In our "Parenting Bootcamp" parents meet online weekly to learn the play therapy skills and behavior therapy skills to manage disruptive behaviors of children ages 1-10 in a support group atmosphere that is fun and interactive. Child participation is optional as parents can learn these strategies through lecture and by watching videos of parents using these strategies with their children. And every family receives a weekly behavior plan for their child at the end of each group. And some families stay in contact after the group to become a part of each other's support systems.
Hosted by Hamilton Family Counseling
LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Child therapy for big emotions and challenging behaviors. Evening & weekend availability. We teach parents therapeutic play skills and behavior therapy skills for children ages 1-12 so they can dissolve emotions quickly and help their children manage impulses and respond to instructions quickly. These strategies come from Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PC-Care, two protocols researched at UC Davis Children’s Hospital and shown to be nurturing and effective. The CDC has even recommended PCIT for children under 6 with ADHD before trying medication. Let’s work together to bring peace and warmth back to your home!
The Parenting Bootcamp is for parents of children ages 1-12 with big emotions and challenging behaviors. Parents also learn the principles of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and the Parent-Child Care Protocol, developed at UC Davis Children's Hospital. Parents learn steps to dissolve tantrums and transform disruptive behaviors with strategies that are nurturing and effective. Join us and regain a sense of calm and joy in everyday interactions with your children. Call for a free consultation.
Hosted by D C Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Child therapy for children with big emotions and challenging behavior. Evening & weekend availability. We teach therapeutic play skills and behavior therapy skills for children ages 1-12 so parents feel confident to dissolve big emotions and manage challenging behaviors. These strategies come from the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and the PC-Care parenting protocol of UC Davis Children’s Hospital. These therapies are nurturing and effective and the CDC has recommended PCIT for children under 6 with ADHD before trying medication. Let's work together to increase peace & connection in your home!
This group is designed for children with social skills difficulties that result from ADHD, Autism Spectrum or other similar conditions. The goal is to provide a safe environment where the children can interact in structured settings while receiving direct feedback from the group facilitator. It provides opportunities for children to practice and/or learn social skills in a less demanding environment to allow them to master such skills and transfer them into natural social settings.
Hosted by Gunn Psychological Services, Inc.
Treatment Center, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Many elementary through college students seek assessment services to obtained needed accommodations for difficulties such as ADHD, Learning Disorders (dyslexia), Foreign Language substitution, child or adult Autism Spectrum Disorders and other reasons.
We offer therapy and counseling for a variety of conditions, diagnoses and concerns. Our therapists provide treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, premarital/marital counseling, adjustment disorders and many other difficulties and basic problems of living. Please call us to consult with us. If we cannot help you directly, then we will provide you with a referral to a provider who can.
A social skills group designed to guide interactions between similar aged peers. Teens that struggle to develop peer relationships, managing their emotions within these relationships, and perspective taking. These groups are often recommended for teens with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, autism, and for teens with social anxiety. This group is led by Jessica Bowser and would be held in person at our offices.
Hosted by Emily W Shum
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
I am passionate about meeting you where you are with empathy and acceptance. I take a strengths-based approach and consider how your assets can be used to meet your treatment goals. Each person comes into this world with strengths and weaknesses, in therapy you can learn ways to use your strengths to support your weaknesses and address the impact of life adversities. In trauma and anxiety treatment we ask, "What happened?" rather than "What is wrong with you?" By stepping back from the symptoms, I consider dynamic factors that contribute to your unique history; as well as unseen biological, medical, cultural and systemic factors.
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Academic success is not only possible, child can come to love learning. This group will teach parents educational therapy strategies derived from Parent-Child Care Protocol developed at UC Davis Children's Hospital so they can help their children transform academic challenges into triumphs. This includes inattention, hyperactivity, executive functioning challenges, low confidence, challenges that arise out of giftedness, or even just low motivation in otherwise typical children. Open to families with children ages 4-12 who do not have behavioral challenges outside of academics. Child participation is optional but never required. Contact us for a free consultation.
Hosted by D C Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Claremont, CA 91711
Child therapy for children with big emotions and challenging behavior. Evening & weekend availability. We teach therapeutic play skills and behavior therapy skills for children ages 1-12 so parents feel confident to dissolve big emotions and manage challenging behaviors. These strategies come from the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and the PC-Care parenting protocol of UC Davis Children’s Hospital. These therapies are nurturing and effective and the CDC has recommended PCIT for children under 6 with ADHD before trying medication. Let's work together to increase peace & connection in your home!
Free Parent Support Workshop Series are for parents of children ages 1-10 with behavioral challenges that do not respond to traditional parenting, such as tantrums, screaming, hitting, and even cursing, biting and property destruction. Parents will learn the positive parenting principles of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a treatment model that can radically transform disruptive behaviors in children so that parents can regain a sense of calm and joy in everyday interactions with their children. The workshops are fun and interactive. Call to find out when the next series begins. Attendance via web conference can be accommodated.
Hosted by Mending Hearts Family Counseling Center, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Claremont, CA 91711
While we have a special heart for adoptive and foster families, our FREE Parent Support Workshops are also tailored to address ODD, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, grief, and mild ASD or ID.
Our passion is supporting parents to teach them how to dissolve tantrums, manage their impulses and help their children follow instructions quickly and happily? We teach the principles of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PC-CARE, two protocols researched at UC Davis Children's Hospital that are both nurturing and effective. Parent learn a set of play therapy skills and behavior therapy skills that can bring warmth and peace back to the home. Foster, adoptive and LGBTQ+ families are welcomed and celebrated.
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ADHD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.