Networking Speaker Series

Transforming children’s behaviors: Evidence-based strategies for professionals supporting parents

Join Dr. Alissa Glickman for a roundtable presentation and discussion on how to support parents of children and adolescents with behavioral challenges. This event will focus on practical, evidence-based tools designed for professionals working with children and families, such as school counselors, parent coaches, and clinicians. Dr. Glickman will share strategies rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that professionals can teach to parents, helping them more effectively manage behaviors such as impulsivity, emotional regulation, and defiance. The session will cover positive parenting techniques to promote desirable behaviors, along with behavior management approaches. Participants will gain a toolkit of interventions and actionable tips to empower parents in building stronger, more positive relationships with their children. This interactive session will foster collaboration, offering participants a space to exchange insights and address common challenges professionals encounter when working with families.

About Our Presentor

Dr. Alissa Glickman is a Licensed Psychologist with over 25 years of experience specializing in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She earned her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and her master’s and doctorate from the University of Miami. After completing an internship at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, she pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at the CARES Institute. During her 16 years at CARES, Dr. Glickman developed expertise in working with parents through expert in Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and Combined Parent-Child CBT (CPC-CBT), both of which emphasize teaching evidence-based parenting skills, either to physically abusive or non-offending parents. As the founder of Glickman Psychological Services, she provides CBT to children, teens, young adults, and parents, and leads “Temper Tamers,” a virtual group for parents of children with behavioral challenges. Dr. Glickman is licensed in New Jersey and authorized to offer telepsychology across 40 states via PSYPACT.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of working with parents and the relationship between parental behavior and child behavior.
• Identify what children want more than anything and why it matters in shaping behaviors.
• Learn how to build a collaborative relationship with parents to effectively support their child’s progress.
• Identify 3-5 evidence-based strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce negative behaviors in children.

About Glickman Psychological Services

Glickman Psychological Services specializes in providing evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, families, and adults. Located in Cherry Hill, NJ, the therapists at Glickman Psychological Services primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and difficult behaviors in children. The team is dedicated to empowering parents with effective strategies to foster positive change and strengthen family relationships. In addition, Glickman Psychological Services offers professional development workshops and presentations for mental health professionals, educators, and community members.