Promoting Early Childhood Mental Health through Evidence-based Practice

In 2004, the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation introduced the Incredible Years programs to the community. This set of evidence-based programs is designed to teach positive interaction skills, social problem-solving strategies, anger management, and appropriate school behaviors to young children. The programs also strengthen parent-child relationships and help parents develop positive behavior guidance strategies.

Wilder introduced the Incredible Years programs as part of their 100-year history of combining direct services, research, and community development to address the needs of the most vulnerable people in Ramsey County, Minnesota. At Wilder, three of the Incredible Years programs have been implemented and two additional programs were added in November 2009.

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Year: 2009
Bibliography: Thompson, MSW, LICSW. 2009. Healthy Generations. Winter 2009-10. pp. 26-27. Center for Leadership Education, University of Minnesota.
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