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1Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada.
Abstract:
Connect, an attachment-based and trauma-informed parenting group intervention, has been demonstrated to improve adolescent mental health, parental wellbeing, and family functioning. We report on the online adaptation and delivery of Connect (eConnect) and pre-post treatment changes in parent, family and youth functioning in a clinical sample (N= 190) of parents of youth with serious mental health challenges. Consistent with research evaluating in-person Connect, parents reported significant reductions in youth internalizing and externalizing problems, attachment anxiety and avoidance, and aggression toward parents. Parents also reported significant reductions in caregiver strain and aggression toward their child. Unlike prior research, parent depressed mood did not decline, perhaps due to pandemic stressors. Program completion was remarkably high (84.7%), and parents reported high program satisfaction. Uptake by eConnect program facilitators and host agencies was extremely positive, suggesting good potential for sustainability and broadened program accessibility. Randomized clinical trials and implementation within diverse populations are needed.
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