Single-Session Consultations for Parents: A Preliminary Investigation  

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Sommers-Flanagan, John

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: The Family Journal vol. 15 no. 01 (Jan. 2007), page 24-29.
Topik: single-session consultation; parent consultation; parenting; client satisfaction; evaluation
Fulltext: 24.pdf (90.48KB)

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Many parents want child-rearing information and emotional support from mental health professionals but are reluctant to attend group parenting classes or commit to long-term counseling. This study evaluated the efficacy of a specific, brief parent consultation intervention. Preliminary data were collected during routine singlesession parenting consultations offered through a community agency. Preconsultation and postconsultation data from 21 of 33 (63.6%) consultees were analyzed using two-tailed paired-sample t tests with Bonferroni adjustments. Results, based on parent responses to a 17-item Likert-type questionnaire, indicated that parents rated themselves as less stressed and more capable of handling their children’s behaviors following their single-session consultation. Satisfaction ratings and qualitative data were consistent with selfratings, suggesting that parents had very positive reactions to their brief consultation experiences. Discussion focused on the limits of this investigation and recommendations for more rigorous research, including a more diverse sample as well as a waiting list control group, in this potentially important practice area for family and school counselors.

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