Parent Management Training

Parent Management Training is the gold standard in evidence-based treatments for children with behavioral challenges, including ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, DMDD, and more.

The Kazdin Method®

Parent Management Training

The Parent Management Training Institute (PMTI) specializes in the Kazdin Method®, an evidence-based approach to help parents manage challenging behaviors and create lasting, positive changes. Developed at Yale University, this proven method boasts a 92% success rate in reducing aggression, defiance, and oppositional behavior.

Led by Tracie Bush, M.A., CKPMT—certified and trained at Yale University by Dr. Alan Kazdin—PMTI offers remote training and support for both parents seeking solutions and therapists interested in certification. Whether you’re looking to transform your child’s behavior or expand your professional expertise, the Kazdin Method® provides the tools for meaningful, lasting change.

For Parents

Parent Management Training

Is your child struggling with challenging behaviors like aggression, defiance, or issues related to ADHD, anxiety, or ODD?

At the Parent Management Training Institute (PMTI), we offer expert, evidence-based guidance using Parent Management Training, also known as Behavioral Parent Training (BPT), to help families create lasting positive change.

Our programs are available virtually or by phone consultation, making it easy for you to get the support you need—wherever you are.

For professionals

PMT Training and Certification

Build proficiency and gain practical, proven strategies to help children and families create lasting behavior change.

Choose live virtual sessions or self-paced online learning—whichever works for you.

This training is ideal for mental health professionals, teachers, pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, and anyone working with children and families.

Whether you want to sharpen your skills or pursue full certification, this flexible program meets you where you are.

CE credits included.

Did you know? Behavioral problems are the most common psychiatric disorders in children and persist into adulthood in about 50% of cases? The cost to families and society are high and impact many public sector agencies.

Parenting Management Training has been shown to significantly decrease childhood behavioral problems. The total savings to families and society over 25 years are estimated at $20,000 per family but the most significant positive impact is obviously on the lives of the children themselves!

Tracie Bush, M.A., CKPMT

Certified Kazdin Method® Specialist and PMTI Founder

I’m Tracie Bush, M.A., CKPMT, Founder and Executive Director of the Parent Management Training Institute and a Certified Kazdin Method® PMT Specialist. As one of only four certified specialists, I bring extensive experience training parents and professionals worldwide in this evidence-based approach.

I worked directly with Dr. Alan Kazdin at the Yale University Parenting Center, contributing to the development of professional PMT training programs and certification. With over a decade of experience, I’ve trained thousands of families and professionals globally, addressing behavioral challenges such as ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, DMDD, IED, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.

Parent Management Training is the gold standard in evidence-based treatments for children with behavioral challenges, including ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, DMDD, and more.

The Kazdin Method®

Parent Management Training

For Parents

Parent Management Training

For professionals

PMT Training and Certification

Tracie Bush, M.A., CKPMT

Certified Kazdin Method® Specialist and PMTI Founder

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