iThrive Kids™ Emotion Regulation ​and Resilience Program


​iThrive Kids is an 8-week program that runs every fall and spring and helps 9- to 11-year-olds build emotion regulation and resilience now for the 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 characteristics associated with emotional intensity. This may include an emotionally sensitive child or one who is gifted, 2e, anxious, or has ADHD or ASD.
  • In addition to working directly with children, iThrive offers individual parent coaching.
  • Preliminary outcome data suggests a significant reduction in behaviors of concern following completion of the program.​​
Why is Emotion Regulation Important?
Research shows that emotion regulation can lower a child's risk of mental health problems down the road, including depression and anxiety.

The iThrive Kids program addresses issues before the teen years, when risk factors for mental health problems increase significantly.
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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.​​

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 $2800 total for the 8 children's group meetings and the 8 individual 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 children'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 further questions about insurance. 
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​Please see the iThrive Kids Parent Information Sheet for more information.