Parenting a child with challenging behaviors can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating. Whether your child struggles with tantrums, defiance, anxiety, or more complex behavioral conditions like ADHD, ODD, or DMDD, you’ve likely tried everything—and you’re still searching for answers. At the Parent Management Training Institute (PMTI), we want you to know you’ve found the right place. You’re not alone, and there is a proven solution.
Using the Kazdin Method® Parent Management Training (PMT), we guide parents through an evidence-based therapeutic approach that has a proven 92% success rate in reducing aggression, defiance, and oppositional behavior. This gold-standard intervention, developed by Dr. Alan Kazdin at Yale University, provides parents with tools to:
PMTI offers solutions tailored to meet your family’s unique needs. Our programs include:
Through telehealth and virtual sessions, we make it convenient for families everywhere to access the support they need.
PMTI is led by Tracie Bush, M.A., CKPMT, one of only four Certified Kazdin Method® specialists worldwide. With over a decade of experience working directly with Dr. Alan Kazdin, Tracie has helped thousands of families achieve transformative results. Our approach emphasizes ongoing support, with access to your PMT consultant between sessions to ensure you feel confident and supported throughout your journey.
Ready to take the first step? Schedule a free consultation to discuss your family’s unique challenges and explore how PMTI can help. Together, we’ll create a plan tailored to your needs so you can start seeing real changes—and reclaiming peace in your home.
We know parenting can be challenging, especially when navigating behavioral struggles like tantrums, defiance, or anxiety. That’s why we’ve gathered a variety of helpful tools and resources you can explore—completely free.
From expert insights and practical tips to evidence-based strategies, these resources are designed to give you actionable support and help you feel confident every step of the way. Take a look below and discover the tools that can make a real difference for you and your family.
You don’t have to face this alone. PMTI is here to guide you, support you, and help you achieve the positive changes you’ve been searching for.
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