Margaret Wallis-Duffy and Todd Miller chat with Dr. Leena Augimeri, Director of SNAP Scientific and Program Development at the Child Development Institute about their incredible program called SNAP®. Developed over 25 years ago as an intervention program for boys under 12 in conflict with the law, SNAP® has evolved into an internationally-recognized model for teaching behaviourally troubled children and their parents effective emotion-regulation, self-control and problem-solving.The primary goal of SNAP® is to keep children and youth in school and out of trouble.SNAP®, which stands for Stop Now And Plan, is an evidence-based behavioural model that provides a framework for teaching children struggling with behaviour issues, and their parents, effective emotional regulation, self-control and problem-solving skills.SNAP was developed by Child Development Institute, an accredited children’s mental health organization in Toronto, in 1985 as an intervention program for boys under 12 in conflict with the law. Since then, the program has grown and evolved into an internationally recognized model for teaching troubled children and their parents how to effectively manage their emotions and ‘keep problems small’. Today, SNAP offers gender specific programs for children ages 6-11 and youth ages 13-17."I am so proud of my son, he just told me that he used the SNAP technique in a difficult situation… this helps him to stop and plan so he won’t get in trouble or mischief or fights or anything in that way. I love him so much."- Mother of SNAP boySome surprising stats:It costs approximately $110,000 a year to keep a youth in a secure custody facility in Canada.It’s estimated that future costs for a career criminal will be $1,143,604 if no early intervention takes place.In contrast, it costs approximately $6,000 for a child and their family to participate in SNAP®.To suggest a story idea, or follow us on Social Media, visit www.wallisforwellness.com or www.Talk-Radio.ca#depression #selfcare #wowlivingtv #wowlivingradio #SNAP #behaviourmodification #mentalhealth #childdevelopment