Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Builds psychological flexibility and helps kids connect behavior with values, not rules.
Process-Based Behavior Therapy (PBT)
Integrates ACT, DBT, and behavior science to target the specific processes driving each child’s challenges.
Family Systems & Psychoeducation
Enhances understanding of patterns that influence behavior and communication.
Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility (sDOR)
A framework that clarifies the roles of parent and child at the table: parents decide what, when, and where food is offered, while children decide whether and how much to eat.
Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
This approach emphasizes that growth happens when children feel a sense of autonomy (having some choice), competence (feeling capable), and connection (knowing they’re supported).
Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation adapted for real-life use by teens and families.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Encourages collaboration and self-determination, especially for adolescents navigating ambivalence.
Responsive Feeding Therapy
A trust-based approach that helps children build confidence and curiosity around food.
Health Belief Model (HBM)
Helps families understand why a behavior matters (e.g., nutrition or sleep) by exploring perceived benefits, barriers, and confidence.
Stress & Coping Model
Based on research in pediatric and health psychology, this model explains how stress is shaped by the way we appraise situations and choose coping strategies.