PCIT PRIDE Skills Parent Group
The PRIDE skills of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) are proven by research to equip caregivers
(children ages 2-11) with relationship building skills. Learn how to use positive reinforcement to improve
your connection with your child while decreasing problematic behaviors.
Help Your Child:
* Feel seen, heard, and known
* Learn how to cooperate with you and others
* Increase kind words, gentle hands, and willingness to share
* Improve speech, focus, and vocabulary skills while developing positive self-talk
* Reduce tantrums, hitting, biting, and other attention-seeking behaviors
Utilizing a group setting so you can learn alongside other parents, we will teach you play therapy skills to
strengthen the bond between you and your child.
March 2, 9, 16 & 30
(No meeting the week of Spring Break.)
12:15-1:15
$450
Held virtually - join anywhere in Oregon.
Facilitated by Kara Johansen, Psy.D. & Lydia Reed, Mental Health Intern
For questions or to register: Call Sundstrom Clinical Services @ 503-653-0631.
Dr. Kara Johansen is a licensed psychologist in Oregon, Washington and Tennessee who has extensive experience in working with children, families, and women of all ages. She is specially trained in childhood trauma, disruptive behaviors, improving child-parent relationships, and perinatal care. Dr. Johansen received her MA in Counseling from Western Seminary and her PsyD from George Fox University. She completed her residency at Cherokee Health Systems in Knoxville, TN, where she worked with children, adolescents, and families in integrated primary care. Dr. Johansen is board certified in clinical psychology.
Lydia is a graduate student and is currently finishing her Master of Counseling degree at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. She is being supervised by Dr. Kara Johansen, PsyD, in individual therapy, group therapy, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Her prior clinical experience includes working in a university setting with young adults experiencing school-related anxiety, navigating grief, adjusting to life transitions, managing culture shock, and engaging in value exploration.