Services for Children and Families

The clinic is designed for families with a wide range of parenting concerns. Some parents come to our program with questions about how to handle the daily challenges of child-rearing; others are seeking treatment for a child with severe behavioral problems. Whether your child is displaying severe aggression and violent behaviors or is simply refusing to do chores when asked, the Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic can help.

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Testimonials

The Child Conduct Clinic is a very special place - different from the "usual" clinic. To help new parents understand more about our clinic, we asked current parents to comments on their experiences.

What made treatment easy?

"My therapist was very supportive and encouraging every week and in between sessions. Everything made sense and followed a logical progression."

"The counselors were always there. We made it a family affair between my son, my parents and my sister. I also had the support of his teachers."

When did you start to see changes in your child's behavior?

"Within a few weeks we noticed some changes, and within a few months things really changed!"

In what ways did you find yourself changing as treatment continued?

"I became more in control of my anger. More understanding of my daughter's behaviors and mine."

"I have more control of my emotions and know more clearly what I need to do to stay in control. I can handle more situations."

Overall Comments

"I appeal to you as a parent in today's society - everyone tries really hard and virtually no ones gets it right. Look to any local PTA/PTO sponsoring a one-night session on parenting and you will see hundreds of desperate parents searching for that 'silver bullet'... [Dr. Kazdin's] research is scientifically proven, his advice evidence-based and most importantly, the method is effective. We are in the midst of the program and already have reached milestones."

"Sometimes I feel like somewhere in the past a space alien invaded my daughter and now I'm seeing the little girl I've always loved again."

"This has been the best thing that has happened to me and my marriage. Everything improved in our home. Things did get worse before they got better, but definitely they are better."

"For the first time in a very long while I feel at peace knowing I have gained knowledge and experience to help diminish and eliminate Daniel's tantrums. Dr. Kazdin's program has given us hope and has inspired John and I to become the best parents we can be... Daniel is very blessed to have Dr. Kazdin in his little corner."