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Superparenting

(In partnership with the DBT-C Center Of Training and Guidance)

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(Offered in partnership with the DBT-C CENTER OF TRAINING AND GUIDANCE, LLC)

Supersensers need superparents!

Most caregivers can do “good-enough” parenting and meet the needs of their children. Unfortunately, good-enough parenting may not be good enough for emotionally sensitive children (supersensers).

It does not take much for supersensers to react. Their reaction tends to be very fast and intense, and may take a long time to subside. Caregivers need to learn how to create a validating and change-ready environment to raise a supersenser, as regular parenting may be insufficient to meet their needs.

Superparenting is a two-part informational course intended to provide knowledge, resources, and strategies to parents and caregivers of children and adolescents experiencing emotional dysregulation and corresponding behavioral dyscontrol. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for children emphasizes the caregivers’ role in improving a child’s level of functioning and views caregivers’ adaptive responding as one of the main mechanisms of change; this course is intended to strengthen and equip caregivers with the skills they may need to help their sensitive children improve their level of functioning.

Part 1 covers strategies for parents (and other caregivers) on creating a validating and change ready-environment, and strategies for both parents and children on dealing with stress effectively and improving their relationships with other people. In short, Part 1 covers “what to do”.

Knowing what to do is necessary but not sufficient, as we also need to gain the capacity to apply this knowledge.

Part 2 focuses specifically on helping participants acquire this capacity by improving their relationship with self, as well as learning how to help their children improve relationship with self, which in turn, unlocks their ability to use adaptive coping skills and other strategies that are taught in Part 1. Parents and other caregivers learn how to instill in the child the senses of self-love, safety, and belonging. (Please see below for more detail.)

Each Part is composed of 12 lectures that are 50-70-minutes long, and is accompanied by an extensive reference library of recorded answers by Dr. Perepletchikova to frequently-asked parent questions, as well as a growing library of recorded role plays where Dr. Perepletchikova shows caregivers how to use the DBT-C strategies with children.

Note: Although Parts 1 and 2 are complement each other, and it is recommended to take both parts for full benefit, participants can choose to purchase only one part for the following reasons:

  1. Taking both parts of the Superparenting course is a considerable financial and time investment. Sometimes participants may want to evaluate the quality of the course by only investing in taking Part 1. However, please note that almost all participants who purchase Part 1 end up also purchasing Part 2.
  2. Many participants take the Superparenting course multiple times and may choose to review only one of the parts, depending on the need.
  3. Superparenting is a condensed version of the DBT-C workshop for licensed mental health professionals, because the main goal of DBT-C is to train caregivers to become therapists for their child. Thus, parents are trained using the same method, materials and the course structure as clinicians. Given the considerable overlap, many mental health professionals take the Superparenting course to prepare before enrolling in the DBT-C clinical workshop, or to review the material after they completed training in DBT-C. As such, they may choose to refresh their knowledge on just one of the parts.

TUITION

Parts 1 and 2: $1060

Includes: 23 hours of instruction, 19 role play videos demonstrating using the DBT-C skills with debriefs, lecture slides, behavior reinforcement charts and an ever-growing library of parent Q&As. (8 months of access)*

* 3-month extension ($450) or 6-month extension ($860) is available via request after expiration of the initial 8 months.

Part 1 Only: $720 (5 months of access)

Part 2 Only: $720 (5 months of access)

5 Quick facts about Superparenting

Excerpt from the lecture on Planned Ignoring

Excerpts from the lecture on Validation

Excerpts from the role play “Teaching a child paced breathing”

Parent Q&A excerpt

Parent Q&A excerpt

General Information

Children do not come with an instructional manual.

The DBT-C model emphasizes the caregivers’ role in improving a child’s level of functioning, where caregivers’ adaptive responses are seen as one of the main mechanisms of change.

