A group-based class for parents/caregivers of children and adolescents, ages 6-16, with behavior problems comprised of 6 weekly, 2-hour sessions led by a credentialed trainer who focuses on teaching practical skills to increase children’s positive behavior, decrease negative behavior, and model appropriate alternative behavior. Each class is formatted to include a review of the prior session, instruction of the new skill, modeled examples, skill practice/feedback, and a summary.
Focus Population
Parents, Caregivers
Target Problems or Risk Factors
Conduct/Behavior, General Risk
Level of Intervention
Selective
Settings in Which Program Can Be Delivered
Behavioral Health Organization or Agency, Community, Medical or Health Setting, including residential treatment centers, School, Social Service Agency, including public and private agencies, group homes, and shelters
Latinos in Participant Samples
Yes - Minimal (≤15%)
Type of Program
Generic
Registry
CEBC
Strength of Evidentiary Support
1-Star (⭐) CEBC - Parent Training Programs that Address Behavior Problems in Children and Adolescents
Cost of the Program
No
Availability of the program in Spanish and/or Portuguese
Spanish
Contact Information
Susan Lamke
Boys Town National Research Institution
Email: susan.lamke@boystown.org
Phone: (531) 355-1477
