How is 1-2-3 Magic used in a mental health private practice setting?
Many mental health professionals and physicians such as pediatricians use both 1-2-3 Magic and Surviving Your Adolescents to help them in their work. Some professionals ask their clients to track down a copy of the appropriate book or video (or both) at their local book store, local library or on our website. Others let parents watch the videos in their offices or let parents take them home (be sure to get a deposit!). Still others use the Leader Guides to teach the program to their clients. Once parents become familiar with the procedures, their learning and experiences can be integrated into ongoing treatment. Use of the books, videos or audios in this way saves a lot of therapy time, which is very important in the climate of managed care.
