Why is Emotion Regulation Important?
Emotion regulation means helping kids notice, understand, and manage their feelings so they can handle life’s ups and downs in healthy ways. Research shows that when children build these skills, it lowers their risk for mental health problems—especially for the teen years when mental health risks increase.

iThrive Kids teaches emotion regulation and other skills that serve as protective factors, including: healthy parent-child communication skills, conflict resolution skills, metacognitive strategies (for example, positive self-talk), and healthy routines.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Are the groups coed?
Dr. Altemeier strives to create a cohesive group of kids, and oftentimes this means having a balance of genders. Other times it may be an all-girl or an all-boy group.

2. What is the program cost?
The program costs $2400 total for the 8 children's group meetings and the 8 indivdiual parent coaching sessions.

3. Does insurance cover this?
Dr. Altemeier is an out-of-network provider and provides a superbill for parents to submit to insurance for whatever amount their insurance plan will cover. Billing (CPT) codes are 90853 for the chilren's group sessions and 90846 for the parent coaching sessions.  Please note that insurance only covers services for which there is a relevant diagnosis. Please reach out to Dr. Altemeier if you have furether questions about insurance. 

iThrive Kids™ Emotion Regulation
​and Resilience Program

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 What is iThrive Kids? 

​The iThrive Kids Emotion Regulation and Resilience Program is an 8-week intervention program designed to help 9- to 11-year-olds build emotion regulation and resilience skills for now and for the upcoming teen years. Here are a few facts about iThrive Kids:
  • It is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),  Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Collaborative Problem Solving.
  •  It is appropriate for children with different characteristics associated with emotional intensity, such as giftedness, 2e, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, etc.
  •  In addition to working with children in groups, iThrive Kids also works with parents on how to support their child at home.  
  • Preliminary outcome data suggests a significant reduction in problem behaviors associated with emotional dysregulation after completion of the program.​​
What Can My Child and I Expect During the Program?
iThrive Kids includes two components:

1.  Weekly Children’s Group - In Office
Your child will participate in a small group (led by Dr. Altemeier) that meets once a week for 90 minutes. Groups are helpful to normalize children's experiences and allow for more fun while learning. 

2.  Individualized Parent Coaching - Online
Parents participate in weekly, individualized coaching via Zoom at a mutually agreed-upon time during school hours. These sessions provide psychoeducation and strategies that align with what their child is learning. Parents are practicing their skills at home while also supporting their child in completing Home Challenges. The result is a synergistic approach designed to make maximum progress in a relatively short period of time.​​
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Dr. Altemeier recently held an informational session to share more about what families can expect from participating in iThrive Kids.  
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If you are a parent seeking support for your child or a provider who wants to learn more before referring families, please click below to register for access to the replay.

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​Please see the iThrive Kids Parent Information Sheet for more information.