The Incredible Years® Small Group Dinosaur Programme (Treatment) Parent Programme (Run 1 – Feb to May 2020)

1) Small Group Dinosaur Curriculum

For preschool, kindergarten and primary school children aged 4-8 years with behaviour problems

The Small Group Dinosaur curriculum treats children with conduct problems, ADHD and internalising problems in a fun, engaging way. It is delivered in 2-hour weekly small group sessions (6 children per group) for 18 weeks. Ideally it is offered in conjunction with the 2-hour weekly parenting programme group sessions so parents have an opportunity to foster their children’s learning in Dinosaur School in their interactions with them at home. The sessions are conducted by trained therapists and special education teachers.

Programme Topics covered:

1. Apatosaurus: Making new friends & learning school rules
2. Iguanodon: How to be Successful in School (Listening, Quiet Hands Up, Concentrating, Checking & Cooperating
3. Triceratops: Detecting & Understanding Feelings
4. Stegosaurus: Wally Teaches Problem Solving Steps (Identifying Problems and Solutions, Finding more solutions, Thinking of Consequences
5. Tyrannosaurus Rex: Wally Teaches Problem Solving Steps (Controlling Anger & Problem Solving)
6. Allosaurus: Molly Manners Teaches How to be Friendly (Helping, Sharing, Teamwork at School and at Home)
7. Brachiosaurus: Molly explains How to Talk with Friends (Tell, Listen, Ask)

Small Group Dinosaur Session Outline

2) The Incredible Years® Parenting Programme Curriculum

For parents with children aged 4-12 years with behaviour problems

The Incredible Years® Parenting Programme strengthens parent-child interactions and attachment, reducing harsh discipline and fostering parents’ ability to promote children’s social, emotional, and academic development. Parents also learn how to build school readiness skills and are encouraged to partner with teachers so they can promote children’s emotional regulation and social skills.

Programme Topics covered:

1. Strengthening children’s social skills, emotional regulation and school readiness skills
2. Using Praise and Incentives to Encourage Cooperative Behaviours
3. Positive Discipline – Rules, Routine and Effective Limit Setting
4. Positive Discipline – Handling Misbehaviour
5. Reducing Inappropriate behaviour in school age children
6. Supporting your Child’s Education

Parent Programme Session Outline

Dates for concurrent parent and child sessions for Run 1:

Course fees (inclusive GST)

Registration closes one week before the start date of workshop

WHY THE INCREDIBLE YEARS®?

It is a highly ranked evidence-based programme, with over 30 years of research. The strategies are tested and proven to work across different cultures in many countries. The sessions are highly interactive, with guided role plays and group discussions to reinforce strategies taught.

For more information or to register, please call 6285 1377 or email: training@morningstar.org.sg