Paul Sunseri Psy.D.

About

Paul Sunseri, Psy.D., the developer of IFFT, has decades of experience working with children and teens with very serious mental health conditions. He is a child and family psychologist, a published researcher in peer-reviewed journals, and a TEDx speaker. Dr. Sunseri is also the author of Gentle Parenting Reimagined: How to Make It Work With Oppositional and Defiant Kids and Family-Focused Treatment for Child and Adolescent Mental Health: A New Paradigm

Books by Paul Sunseri Psy.D.

Recent Posts

Reversing the Childhood Mental Health Epidemic

Screen time likely plays a role in the childhood mental health epidemic. Parents can protect their children by taking steps to safely limit screen time and mitigate its effects.

“Consequences Don’t Work With My Kid!”

Parents of oppositional kids often say that consequences don't work. Most of the time, they're referring to punishment. Briefly pausing screens until earned back works far better.

Why "Leaning In" to Tantrums Could Make Them Worse

Kids need to learn to regulate emotions without constant help.