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Prevention of Parent‐Child Relational Problems
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Prevention of Parent‐Child Relational Problems

Kendal Holtrop, E. Stephanie Krauthamer Ewing, Glade L Topham and Debra L Miller
The Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy
11 May 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119788393.ch3

Abstract

attachment‐based parenting intervention behavioral parenting intervention emotion‐focused parenting intervention evidence‐based parenting intervention parenting parenting intervention parent–child relational problems prevention systemic systemic family therapy
This chapter provides an introduction to the prevention of parent–child relational problems by emphasizing parenting interventions as an effective approach congruent with elements of systemic family therapy. We begin by reviewing research on the significance of parent–child relational problems. We then provide an overview of developmental theories related to parenting and highlight traditional family therapy models relevant to understanding the parent–child relationship. Next, we discuss the important role of parenting interventions in preventing parent–child relational problems and describe a number of prominent parenting programs, broadly characterized into two approaches: (a) behaviorally oriented interventions and (b) attachment‐based and emotion‐focused interventions. We subsequently present a review of federally funded parenting intervention studies to identify funding trends and highlight research opportunities. We conclude by calling attention to a number of priority areas where systemic family therapists can contribute to making continued progress in parenting intervention research and practice.

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