Parenting for Children, Ages 2 to 12

Overview

Our 10-week group parenting program addresses common problems of family living as well as management of the difficult child and the child with ADHD. Discussions include parenting issues such as:

Giving effective commands or directions
Decreasing troublesome times of the day
Setting firm, fair limits on unacceptable behavior
Limit setting in social and public settings
Getting children to comply with family rules
Dealing with homework and other school blues

Methods are based upon the latest knowledge of parenting techniques. Discipline is presented as a positive force, focusing on what children are allowed to do. Parenting techniques are demonstrated and practiced in sessions. Home assignments help parents put these techniques into action.

Where is your program held?

The groups are held at UCLA's main campus in Westwood in the 300 Medical Plaza. Please click here for directions.

When is your program held?

Wednesday Group: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Thursday Group: 7:00pm-8:00pm

The Parenting Class runs on a continuous 10 week cycle. Parents are permitted to begin at different "start" points and are allowed to repeat or make up classes. Please contact our office for a current schedule or view our Calendar.

Who needs to attend the weekly sessions?

One parent is required to attend the class on a consistent basis, however both parents are also welcome.

This class is for parents/caregivers only. Childcare is not provided.

How much does your program cost?

Please call our office for our current fees. Self pay fees are $50 per week plus a one time intake fee.

Instructor(s):

Cynthia Whitham

Application

Application process:

Call our office at 310-825-0142 to complete a 15-minute phone screen with a member of our staff and mail out an enrollment packet.
Complete and return your enrollment packet
Come in (parent and child) for a 1-hour intake appointment with one of our clinicians to determine if our program is appropriate for you and your child.

Dates and Availability

Duration:

10 weeks

Planned Days:

Wednesday

Planned Days:

Thursday

Planned Terms:

Year Round

Planned Frequency:

Courses run on a continuous cycle

Venue

300 Medical Plaza at UCLA

Admin

Size Limit:

Costs:

Please call our office for our current fees. Self pay fees are $50 per week plus a one time intake fee.

Many insurance companies may cover part of the cost of the program; however we cannot guarantee that our services will be covered by any particular health insurance program. Please call and confirm your own coverage as well as any requirements for pre-authorization. Ask your child's health insurance carrier if they cover "outpatient mental health" services at UCLA. The outpatient finance department will verify your insurance coverage after you have submitted a completed enrollment packet.

Resources

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