The Efficacy of Child Parent Relationship Therapy for Adoptive Families: A Replication Study. (25th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Opiola, Kristie K.; Bratton, Sue C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of counseling and development. Volume 96:Number 2(2018:Apr.)
• Page Start: 155
• Page End: 166
• Publication Date: 2018-03-25
• Subjects: child parent relationship therapy -- filial -- adoption -- attachment -- child therapy; Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Vocational education -- Periodicals; 361.0605
• DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12189
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-9633

Abstract

Abstract : This randomized controlled replication study examined the effectiveness of child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) with 49 adoptive families. Statistically significant improvement and large treatment effects for child behavior problems, parent–child relationship stress, and parents' empathic interactions with their children indicated the effectiveness of CPRT over treatment as usual. Findings confirm Carnes‐Holt and Bratton's (2014 ) results and provide strong support for CPRT as a responsive intervention for adoptive families.