Parenting with love & limits

Parenting with Love and Limits® (PLL) is a recognized evidence-based Best Practice treatment model. It is the first program of its kind to combine parenting management groups and family therapy into one continuum of care to quickly engage resistant parents.

Parenting with Love and Limits® (PLL) is recognized as an evidence-based model by these research organizations:

In addition, PLL is listed on:
NREPP: SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices

Target Population: Adolescents and Children, aged 10-18, with severe emotional and behavioral problems, alcohol or drug use, truancy issues, domestic violence, suicidal ideation, depression or ADHD

Course of Treatment
PLL Extended Care or PLL Front End Diversion

Which PLL Version Do I Need?
Type of PLL model	Population Served	Delivery System
PLL Extended Care Moderate to High Risk	On probation two or more times; habitual offenders In Foster Care, or at High Risk for removal from home In residential treatment or returning home from Residential Designated as SED (Severely Emotionally Disturbed) or who have been therapized Non-status offenses: Felonies, running away, domestic violence, Drug or Alcohol Abuse, Abuse or Neglect, Chronic VOP	Home-Based Therapy or Outpatient Therapy PLL Group Therapy - 6 weeks Typically 6 - 10 Family Therapy Sessions 2 to 3 months average stay Caseload - 10 to 20 per therapist
PLL Front End / Diversion Low Risk	Diversion First-Time probation Status offenses: Misdemeanors, parent files unruly/ungovernable, chronic truancy, disturbing school, drug or alcohol use, curfew violations, ect.	Outpatient or Home-Based if needed PLL Group Therapy - 6 weeks Typically 4-6 Family Therapy Sesions 1 to 2 month average stay Caseload - 25 to 35 per therapist