Dr. Francheska Perepletchikova, a world-leading therapist, researcher, and trainer, developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) to help children who struggle with strong emotions and corresponding behavioral dyscontrol. DBT-C is an evidence-based adaptation from Dr. Marsha Linehan’s original DBT model, for addressing behaviors such as:

  • Verbal and/or physical aggression
  • Frequent temper tantrums
  • Self-injury and suicidal ideation
  • Rapidly shifting attention or hyperactivity
  • Problematic relationships with parents, siblings and peers
  • Inability to delay gratification
  • Difficulty with transitions and changes
  • Extreme thinking styles
  • Difficulties with personal hygiene
  • Missing social cues and much more

What will be covered:

Part 1 – Strategies to create a validating and change ready-environment

  • Instruction on Parent Management Training, modified to specifically address severe emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
  • Instruction on application of behavioral principles and techniques (e.g., validation, reinforcement, shaping, ignoring, etc.) with emotionally sensitive children.
  • Training in essential DBT-C skills from the four standard DBT modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Part 2 – Strategies to instill in a child the senses of self-love, safety, and belonging

  • Identification of core problems that can be contributing to the child’s emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
  • Identification of issues that may interfere with effective parenting.
  • Facilitation of cognitive restructuring.
  • Facilitation of positive self-regard, self-validation, and self-compassion.
  • Facilitation of behavioral change through the development of an internal locus of control (i.e., ability to attribute success and failure to own responses).
  • Facilitation of an ability to build and maintain positive relationships with others.

Training Schedule

Part 1

Module

Section

Estimated Time Per Module

1

Introduction to the Course
63 Minutes

2

Biosocial Model: Who is a Supersenser?
57 Minutes

3

Biosocial Model: The Environment and the Treatment Target Hierarchy
53 Minutes

4

Validation! Validation! Validation!
60 Minutes

5

Types of Invalidation and Validation to Corrective Feedback Formula
66 Minutes

6

Didactics on Emotions
46 Minutes

7

Behavior Change Model: Awareness (Mindfulness)
60 Minutes

8

Behavior Change Model: Willingness
61 Minutes

9

Behavior Change Model: Capability (Coping Skills)
76 Minutes

10

Prompting and Reinforcement
70 Minutes

11

Shaping, Ignoring and Introduction to Punishment
70 Minutes

12

Punishment Techniques
44 Minutes

Part 1 Total Estimated Hours To Complete: 12 
 

Part 2

Module

Section

Estimated Time Per Module

13

Introduction to the Three Core Senses
57 Minutes

14

Main Functions of CPA: Validation
53 Minutes

15

Main Functions of CPA: Cognitive Restructuring
36 Minutes

16

Main Functions of CPA: Internal Locus of Control
70 Minutes

17

Principles of Conducting CPA
60 Minutes

18

CPA Demonstrations
61 Minutes

19

Sense of Self-Love: Factors That May Lead to the Clinical Level of Vulnerability
56 Minutes

20

Intervention to Decrease Vulnerability in the Sense of Self-Love: Cognitive and Experiential Components
54 Minutes

21

Intervention to Decrease Vulnerability in the Sense of Self-Love: Behavioral Components
72 Minutes

22

Interventions to Decrease Vulnerability in the Sense of Safety
54 Minutes

23

Interventions to Decrease Vulnerability in the Sense of Belonging
57 Minutes

24

Combination and Adaptive Vulnerabilities
30 Minutes

Part 2 Total Hours: 11 

Testimonials

  • “The metaphors and role-plays were absolutely amazing and will be easy to remember. Fresh examples of how to teach skills to young kids were enormously helpful”
  • “The training was incredibly practical, clear, and informative. The real world examples, scenarios, videos, and tools were most effective for me.”
  • “DBT-C is amazing! This content is like gold!”

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Superparenting Disclaimers and Attestation

Superparenting: Raising a Supersenser course includes information related to parenting topics, such as relationships, stress, parent management techniques, coping skills, etc., collectively referred to as the “Course Content”.  Your acknowledgement of and agreement with the following disclaimers and warning shall apply to all of the Course Content.

Before using any of the information that is offered by the Superparenting course, it is recommended that you consult with a Mental Health Provider.

