Containment, reciprocity and behaviour management: Preliminary evaluation of a brief early intervention (the solihull approach) for families with infants and young children

Autor: Hazel Douglas, Andrew Brennan
Rok vydání: 2004
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Zdroj: Infant Observation. 7:89-107
ISSN: 1745-8943
1369-8036
DOI: 10.1080/13698030408401711
Popis: The present study's objective was to conduct a small-scale study to begin to examine the effectiveness of the Solihull Approach. The Solihull Approach employs a theoretical model that integrates psychotherapeutic, child development and behavioural concepts, supported with resource materials and an open learning course. It is related to the Tavistock Under 5′s model and is designed to be used as a brief (five sessions or less) intervention for those working with infants and young children and their families. The sample consisted of thirteen families recruited over a six week period by health visitors. A within-subject (repeated measures) ANOVA design was used, utilising three measures at baseline, end of support and follow-up. Parents and health visitors rated seventy of presenting difficulty and the parents ‘anxiety about the problem at all three points. In addition the parents completed the Beck Anxiety Inventory at all three points. Results showed significant decreases in presenting difficulty ...
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