The behavior says nothing about the intrinsic value of the child. A more detailed description and prescribed curriculum has been formulated by the Josephson Institute in Marina Del Ray, California. Although the concepts are not new, the way they are used in the therapeutic process is theoretically and methodologically original. Our clinical observation is that, as the child changes their conclusions about self and others and learns to properly label behavior and execute behavior change using the core standard method, it contributes to positive change in the way the child views self. Our program is comprehensive and includes weekly individual and group therapy for all family members.
Groups are both experiential and didactic.
Parents learn to be rewarded by being part of the child's process. All children receive and accept age appropriate informed consent. All treatment strategies are individual. For instance, we would always be sensitive to cultural diversity. We do not expect a uniform response as a measure of success.