Tantrum Tamers 2.0: The Role of Emotion

The Role of Emotion Regulation and Socialization in Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) Efficiency and Outcomes

This study aims to better understand how to best help parents of young children with problem behavior. Problem behaviors vary between and within children, but can include inattention/hyperactivity, tantrums, and/or noncompliance.

If eligible and choose to participate, this study includes:

A baseline assessment which will include asking a series of questions about parent, child and family, as well as parent-child observations.

If eligible for treatment, sessions occur once per week for approximately 8 to 12 weeks. Sessions include new information and lots of practice and discussion about how to make the skills work best for specific families.

After finishing treatment a post-assessment (similar to BL) conducted.

All of the assessments (i.e., video-and audio-recorded), as well as the sessions with a therapist will be recorded (i.e., video recorded).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinically significant child problem behavior

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current severe symptoms in parent or child that would prohibit participation (e.g., parent current psychotic or substance use disorder)