The Incredible Years® are research-based, proven effective programs for reducing children's aggression and behavior problems and increasing social competence at home and at school. The Incredible Years® includes several stand alone programs including a BASIC parent training program, an ADVANCE parent training program, a teacher training program, and a social emotional child program called DINA that can be used in the classroom or in a small group setting.
The Incredible Years® ADVANCE Parent Training Program builds on the BASIC Parent Training Program by focusing on parent interpersonal issues such as effective communication and problem solving skills, anger management and ways to give and get support. The program comprises the following components: How to Communicate Effectively with Adults and Children, Problem Solving for Parents-Adults, and Teaching Children to Problem Solve.