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Proven Treatments For Oppositional Defiant Disorder

by Dr. Emily Kensington

"A Must Read For Concerned Parents!"

As a family therapist, I successfully treat children and teens with oppositional defiant disorder because children with aggressive or oppositional behaviors constitute one of the most difficult challenges for parents.

Such children typically display argumentativeness, outbursts, verbal threats and even physical violence.

To make matters worse for parents, their various ways of coping with such children are ineffectual. For example, parents who try to remedy the situation by means of scolding, shouting, threats and punishments often learn that such tactics are liable to make things worse.

On the other hand, when parents submit to the child's demands this can create poor boundaries and dynamics which give increasing power to the children.

Is there an effective solution for families stuck in this miserable rut? You bet! And since the old way of dealing clearly isn't working, what have you got to lose?

Why Your Current Parental Approach Is Not Working

When a child's behavior escalates, such as shouting, threats, or tantrums, parents typically respond by giving in or trying to impose their authority. Unfortunately, these two kinds of behavior perpetuate continued escalation from the child.

For example, studies show that trying to impose your parental authority by force will only encourage the very behavior you are trying to eliminate. More importantly, hitting your child while you are angry simply teaches teaches them that it's ok to act out in anger.

Studies show that this negative parental coping mechanism only encourages future adult violence, and is highly correlate with future prison incarceration. Violence is not an adult way of handling situations.

Similarly, when a parent always gives in to the child they transmit a message of weakness; they cannot cope with the child's outbursts. The child then develops the security that he can get what he wants by threats, tantrums, and violence.

The Proven Solution For Oppositional Defiant Disorder

All children and teens need boundaries, particulary those with opossitional defiant disorder. Parents know this, of course, but they often tell me they don't know where to begin or what to say.

In essence, parents need a manual for their children!

That's where this easy program called The Total Transformation comes in. It was created by a family therapist, and no doubt you've seen it tv.

It shows parents dealing oppositional defiant disorder how to instantly stop arguments and replace them with healhy, respectful communication, the proper way to stop fighting and acting out, how to provide age-appropriate consequences for children and teens who misbehave, and much more.

It even offers scripts to help parents who are unsure what to say!

As a result, I have been recommending it to parents who, upon a six-month and one year clinical follow-up, report tremendous relief and gratitude for being able to Stop The Bad Behavior.

As a therapist, it's a pleasure to witness parents being able to enjoy a rewarding relationship with their children which was impossible prior to using the program. In conclusion, if you frequently argue with your child or have difficulty exercising control over their behavior, this program is a must.

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