Jeff Sosne, Ph.D., a child psychologist with more than forty years of experience. He specializes in helping children with attention and self-control problems.

Both workshops are held in person at the Children’s Program, 6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy

Do you need help putting out the fires set by your child’s anger?

Helping children with anger is all about taking a proactive, preventative approach. We need to understand the nature of the child’s anger and proactively address the factors that might be causing or contributing to the problem.

This program will teach you how to identify and address the seven most common anger sparks that get children FIRED UP: Frustrations, Interruptions, Request Refusals, Expectations, Disappointments, Unfairness, and Provocations.

Dr. Sosne is a licensed psychologist who has worked with children for more than four decades.

This program is currently available in two formats:

FIRED UP Online – This program on our learn.childrensprogram.com platform includes videos, links to supplemental materials, and printable versions of handouts. Work through the lessons at your own pace.
Cost: $100.00/12 month subscription. Click link above to register – available on demand!

FIRED UP Notebook – Paper Copy. Email our front desk manage Nicole V. (nvermeer@childrensprogram.com) if you would like to purchase an unbound paper copy of the FIRED UP notebook. The pages come hole-punched and ready for you to insert into your own standard 3-ring binder.
Cost: $20.00 + shipping & handling (waived for pickup from our Portland clinic).

FIRED UP Notebook – Kindle Version – Coming Summer 2024!

FIRED UP In Person Weekend Class – Coming August 2024 – Check back in June for sign-up and more info!

Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is an evidence-based therapeutic model that trains parents and caregivers in attachment-based, trauma-informed interventions to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® uses Connecting Principles for attachment needs, Empowering Principles to address physical needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.

Series III: TBRI Correcting Principles – This series will focus on parenting tools and techniques to use with children and teens with early trauma who continue to struggle with regulation and healthy connection. It will focus on strategies to help learn how to correct behavior while maintaining a strong connection with your youth. 

Dates & Times (Choose One Option):
AM: Wednesdays, 9:00am – 11:00am, April 17 – May 29 (No class on 4/24), 2024
PM: Thursdays, 4:00pm – 6:00pm, April 18 – May 30 (No class on 5/2), 2024

Cost: $200.00 individual/$250.00 couple 
CareOregon/HealthShare subscribers – this class is available to you for free! You will be asked to fill our a separate information form after you register. 
Location: This will be a virtual group, and registrants must reside in Oregon.

Facilitators
Wednesday AM group: Ally Burr-Harris, Ph.D., TBRI practitioner & Licensed Psychologist; Julia Rossi, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist
Thursday PM group: Karina Peters, Psy.D., TBRI practitioner & Licensed Psychologist; Cleo Andersen-Green, M.A., Psychologist Intern

Here’s what past participants had to say about our TBRI Group (Comments are Anonymous to Protect Participant Privacy):

“I wish I would have taken this 4 years ago when we started getting support from Children’s Program. The skills taught are realistic and they work. It’s worth the investment of time and money.”

“Taking the TBRI Parents Support Series has been life changing for our family. It provides a new lens through which to view my child’s and our behavior, and has made working through some of the trauma-based behavior so much easier. The resources and regulation tools are so valuable.”

“As we have worked to implement strategies that we learned in the TBRI parenting class, we have see a transformation in our relationship with our daughter.”

Our ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about collaborating with peers in a collegial and flexible environment that fosters community and professional growth.

We are looking for a clinician who specializes in therapy and/or assessment with the following populations:

• Late elementary to middle school students (ages ~10-13)
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• ADHD

The benefits of working in our clinic include:

• A vibrant, fun, supportive environment. We value team-building through group social events!
• Flexible hours to fit your schedule (with part-time work-from-home hybrid option).
• A competitive salary based on experience & caseload
• Generous vacation/leave time accrual (including many paid Fridays off during the summer)
• Health insurance (with optional dental coverage); optional life & disability insurance
• Retirement & pre-tax flexible spending account
• Numerous continuing education opportunities, including 8 hours paid CE time per year
• Mentorship & collaboration through consultation groups
• Opportunity to engage in training of practicum students, interns and psychologist residents
• Full-time staff support with administrative tasks, including intake screening, scheduling, billing & collections, health insurance provider credentialing, clinic-wide professional liability insurance
• Marketing & community outreach
• IT support
• Well-established sources of client referrals from medical & mental health professionals, schools, and other institutions in the Portland metro area

Please include a cover letter detailing your areas of clinical interest with your CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $95,000.00 – $143,000.00 per year

Email us at info@childrensprogram.com to apply.

