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Parents and Daughter

Parent Offerings

Our Parent Offerings equip caregivers with practical tools and strategies to better support their children and strengthen family dynamics.

These evaluations offer insights into a range of developmental challenges, including attention deficits, learning disabilities, and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Our options include Personalized Parent Training for individualized guidance, SPACE for supporting children with anxiety or OCD, and PMT for managing behavioral challenges. Each program is designed to foster healthier relationships, more effective communication, and lasting positive change.

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Parent Options

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Personalized Parent Training

  • Offered in individual format

  • Appropriate for parents seeking improved household functioning, stronger parent/child relationships, and/or symptom relief for a child who is struggling emotionally

  • Tailored strategies and techniques to address a variety of family challenges

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SPACE
(Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)

  • Offered in both individual and group formats

  • Designed for parents of children/teens struggling with anxiety or OCD; parents learn how to effectively support their child without reinforcing their symptoms

  • Typically 10 structured sessions

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PMT
(Parent Management Training)

  • Offered in individual format

  • Serves parents of children ages 2 to 17 to address challenging behaviors such as tantrums, defiance, and difficulty with routines

  • Includes an organized system of positive reinforcement

  • Typically 9-11 structured sessions

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Connected Fathers

Building Emotional and Parenting Resilience

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  • Supportive 8-week therapy group designed for fathers

  • Focus on reducing stress and managing frustration

  • Learn to become more present and emotionally responsive as a parent

  • Gain evidence-based skills to support growth and resilience

  • Connect with other dads navigating similar challenges

Take the first step today towards
better relationships and a healthier life.

Located in Capitol Hill, Chevy Chase, Columbia, and Rockville/Potomac, MD, Alvord Baker is dedicated to empowering our clients with evidence-based and personalized care.

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