SOS Programs

By Dr. Lynn Clark, Ph.D.

Help children behave — and everyone feel better.

SOS turns proven methods from behavior therapy and CBT into clear, everyday skills — trusted by parents, schools, and clinicians in 18 languages.

Evidence-based · Recommended by clinicians · Read by families worldwide

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  • Recommended by clinicians
  • 18 languages
  • Used in homes, schools & clinics worldwide
  • Endorsed by the Journal of Clinical Child Psychology

Two programs, one approach

Pick the challenge you're facing

Whether it's a child's behavior or big emotions at any age, there's an SOS program with the exact skills to help.

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Parenting · Ages 2–12

SOS Help for Parents

20+ proven methods for 46 everyday behavior problems — from tantrums and backtalk to chores and screen-time battles.

  • Paperback
  • eBook
  • Audiobook
  • En Español
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Emotions · Teens & Adults

SOS Help for Emotions

Practical CBT skills to understand and manage anxiety, anger, and depression — and build lasting emotional resilience.

  • Paperback
  • eBook
  • Audiobook
  • En Español

Why SOS works

Real skills — not vague advice

Proven methods, not theory

Time-out done right, active ignoring, Grandma's Rule, points and contracts — concrete skills you can use tonight.

Grounded in evidence

Built on behavior therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT/REBT), written by a practicing clinical psychologist.

Plain language everyone shares

Clear enough for any parent, consistent enough for schools and clinics to teach from the same page.

Trusted around the world

Relied on by families and professionals in 18 languages across dozens of countries.

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Two simple ways to begin

Families & individuals

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“SOS is an extremely comprehensive book… an excellent book. We highly recommend it.”
— Journal of Clinical Child Psychology
Dr. Lynn Clark, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and author of the SOS programs

Dr. Lynn Clark, Ph.D.

Clinical psychologist & Professor Emeritus of Psychology (WKU). 30+ years helping children and families.

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