Childhood aggression is one of the most prevalent and treatment-resistant problems in pediatric psychology. Rising rates of violence in families, schools, and communities reflect a global crisis in children's self-regulation and adults' capacity to respond effectively. Widely-used interventions target important dimensions of the problem, yet attrition is high, gains fail to generalize, and the relational deterioration and parental helplessness that accompany child aggression are not adequately addressed. Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), developed by Professor Haim Omer, offers a fundamentally different approach. Rather than training parents to control their child's behavior, NVR helps them rebuild their presence, authority, and relationship with their child. Supported by over 30 international trials and effective across a range of childhood diagnoses, NVR is reshaping how clinicians think about and treat childhood aggression. This workshop brings together the founder of NVR, a child psychologist with expertise in developmental psychopathology and parent-based interventions, and an experienced NVR practitioner, to give attendees the scientific foundation and practical tools to bring this powerful approach into their work.
Workshop