The ParentingWell Learning Collaborative Feasibility Study: Training Adult Mental Health Service Practitioners in a...

Area of Science:

• Mental Health Practice
• Family-Focused Interventions
• Implementation Science

Background:

• Mental health practitioners require effective training models to implement evidence-based practices.
• Adapting interventions for diverse contexts necessitates structured support systems.
• The ParentingWell practice approach targets adults with mental illness and their families.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the feasibility and impact of the ParentingWell Learning Collaborative (PWLC) model.
• To assess practitioner engagement and satisfaction with the PWLC.
• To evaluate the implementation and perceived impact of the ParentingWell approach.

Main Methods:

• Exploratory design utilizing qualitative methods.
• 29 practitioners participated in a blended learning model including in-person and virtual sessions.
• Data collected on engagement, satisfaction, use, helpfulness, intention to use, and impact.

Main Results:

• Practitioners demonstrated high engagement and satisfaction with the PWLC model.
• Participants successfully deployed PWLC skills, tools, and resources with parents.
• Evidence of positive impact was observed at personal, practice, and organizational levels.

Conclusions:

• The PWLC model shows preliminary support for feasibility and impact in training practitioners.
• A theoretically-based training model is crucial for intervention adaptation and testing.
• The PWLC facilitates the implementation of family-focused interventions in mental health settings.