Help Manage All Emotions
AIM rests upon developments in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Frame Theory that have been evolving over the past 30 years. It combines basic behavioral teaching techniques with the psychological processes of mindfulness, acceptance, and values based action, grounded in a behavior analytic account of language and cognition.
The AIM curriculum and the procedures found within are testable, expandable, and scientific. This is a set of qualities that makes AIM an ideal tool for teaching psychological flexibility, building resilience, and serving as a full scale program for children and adolescents.
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Easily adaptable to many contexts.
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Mindfulness
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Applied Behavior Analysis
Mindfulness
Inner Awareness
Practiced for over two thousand years by various Eastern cultures, mindfulness has been studied by Western scientists for the last several decades, revealing benefits for many psychological and physical conditions including anxiety, chronic pain, depression, immune system functioning, self regulation, and more. Research with children has shown greater attention and focus, empathy and compassion, self-control, and increased attendance and grades.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Moving Towards Valued Living
A form of clinical behavior analysis rooted in Relational Frame Theory, ACT seeks to help individuals learn to accept physical and psychological experiences in order to participate more fully in the meaningful parts of life. Hundreds of peer-reviewed articles have explored the benefits of ACT for individuals with various psychological and physical disorders. ACT has been applied in a large number of formats from therapy and preventative interventions to self-help books and online programs.
Applied Behavior Analysis
Science of Human Behavior
ABA is the use of a science of human behavior to create socially-significant behavior changes. ABA emphasizes the relationship between the environment and individuals' behavior, and assesses the function of behavior in order to develop effective interventions. Decades of research support the use of functional behavior assessment and behavior analytic intervention for many populations, including children with and without disabilities in therapeutic and school settings.
Mobile Accessibility
With mobile accessibility, Squares of Emotion can be used on phones and tablets, making emotional learning easy to access on the go. Students can check in, practice skills, and review strategies wherever they are.
Our Emotional Learning Approach
Innovative Methods, Proven Results
AIM was created by Dr. Mark Dixon to help children and adolescents develop essential psychological flexibility skills through an accessible, engaging framework. The program offers interactive lessons, progress tracking, assessments, and real-time supports that guide learners in understanding and managing their thoughts and feelings. Its structured curriculum makes mindfulness and acceptance easy to teach, while digital tools and mobile access give educators flexible, practical resources. Today, AIM stands out for its evidence-based design and its impact on empowering learners to grow emotionally and behaviorally.
Hear It From Our Learners
"Packed with creative methods for moving behavior change processes of known importance. Wise and easy to use. It will make a difference in practice."
- Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., University of Nevada Reno
"This book is worth a thorough read for anyone interested in meeting the most significant behavioral and mental health challenges our children face."
- Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, Ph.D., Gent University
"A Must read for any behavioral health professional wanting to help make a difference in these children's lives."
- Michael J. Dougher, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
“This is the program schools have been waiting for.”
- Adam Hahs, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of Arizona
"An excellent blend of the most effective applications of modern behavioral science. The AIM Curriculum will help professionals accurately target childhood behavioral concerns with precision and compassion."
- Daniel J. Moran, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Past-President of ACBS
