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[Bibliotherapy as a self-help program for parents of children with externalizing problem behavior]
Frauke Kierfeld1, Manfred Döpfner
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters, Klinikum der Universität zu Köln, Robert Koch Strasse 10, DE-50931 Koln.
Zeitschrift Fur Kinder- Und Jugendpsychiatrie Und Psychotherapie
|September 19, 2006
Summary
Bibliotherapy, a self-help program for parents, effectively reduced externalizing behaviors in children with ADHD and ODD. This intervention also improved parenting skills and parent satisfaction, offering a viable treatment alternative.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Behavioral Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Externalizing problem behaviors are common and persistent childhood disorders.
- Existing treatments are often costly and inaccessible.
- There is a need for accessible and effective interventions for disruptive behavior disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of bibliotherapy as a manual-assisted self-help program for parents of children with externalizing problem behavior.
- To assess changes in children's behavior and parental skills.
- To gauge parental satisfaction with the intervention.
Main Methods:
- A 10-week bibliotherapy program using a self-help book for parents.
- Inclusion of 21 children (aged 6-15) diagnosed with ADHD and/or Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
- Minimal parent contact via weekly telephone calls and initial/final clinical assessments.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in children's externalizing behaviors.
- Enhanced parenting skills observed post-intervention.
- High parental satisfaction reported, with minimal need for further intensive treatment.
Conclusions:
- Bibliotherapy presents a potentially effective and applicable treatment alternative for disruptive behavior disorders in children.
- The intervention shows promise for families with adequate resources.
- Further validation through randomized controlled trials is recommended.
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