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The Center for Effective Therapy

An outpatient clinic that provides evidence-based treatment and mental health assessments with locations in Boston and Waltham

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Manville School

A K-10 special education school providing support for students with behavioral, emotional, or learning challenges

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Next Step

A college prep program for students on the spectrum with social language and anxiety challenges

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Executive Function Challenges and Evidence-Based Approaches to Help

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Executive Function Challenges and Evidence-Based Approaches to Help

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What is Pathological Demand Avoidance?

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What is Pathological Demand Avoidance?

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About Tics & Habit Reversal Training

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About Tics & Habit Reversal Training

Behavioral Activation for Depression

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Behavioral Activation for Depression

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Parent Talk - Understanding Perfectionism

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We help children with a range of mental health challenges and learning difficulties. Through evidence-based treatment and programs tailored to the unique challenges they face, children and families can thrive.

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Healthy communities start with healthy families. We are a preeminent voice and active resource on issues of children's mental health and advocate for change through our policy and advocacy initiatives.

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We work with both students and established professionals to educate and apply the principles of evidence-based treatments. We offer a wide range of different training opportunities across our programs.

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Educating the next generation of mental health providers.

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Policy Resources

Resources that explore pressing issues impacting children’s mental health and identifying actionable solutions.

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Quality Care Initiative

Ensuring that all children and families have access to the highest quality care.

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Event About Tics & Habit Reversal Training December 18, 2025

In this seminar, will will review the symptoms and presentation of tics, and an evidence-based approach for treating tics, Habit Reversal Training.

News Daniel’s Story: A Family Finds Hope and Healing December 09, 2025

When Daniel’s family first came to The Baker Center, they were exhausted, scared, and unsure where to turn. Daniel’s depression and anxiety had become so overwhelming that simple daily routines like…

Event Reform in Psychiatry, the Make America Healthy Again Commission, and Young… December 03, 2025

Concerns about mental well-being are among the top discussion items in modern society. This is a welcome development when compared with a history of neglect and stigma, but it brings new challenges…

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Executive Function Challenges and Evidence-Based Approaches to Help

Blog

Executive Function Challenges and Evidence-Based Approaches to Help

What is Pathological Demand Avoidance?

Blog

What is Pathological Demand Avoidance?

About Tics & Habit Reversal Training

Webinar

About Tics & Habit Reversal Training

Behavioral Activation for Depression

Webinar

Behavioral Activation for Depression

Parent Talk - Understanding Perfectionism

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Parent Talk - Understanding Perfectionism

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