A pilot study of a family-focused intervention for children and families affected by maternal depression

Autor: Carrie L. Mills, Julie A. Leis, Anne W. Riley, Sandra Barrueco, Carmen R. Valdez
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Journal of Family Therapy. 33:3-19
ISSN: 0163-4445
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6427.2010.00529.x
Popis: A non-experimental pilot study examined child, mother, and family outcomes of a 10-session multi-family group intervention designed to reduce risk and promote resilience for mothers with depression and their families. Positive changes following the Keeping Families Strong intervention included mother-reported decreases in child behavior and emotional problems, improvements in the quality of family interactions and routines, and improvements in their own well being and support from others. Children (9-16 years) reported decreased internalizing symptoms, improved coping, increased maternal warmth and acceptance, and decreased stressful family events. Attendance and mother-reported satisfaction were high, indicating the perceived value of the intervention.
Databáze: OpenAIRE