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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 confidence and coping with anxiety through making systematic and sustainable changes in parental actions and child-parent interaction patterns. You will learn how to best manage child discomfort, increase giving of effective supports […]

After a pandemic hiatus, our popular attention classes have returned in-person! This weekend class 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Impact of Technology on the Child/Teen Brain This presentation looks at the current mental health of our children/teenagers in connection with the influence of technology. We explore how video games impact the brain and we discuss simple rules and tips that parents can implement to help offset the challenges of technology.  Presented by Shawn Marshall. […]

A safe place for rising middle school-aged adoptees to find community, explore their stories, and learn tools for navigating the challenges of adolescence. YASS aims for participants to: Explore thoughts and feelings about adoption Share their stories Strengthen positive identity and values Feel heard and supported by peers who “get it” Learn skills for responding […]

Therapeutic Day Camp for Children (9-12 years old) with Anxiety 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 […]

Children’s Program is excited to bring back our highly successful therapeutic day camp for incoming 6th-8th graders this summer. RISE UP provides a microcosm of what students may experience in middle school. Campers practice key relationship skills with one another with the goal of increasing maturity and confidence. Fun-filled outdoor games, crafts, play, thought-provoking activities, […]

Are you feeling trapped by your child’s anxiety? Does the pressure of parenting create tons of stress and anxiety in your home? Do you feel lost about how to support your anxious child? PEAK – Parenting to Empower Anxious Kids- is a parent workshop designed to provide actionable, practical techniques to increase confidence and skills for addressing child […]

with Rose Eagle, Ph.D., Child Psychologist & Kayla Bailey, Psy.D., Psychologist Resident  8 Mondays, 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. April 10 – June 5, 2023 (no class May 29 due to Memorial Day).  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 […]

For 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 […]

Position begins September, 2023  The Children’s Program is seeking a full-time psychologist resident. Our private multidisciplinary children’s mental health clinic in southwest Portland employs more than two dozen professionals (psychologists, licensed professional counselors, developmental & behavioral pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychometrician, speech-language pathologist, and educational consultant) and has served thousands of families over more than three decades. […]

In this two-part video, psychologist Ally Burr-Harris, Ph.D. and psychologist residents Dr. Julia Rossi & Dr. Karina Peters discuss how trauma affects children, signs that your child may need additional help, and ways for you to support their healing and resilience. Learn about additional programs to support the recovery process.   Ally Burr-Harris, Ph.D., is a […]