Superparenting course is not to be perceived as or relied upon in any way as mental health services and is not intended to diagnose, prevent or treat in any manner whatsoever any mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. The information provided through the Superparenting course is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment that can be provided by your own therapist, counselor, medical or mental health practitioner, or any other licensed or registered health care professional. Please do not disregard professional medical or mental health advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have received from the Superparenting course. Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about you and/or your child’s mental health or before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from the Superparenting course.

You acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily in the Superparenting course and that you are solely and personally responsible for your choices, actions and results, now and in the future. You accept full responsibility for the consequences of your use, or non-use, of any information provided during the Superparenting course, and you agree to use your own judgment and due diligence before implementing any ideas, suggestions, or recommendations from the Superparenting course.

Superparenting course is intended to support and assist you in reaching your own goals, but your success depends primarily on your own effort, motivation, commitment and follow-through. Each individual’s results depend on his or her unique background, dedication, desire, motivation, actions, and numerous other factors. You fully agree that there are no guarantees as to the specific outcome or results you can expect from using the information you receive by participating in the Superparenting course.

Superparenting course is considered an intellectual property and has been copyrighted, which means that the course content, provided worksheets, handouts and any other course materials are intended to be used only by the participants who have registered for the course. You fully agree not to sell, transfer, or otherwise publicly share course materials without prior written permission of the course developer. Further, you fully agree not to share with anyone your provided zoom link for course participation.

By registering for Superparenting: Raising a Supersenser course:

  • I attest that I read the “Disclaimer” for the Superparenting: Raising a Supersenser course, acknowledge that I am at least 18 years of age and fully competent; and accept all of the terms and conditions of the “Disclaimer” voluntarily and with complete consideration.
  • I accept that this course is purely informational and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, assessment and/or treatment.
  • I agree to assume responsibility for all risks and dangers associate with my participation in this course and fully indemnify and hold harmless this course developer, organizers, employees and agents from any and all obligations, claims, lawsuits, demands, causes of action, proceedings, liability, or disbursement of any kind for any losses, injuries or damages arising from or in any way connected to the course content, presentation, organization, related activities, errors and/or omissions. This indemnification applies to and includes, without limitation, the payment of all penalties, fines, judgements, attorney fees and/or related costs, compensations and expenses.
  • I acknowledge that the course developer retains ownership of, all the rights to, title and interest in pre-existing Intellectual Property, including works of authorship, know-how, ideas, concepts, illustrations and other course content, and agree not to film or take any photographs or recordings of the course content, at any time, without prior approval of the course developer. In the event of an unauthorized photographs or recordings, the course developer shall be entitled to recover monetary damages.
  • I agree that the course content and provided worksheets, handouts and any other materials are intended solely for the individual use of course participants, and cannot be sold, transferred, or otherwise publicly shared without prior written permission of the course developer. In the event of an unauthorized sale or distribution, the course developer shall be entitled to recover monetary damages.
  • I agree that the course developer shall not be deemed in breach of agreement if unable to offer the course or any portions thereof by reasons of any force majeure events, such as illness, incapacity, natural disaster, declaration of an emergency, any state, national or international law, or any other event beyond the course developer control. Upon occurrence of any force majeure event, the course developer shall post notice to participants on the childdbt.com of inability to perform or of delay in offering the course or any portion on the course, and of the required changes to the course programming.
  • I agree to refrain from sharing any confidential information during this course. If confidential information is shared, I agree to release the course developer, organizers, employees and agents from any liability for the incurred losses and/or damages.
  • I acknowledge that the course content is considered valuable intellectual property and agree to refrain from sharing with anyone the provided zoom link for course participation.
  • I understand that information gathered during the registration process is confidential.

By registering for Superparenting: Raising a Supersenser course, I agree to all of the above stipulations, warnings and disclaimers and attest that I hold this agreement binding not only for myself but also for my children, family members, representative, successors and assigns, and that the above specified provisions shall survive the expirations and termination of this agreement, including refunds and/or course cancellation.

 

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