Year
2023
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School of Psychology
Abstract
Many parents feel overwhelmed by challenging child behaviours and multiple demands and seek assistance from parenting interventions. Behavioural parent training (BPT) has represented the gold standard treatment since the 1970s. However, half of parents disengage from BPT, with higher drop-out among socially-disadvantaged families. There is a need for evolution. The five studies within this thesis used a mixed methods approach to examine whether integrating mindfulness and imagery into existing BPT programs, via the 8-week Confident Carers Cooperative Kids (CCCK) group program, could meet a wider sociodemographic of family needs.
Recommended Citation
Donovan, Mark O., Mindfulness and Imagery Enhanced Behavioural Parent Training: A Natural Evolution in Parenting Interventions, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, 2023. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses1/1768
FoR codes (2020)
520302 Clinical psychology
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.