We will be accepting 3 interns for the 2024/2025 training year.

Click here to view our 2024 internship brochure.

Click here to view our presentation on why Portland is a great place to live!

Click here to review our CPI 2023 Internship Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data

The Intern Manual, which details internship policies, is available electronically by request. Please email the Training Director, Dr. Rose Eagle, at reagle@childrensprogram.com. 

Clinic Overview

We are pleased you are considering the Children’s Program doctoral clinical psychology internship program. Children’s Program is a multi-disciplinary mental health clinic serving children and families. Our internship in clinical psychology offers an opportunity to learn from more than 20 licensed psychologists, all of whom have a unique specialty relating to children and families. Areas of specialty include: diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders (including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and developmental delays), mood disorders and anxiety, issues related to trauma and attachment, and issues specific to children involved in the child welfare system. Children’s Program clinicians use empirically supported treatments and work primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective. We offer a number of therapy and psychoeducational group programs and classes for children and families. 

We are proud to have served our community since 1987. Although located in Southwest Portland, Children’s Program serves children, families and agencies from across the state of Oregon. In addition to psychologists, Children’s Program employs developmental behavioral pediatricians, a child psychiatrist, licensed professional counselors, a social worker, a psychometrician, tutors, and also is a training placement for students from various training programs and specialties (e.g., Pacific University, OHSU).

The Children’s Program internship has full membership status in the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), and will participate in the APPIC match (APPIC #2543). Children’s Program will be accepting 3 interns for the 2024/2025 training year. Please see the Children’s Program Internship Brochure for details regarding the training year experience. Please email Dr. Rose Eagle, Training Director (reagle@childrensprogram.com) with questions.

Prerequisites for Application

Internship candidates must be doctoral students in counseling, clinical, or school psychology. Both psychometric assessment and psychotherapy experience are required. Qualified candidates will ideally have completed at least 400 intervention and assessment hours, with preference being given to applicants who have a majority of hours completed with children and/or adolescents. A minimum of 4 years of graduate training is required. All qualifying examinations must be passed by the internship application deadline. A candidate’s dissertation proposal must be approved before the internship match ranking deadline.

Please note, we require a Supplemental Assessment Report for all applicants, which should include a comprehensive evaluation with a child or adolescent client (not for a class).

Applications

Applications are due on 12/1/2023. Applicants will be notified of interviews on 12/15/2023. Interviews will be held on 1/17/2024 and 1/19/2024, either virtually via Zoom or in-person, depending on the preferences of the applicant and logistics. No preferential treatment will be given to applicants interviewing in-person versus virtually. If applicants are unable to interview that day, alternative arrangements may be made. Applicants will meet the Director of Training and Assistant Director of Training for a 1-hour individual interview. An optional virtual group meeting with all applicants will be held from 12:00pm – 12:45pm to provide applicants the opportunity to speak with current trainees (e.g., residents, practicum students) and staff psychologists. 

Children’s Program values diversity among staff,  interns and other trainees and the population we serve. Our non-discrimination policy indicates that trainees, clients and staff have the right be treated considerately and respectfully regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, cultural background, economic status, education or disability. We believe that diversity enhances the climate and training environment and are committed to ongoing efforts to recruit and retain diverse staff (including training supervisors) and trainees, as well as to improve our ability to serve diverse populations in our region. We seek to provide ongoing training and educational opportunities for our staff and trainees around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, with a goal of improving clinical practice, increasing outreach to underserved communities and improving our ability to welcome and support trainees and staff from a wide range of backgrounds.

Children’s Program Internship is not accredited by the APA. 

Questions related to the program’s accreditation status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 2002
Phone: (202) 336-5979/Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.og/ed/accreditation