Programs for Clients and Families
Children who have suffered from parental neglect, abuse, loss, medical problems that interfered with the parent-child bonds, or distressing circumstances such as domestic violence or parental psychiatric or substance abuse problems often exhibit behavioral symptoms such as food and elimination problems, aggression and meltdowns, defiance, lying, and stealing.
The integrative family therapy and EMDR therapy model provides an effective and efficient method for treating children with severe behaviors and a history of attachment disruptions and/or other traumatic events. Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and family therapy are integrated through specific steps. The family therapy and EMDR therapy collaboration helps parents learn to respond with effective trauma-informed strategies, strengthens the security of the parent-child attachment relationship, improves children’s behaviors and emotional regulation, and decreases reactivity related to traumatic memories and current triggers.
ATCN offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) following a model developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. at the University of Seattle in Seattle, WA.
DBT is a comprehensive, cognitive-behavioral treatment for individuals who experience difficulty managing their emotions, who sometimes participate in self-destructive behaviors, and often live in chaotic/unstable relationships. DBT has been found useful with a wide range of problems including substance abuse, binge eating, depression, and anxiety. The dialectical approach helps individuals replace rigid, black and white thinking with a more balanced approach to their problems. ATCN offers both teen and adult DBT programs.
1 year skill building group. Mondays 4-5:30pm. Contact Teresa Lenzen at teresa@atcnebraska.com for availability and possible start date.
Specially designed for teens (aged 13-19) and their families struggling with:
- Difficulty managing emotions
- Suicidal thoughts/behaviors
- Impulsivity
- Interpersonal problems
- Self-Harm
- Anger and aggressive behavior
Child-centered play therapy (CCPT) provides children with a therapeutic relationship developed in a setting of acceptance, caring and empathy facilitates trust and provides the child with a safe place to explore their emotions.
Child Centered Play Therapy flyer here
Circle of Security Parenting is an 8-week parenting program based on years
of research about how to build a strong relationship with your children. It is
designed to help you learn how to respond to your child’s needs in a way
that enhances your connection with him, which often leads to changes in the
child’s behavior. Circle of Security Parenting helps parents give their children
a feeling of security and confidence so they can explore, learn, grow and build
positive relationships; all essential skills for life-long success.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is recognized by the World Health Organization as an evidence-based trauma treatment method used around the globe with adults and children coping with problems related to disturbing life events.