The Program The New Beginnings program is a group-based intervention for divorced parents that consists of 10 two-hour group sessions. Groups are led by two master’s level clinicians. The intervention focuses on working directly with the parent to change aspects of the child’s environment that directly involve the child, including increasing effective discipline strategies, increasing […]
Innovative Interventions
Familias Unidas
The Program Familias Unidas™ Preventive Intervention is a multilevel family-based intervention designed to engage Hispanic immigrant parents in an empowerment process that fosters healthy youth development among their children. The process first builds a strong parent-support network and then uses the network to increase knowledge of culturally relevant parenting, strengthen parenting skills, and apply these […]
Adolescent Coping With Depression Course (CWD-A)
The Program The Adolescent Coping With Depression Course (CWD-A) is a cognitive-behavioral group intervention that targets specific problems typically experienced by depressed adolescents. These problems include discomfort and anxiety, irrational/negative thoughts, poor social skills, and limited experiences of pleasant activities. Core components of the program include: Intended Audience The intended audience of this intervention is […]
AFFIRM Youth
The Program AFFIRM is an eight session, manualized intervention. It is focused on reducing depression and improving coping and sexual self-efficacy for LGBTTQQ2SA* youth and adults by providing them opportunities to develop identity cognition (self-awareness, identifying risk), mood (recognizing the link between thoughts and feelings), and behaviour (identifying strengths and ways of coping), as well […]
HeartMath Coherence Training in Children with ADHD
The Program HeartMath: Coherence Training in Children With ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is designed for use with youth ages 8-14 who have a diagnosis of ADHD. The intervention aims to help these youth reduce stress, control impulses, and improve academic focus (e.g., word recognition, memory, attention, problem solving) by gaining and maintaining self-control over their emotional […]
The P.L.A.Y Project
The Program The Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters (P.L.A.Y) Project® is an evidence-based, early intervention program designed to support professionals and parents in fostering improved social and functional outcomes for children on the autism spectrum, those with autism traits, and other neurodivergent children. Grounded in four core principles—creating fun interactions, dedicating sufficient time for […]