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Nurturing Parenting Program
The Nurturing Parenting Programs are a family-centered trauma-informed initiative designed to build nurturing parenting skills as an alternative to abusive and neglecting parenting and child-rearing practices. The goals are to prevent recidivism in families lower the rate of multi parent teenage pregnancies, reduce the rate of juvenile delinquency and alcohol abuse, and stop the intergenerational cycle of child abuse by teaching positive parenting behaviors. The program is designed to build self-awareness, positive concept/self-esteem and build levels of empathy; enhance family communication and awareness of needs; promote healthy physical and emotional development; teach appropriate role and developmental expectations.
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Parent Child Interaction Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a 15-20 session, specialized treatment program designed for caregivers and their young children ( up to 10 yrs old) experiencing behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. PCIT has been found to help children who have any of the following: Frequent temper tantrums, act defiantly &/or refuse to follow directions backtalk or sass adults, cry easily, experiencing adjustment problems Constantly seek attention Interrupt others, short attention span, difficulty behaving in school, preschool, and/or daycare Are aggressive, who hit, throw things and express great anger may already be on medication to manage behavioral problems.