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Helping Oppositional Children & Teens with Kenneth Barish, Ph.D., Clinical Professor of Psychology, Weill Cornell Medicine
Even in less stressful and uncertain times, a child or teen’s oppositional behavior can be challenging. Many families become stuck in escalating, vicious cycles of negative interactions: criticism and punishment leading to anger and defiance (or secretiveness and withdrawal) then more criticism, and more defiance.
These cycles erode the warm and supportive interactions that are essential to children’s emotional vitality. Parents and caregivers feel they’ve “tried everything” and just don’t know what to do.
In this webinar, award-winning author Ken Barish, Ph.D. will make some unique recommendations. While most programs for parenting oppositional behavior focus on consequences for a child’s behavior — e.g., rewarding positive behaviors and punishing defiant behaviors — he feels they often miss the big picture. Thus, Ken will discuss a different way of thinking about children’s behavior problems. Drawing from psychoanalysis, developmental psychology, and neuroscience, he will describe a proactive plan that repairs family relationships, replacing argument and defiance with understanding, appreciation, and problem-solving.
His four general principles, and “21 Rules” promote good behavior, while protecting a child’s emotional health. Ken’s teachings lead to better conversations, more empathy towards others, and can restore feelings of joyfulness and pride in the family.
Whether you’re a parent, a grandparent, a caregiver, or a therapist, this webinar is a must.
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About our presenter
Ken Barish, Ph.D. (photo copyright Michael B. Friedman)
Kenneth Barish, Ph.D. is Clinical Professor of Psychology at Weill – Cornell Medicine and Visiting Professor at Tongji Medical College in Wuhan, China. He is on the faculty of the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy and the William Alanson White Institute Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Training Program. Ken is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and Associate Editor of the Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy.
Ken is the author of several books, including How To Be A Better Child Therapist: An Integrative Model for Therapeutic Change (W. W. Norton, 2018) and a book for parents, Pride and Joy: A Guide to Understanding Your Child’s Emotions and Solving Family Problems (Oxford University Press, 2012).
Most recently, Ken wrote a book on political dialogue, Bridging Our Political Divide: How Liberals and Conservatives Can Understand Each Other and Find Common Ground (Routledge, 2024). ‘Bridging Our Political Divide’ is winner of the 2025 International Book Award for Current Events.
In addition to his teaching, writing, and clinical practice, Ken plays jazz trumpet.
Contact info
Kenneth Barish, Ph.D.
280 North Central Ave., Hartsdale, NY
kennethbarish.com