[Promoting parental competence by video councelling: The Marte Meo method]
Peter Bünder1, Annegret Sirringhaus-Bünder
1peter.buender@koelner-verein.de
Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|July 9, 2008
Summary
Marte Meo is an outpatient counseling method empowering parents and caregivers to foster child development and educational competence. This approach supports responsible parenting through practical guidance in youth care settings.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Social Work
- Parenting Support
Background:
- Introduction to Marte Meo as a low-level outpatient counseling method.
- Focus on empowering parents and close caregivers.
- Objective: Enhance educational competence and parental responsibility in child development.
Observation:
- The article outlines the historical development of the Marte Meo method.
- Details the application of Marte Meo within youth care services.
- Highlights the practical, observational, and feedback-driven nature of the intervention.
Findings:
- Marte Meo facilitates effective communication strategies between parents and children.
- The method demonstrably improves parental confidence and skill in managing child-rearing challenges.
- Successful integration of Marte Meo principles in diverse youth care contexts.
Implications:
- Potential for broader adoption in early intervention and family support programs.
- Enhances the toolkit for professionals in child and adolescent services.
- Contributes to improved child welfare outcomes through strengthened parenting capacity.
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