Group for Parents of Difficult Children

8-session group combining education and support

We all know that being responsible for children is not an easy task, particularly when we have children who are stubborn, strong-willed, or oppositional.  This 8-session group will focus on the causes of childhood defiance and researched-based strategies to reduce it.

Participants will learn strategies to improve their child’s behavior and have a chance to discuss issues with other parents facing similar problems.  Each session will include a 25-minute presentation, followed by a 25-minute group discussion.

Topics will include:

• Understanding the child’s difficult temperament
• How the child’s personality affects the rest of the family
• Why some “discipline styles” work better than others
• Screamfree ways to get your child to listen
• How to deal with symptoms of ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, or Asperger’s Disorder
• Key elements of the structured programs Love and Logic, Collaborative Problem Solving, and The Nurtured Heart Approach will also be discussed.

Group leader: D. Scott Greenaway, Ph.D., L.P.

Fee: This group is covered under most insurance plans.  The fee is $39 per session, per family for uninsured families.

Location: Bluestem Center

When: Groups are continuously starting up and are typically held on Wednesdays or Fridays 9 AM – 10 AM

For questions or to sign up, inquire at the front desk or call Dr. Greenaway at (507) 282-1009 ext. 105