To increase knowledge about a technique in which the adult creates a story to share; the main character models the way the adult wants the child to think, feel, and behave.

To identify and practice positive communication skills to enhance parenting.

To think about and practice alternatives to physical expressions of anger.

To increase knowledge about a technique in which paradoxical intention is used as a way to give control back to the child to make positive behavioral changes.

To increase knowledge about a paradoxical intentionality technique in which a client or family with rigid behavioral patterns is asked to continue, or even exaggerate, an undesired behavior as a way to regain a sense of control, thereby leading to gradual extinction.

To increase knowledge about a paradoxical intentionality technique to use when clients are exhibiting mindless behavior patterns that have been resistant to change. The therapist suggests that the client only pretend to have the symptomatic behavior, creating a playful, constructive tone for growth and change.

A tool to document and assess appropriate ways to educate a child and/or to change the environment when a child is exhibiting inappropriate behaviors.

To increase knowledge about a technique that helps young children with impulsivity problems. The adult anticipates and prevents possible misbehaviors by controlling the environment with meaningful reinforcers, and teaches the child skills for good behavior.

To increase knowledge about the value of reinforcing prosocial behavior that solves problems in the community, including writing letters to facilitate change, volunteering, and doing work to improve the environment.