Catalog

The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) is a developmentally-informed, biologically respectful approach to working with at-risk children that helps to organize a child’s history and current functioning. NMT is not a specific therapeutic technique or intervention.

The New Confident Parenting Program (NPC) uses a cognitive-behavioral orientation to train caregivers in using non-violent child management skills in their relationships with children (2 – 12 years old) who are experiencing behavior or emotional problems. Parents are also encouraged to use such skills in relating to spouses and other adults. It was originally developed in the 1970s in child mental health settings and has become the program of choice in many other human service and educational settings since that time. The NPC is designed as a ten-session program to be used with small groups of parents for 10 consecutive [...]

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. There are approximately 30 programs available that are designed to meet the family’s educational learning styles and abilities; the family’s culture and language; the ages of the children and ages of the parents. The Parenting Programs are designed for the three levels of prevention: primary (5 to 18 sessions), secondary (12 to 20 sessions, and tertiary (15 to 25 plus sessions). Program sessions are delivered in three program models: one-to-one in home, office, or [...]

The Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC) is a nonprofit program contracted with Oregon DHS. ORPARC offers services at no cost to: Oregon DHS Adoptive families, Oregon Assisted Guardianship families, and Oregon families who have adopted through any state’s child welfare system. OPARC services include trainings for foster, kinship, adoptive and assisted guardianship families, and professionals; online library of searchable parenting resources; online groups; and linkages to resources like support groups or therapists.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based behavior parent training treatment for young children with conduct disorders that places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns. Children and their caregivers are seen together in PCIT. PCIT was developed for children ages 2-7 years with externalizing behavior disorders. PCIT is conducted through coaching sessions during which caregiver and child are in a playroom while the therapist is in an observation room watching caregivers interact with the child through a one-way mirror and/or live video feed. This treatment has two phases. The first phase of [...]

The Parent Peer Coaching Program is a flexible supplemental service offered by Estella Swain, an experienced adoptive parent and peer parent coach with extensive knowledge and expertise in trauma-informed practices and principles, to adoptive families seeking individualized support, education, and resources to help them thrive. The Parent Peer Coaching Services offer a comprehensive approach tailored to the individual needs, family makeup, and complexities of adoptive families. One-on-one sessions are scheduled up to one hour each week or as needed and has an individualized fee of $100.00 per session. The Parent Peer Coaching Program can be adapted to meet the needs [...]

Parenting Wisely are self-administered, highly interactive computer-based programs that teaches caregivers and children skills to improve their relationships and decrease conflict through support and behavior management. Parenting Wisely offers multiple programs to meet the needs of caregivers: Teen Edition (ages 11 – 18) and Young Child Edition (ages 3 – 11). The program is flexible and can be delivered online individually, in groups, or in individual sessions with clinicians. In each edition, caregivers can learn at their own pace by navigating through detailed scenarios, tutorials, question and answer sections, and quizzes. The programs can be completed in 3-5 hours. The [...]

Parenting with Love and Limits (PLL) combines group therapy and family therapy to treat children and adolescents aged 10-18 who have severe emotional and behavioral problems (e.g., conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and frequently co-occurring problems such as depression, alcohol or drug use, chronic truancy, destruction of property, domestic violence, or suicidal ideation. PLL is also used to serve as an alternative to a residential placement for youth and youth returning back from residential placement including group homes or foster homes. PLL teaches families how to reestablish adult authority through consistent limits while reclaiming a loving relationship. [...]

Parents Anonymous is both a prevention and a treatment program that strengthens families that are at risk of becoming (or already are) involved in the child welfare system, have behavioral challenges, or substance use disorders. It is open to any caregiver in a parenting role. Services include weekly support groups, peer parent partner services (advocacy, kinship navigator services, in-home parenting, and linkages to community resources), and helpline services. Parents Anonymous aims to mitigate the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for caregivers and prevent occurrence of ACEs in youth. Recommended duration of services is at least 3 months. For child-welfare [...]

Pathways to Permanency Program (P2P) model provides a wide range of trauma informed services incorporating foster and adoption issues to strengthen and support families. Caregivers can consult with clinicians on determining whether to become a foster or adoptive parent is right for the family; Deciding if a specific child placement is a good match for the family; Parenting with a history of trauma; Managing complexities of relationships with birth families, service providers and previous caregivers; Preparing siblings for the arrival of a new foster or adoptive child and/or addressing challenges that can arise between siblings; and Developing trauma informed strategies [...]