Problem-solving skills training as a supplement to behavioral parent training

Effects of a preventive parent-training intervention on observed family interactions: proximal outcomes from preparing for the drug free years

“…Previous studies have suggested that preventive parent-training interventions can be effective in communicating important information regarding family management, and in helping families confronted with difficult parenting problems (e.g., Fraser et al, 1988;Hawkins et al, 1992;Kazdin et al, 1992;Spaccarelli et al, 1992;Dumas, 1989;McMahon & Forehand, 1984;Patterson et al, 1982;Patterson & Stouthamer-Loeber, 1984; Webster- Stratton, 1984;Webster-Stratton et al, 1989). However, we could find no experimental evidence for interventions affecting actual behavior change in general population families outside of this study.…”

“…Prior research has shown that parenting skills can be taught successfully and can help parents avoid specific practices that increase risk for adolescent problem behaviors (e.g., Fraser, Hawkins, & Howard, 1988;Hawkins et al, 1992;Kazdin, Siegel, & Bass, 1992;Loeber & Stouthamer-Loeber, 1986;Olds & Kitzman, 1993;Spaccarelli, Cotler, & Penman, 1992). Furthermore, among parents of children with behavior problems, parenting skills training has been shown to reduce these problems in their children (e.g., Dumas, 1989;McMahon & Forehand, 1984;Patterson, Chamberlain, & Reid, 1982;Patterson & Stouthamer-Loeber, 1984;Webster-Stratton, 1984WebsterStratton, Hollinsworth, & Kolpacoff, 1989;Yoshikawa, 1994).…”

A Pilot Study of the Feasibility and Efficacy of the Strategies to Enhance Positive Parenting (STEPP) Program for Single Mothers of Children With ADHD

“…If parents are taught how to assess problematic situations (e.g., difficulty with their child's father) and feelings/moods (e.g., anger or depressed affect) and how to develop practical solutions, it is likely their parenting will improve. In fact, studies that have implemented a formal, adjunctive, problem-solving treatment to BPT to address multiple life stressors has shown improved outcomes beyond that found in traditional BPT alone (Kazdin & Whitley, 2003;Pfiffner et al, 1990;Spaccarelli, Cotler, & Penman, 1992). Furthermore, one study demonstrated that focusing on adult-focused problems during BPT decreased dropout of multiply stressed parents (Prinz & Miller, 1994).…”

Computer‐Based Intervention with Coaching: An Example Using the Incredible Years Program

“…A series of randomized controlled trials conducted by the program developer (Reid, Webster-Stratton, & Baydar, 2004;WebsterStratton, 1984WebsterStratton, , 1998aWebster-Stratton & Hammond, 1997;Webster-Stratton, Kolpacoff, & Hollinsworth, 1988) and others (Brotman et al, 2005;Gross et al, 2003;Scott, Spender, Doolan, Jacobs, & Aspland, 2001;Spaccarelli, Cotler, & Penman, 1992;Taylor, Schmidt, Pepler, & Hodgins, 1998) have demonstrated that the program is effective at reducing behavior problems in children, improving parenting practices and reducing parent depression.…”