Oppositional defiant disorder and bad behaviour in schools

Aggression, not listening, interruptions ... bad behaviour is on the rise in schools. What's causing this trend? Is it parenting styles or the pandemic?

Nurse Erin has had plenty of challenges with her son, leaving her family at the end of their tether. But one therapy just clicked.

Today, a family's story of oppositional defiant disorder and giving Parent-Child Interaction Therapy a go. Can coaching parents through one-way mirrors and ear pieces help build stronger relationships? And why is PCIT so effective for kids with ODD?

Guests:

ErinNurse and motherPCIT participant

Professor Eva KimonisClinical PsychologistDirector of the UNSW Parent-Child Research Clinic

Credits:

• Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
• Producer: Rose Kerr
• Senior producer: James Bullen
• Sound engineer: Harvey O'Sullivan

More information:

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