Evidence-Based Parenting and Multisystemic Therapy

Question 1

Three Examples of Evidence-Based Parenting Programs

Answer 1

• Home Visiting Programs
• Incredible Years Programs
• Triple P Programs

Question 2

Describe Home Visiting Programs

Answer 2

• Home visits conducted by nurses, beginning during pregnancy and continuing until after a child’s birth
• Taught skills in both self-care and child care, and promotes the use of the health care system

Question 3

Describe Incredible Years Programs

Answer 3

• Train parent skills so that they can effectively play with their child, provide praise for positive behaviours, set limits on unacceptable behaviours, and problem-solving

Question 4

Describe Triple P Programs

Answer 4

• Designed to enhance protective factors and decrease risk factors
• Principle that children benefit from a safe and engaging environment that offers opportunities for them to explore and discover

Question 5

Describe Multisystemic Therapy

Answer 5

• An approach designed to treat seriously disturbed delinquent adolescents by intervening in integrated ways with the multiple systems that they are involved

Question 6

How are Evidence-Based Parenting Programs and Multisystemic Therapy Similar

Answer 6

• The caregiver has a key role in the young person’s short and long-term adjustment
• Goal is to improve young person’s protective factors and reduce risk factors

Question 7

How are Evidence-Based Parenting Programs and Multisystemic Therapy Different

Answer 7

• Evidence-Based Parenting Programs are Prevention
• Multisystemic Therapy is a Intervention