PARENTING EXPLOSIVE CHILDREN | MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF DUTCHESS COUNTY

This class is for parents/caregivers of children who are easily frustrated, extremely inflexible, lose control, and become verbally and/or physically aggressive. The course is based on the work of Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., author of The Explosive Child. Caregivers will learn how to understand and handle explosive behaviors and prevent meltdowns, establish realistic expectations, improve parent interactions, and how to help their child recognize, express, and think through frustrations.

Physical Address

253 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Voice

(845) 473-2500

Main - ext. 1309

Voice

845-473-2500

Main

Fax

(845) 473-4870

Fax

Application process

Call for information

Fee

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Eligibility

Parents/caregivers of children between ages 2-11

Agency info

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF DUTCHESS COUNTY

Dedicated to the promotion of mental health, the prevention of mental illness, and the improved care and treatment of people with mental illnesses. Offers programs of advocacy, education and service to people with mental illness, their families and friends, mental health professionals and the general public.