PrairieCare Medical Group (PCMG) clinicians Michael Bloomquist, PhD (Adjunct Director of Evidence Based Practices) and Joel Oberstar, MD (VP & Managing Physician) were pleased to discuss efforts to infuse evidence-based psychotherapeutic...
More InfoEvidence-Based Mental Health Interventions for Children with Behavioral-Emotional Problems by: Michael Bloomquist, PhD, Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry University of Minnesota and Adjunct Director of Evidence-Based Practices
Over the last several years, PrairieCare Medical Group (PCMG) staff has developed and are now routinely delivering two evidence-based after school Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs). The Behavior Development Program (BDP), targeting younger...
More InfoNational Children’s Mental Health Day: Open Dialogue and Action Support our Children By: Jamie Pfister, LAMFT and Jake Lehrer, LAMFT
Trying to tell when your child should go to the Emergency Department for medical concerns is a bit more clear cut then it is for mental health concerns. Knowing what you “should” do to get help for your kids in the case of mental health...
More InfoWhat Kids are Learning in the Behavior Development Program By: Emily Buell, CTRS Program Coordinator
Over the past months, I’m sure you’ve all read about the Behavior Development Program, a program working with kids ages 7-12 with behavioral and disruptive problems to teach children social-emotional skills. The program is six-weeks long and...
More InfoBehavior Development Program – Parent Groups By: Anna Barlage, MA, RYT
We often get questions about what actually goes on in parent group. How much work outside the program should parents expect? Do both parents need to attend each group in a two parent household? What if the parent(s) can only come once per week?...
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