The Incredible Years - Child Training Program
A program that aims to reduce behavior problems in children, ages 4-8, with parents, ages 26 – 42, and to increase the children’s social and problem-solving skills. The program is designed for young children who are at high risk or diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). The program specifically addresses interpersonal difficulties that are usually problematic for young children who have conduct problems, such as a lack of social and conflict resolution skills, loneliness, inability to empathize, problems communicating, and problems complying with parent or teacher requests. The program is based on cognitive–social learning theory, and in particular Patterson’s theory of the coercive family process, which states that negative reinforcement causes and maintains deviant behavior in children (Webster-Stratton et al. 2004). The social learning model emphasizes the importance of the family as well as teacher socialization processes, especially those affecting young children. If parents and teachers can learn to deal effectively with children’s misbehavior and to model positive and appropriate problem-solving and discipline strategies, children can develop social competence, emotional regulation, and enhanced school readiness skills; they also can reduce aggressive behavior at home and at school (Webster-Stratton et al. 2004).
Carolyn H. Webster–Stratton
Professor Emeritus, University of Washington
The Incredible Years
1411 Eighth Avenue West
Seattle WA 98119
Phone: 888.506.3562
Fax: 206.285.7565
E-mail: cwebsterstratton@comcast.net
Program Director/ Training and TA Provider:
Lisa St. George
Program Director
The Incredible Years, Inc.
1411 Eighth Avenue West
Seattle WA 98119
Phone: 206.285.7565
Fax: 206.285.7565
E-mail: lisastgeorge@comcast.net