The Effect of Nonviolent Resistance in Parent Group Training in Child Psychiatric Care

NCT05086328 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2021 GV OUG
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In a Flemish sample of parents of children with psychiatric problems, this study evaluates the effect of a parent group training based on nonviolent resistance on family functioning, parenting variables and mental states of the parents, pre- and post-training.

Conditions

Helplessness, Learned; Family Conflict; Mentalising; Parenting

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change from baseline mean scores in four domains of Nonviolent Resistance as measured with the Parental Anchoring Scale (Flemish version)

  The Parental Anchoring Questionnaire (Flemish version = OAFS) measures Presence, Self-Control, Social Support, and Structure, on a 7-point scale. High scores mean more Nonviolent Resistance.

  T1 baseline = 1 to 2 weeks before first session; T2 = T1 + 12 to 14 weeks; T3 = T2 + three months; T4 = T2 + six months

• Change from baseline mean scores in child behavior as measured with the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)

  The CBCL is a general questionnaire measuring internalizing and externalizing behavior of the child as perceived by the parents, using a 3-point scale. High scores mean more problems.

  T1 baseline = 1 to 2 weeks before first session; T2 = T1 + 12 to 14 weeks; T3 = T2 + three months; T4 = T2 + six months

• Change from baseline mean scores in emotion regulation as measured with the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ)

  The ERQ measures Reappraisal and Suppression as two distinct mechanisms to deal with emotional problems. Reappraisal is related more with healthy coping. A 7-point scale leads to scores pointing to high Reappraisal and high Suppression.

  T1 baseline = 1 to 2 weeks before first session; T2 = T1 + 12 to 14 weeks; T3 = T2 + three months; T4 = T2 + six months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Change from baseline mean scores in attunement to the child as measured with the Parental Reflective Functioning Scale (PRFQ)

  T1 baseline = 1 to 2 weeks before first session; T2 = T1 + 12 to 14 weeks; T3 = T2 + three months; T4 = T2 + six months

• Change from baseline mean scores in family functioning as measured with the Questionnaire for Family Functioning (VGFO)

  T1 baseline = 1 to 2 weeks before first session; T2 = T1 + 12 to 14 weeks; T3 = T2 + three months; T4 = T2 + six months

• Change from baseline mean scores in parental burden as measured with the Parental Burden Questionnaire (OBVL)

  T1 baseline = 1 to 2 weeks before first session; T2 = T1 + 12 to 14 weeks; T3 = T2 + three months; T4 = T2 + six months

• Change from baseline mean scores in parental behavior as measured with the Short Scale for Parental Behavior (VSOG)

  T1 baseline = 1 to 2 weeks before first session; T2 = T1 + 12 to 14 weeks; T3 = T2 + three months; T4 = T2 + six months

Interventions

Nonviolent Resistance BEHAVIORAL

Six two weekly sessions of two hours, based on nonviolent resistance Questionnaires pre and post intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 21 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

\- parents of child on the waiting list or already admitted for help in the child psychiatric clinic at the study location, with specific parental stress related to helplessness

You may qualify if:

• Parents engage in the NVR training of the child psychiatric clinic at the study location for at least 5 out of 6 training sessions

You may not qualify if:

• insufficient understanding of Dutch/Flemish language
• simultaneously following a different parent group treatment, external to the study location

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel: lead

Study Sites (1)

UZ Brussel

Brussels, Belgium

Location

Related Publications (6)

• Sherman, E. (2018). Group-Based Nonviolent Resistance Program: Development of a Short-Term Intervention and Preliminary Assessment of Its Feasibility and Acceptance. Tel Aviv University, Master Thesis

  BACKGROUND

• Omer H, Lebowitz ER. Nonviolent Resistance: Helping Caregivers Reduce Problematic Behaviors in Children and Adolescents. J Marital Fam Ther. 2016 Oct;42(4):688-700. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12168. Epub 2016 Jun 13.

  PMID: 27292182 BACKGROUND

• Kiliçarslan, S. (2019). The Effect of the Non-violent Resistance Program for the Parents of Children with Violent Behaviors. Kastamonu Education, 27(2), 701-716. https://doi.org/10.24106/kefdergi.2691

  RESULT

• Kiliçarslani, S., Ördem, S., Taltekin, A. & Ardiç, R. (2019). The Effect of Non-Violent Resistance Program on Family Relationships and Parentship Perceptions of Parents. PAU Journal of Education, 45, 211-234. doi: 10.9779/PUJE.2018.230

  RESULT

• Schorr-Sapir I, Gershy N, Apter A, Omer H. Parent training in non-violent resistance for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a controlled outcome study. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2022 Jun;31(6):929-938. doi: 10.1007/s00787-021-01723-8. Epub 2021 Feb 2.

  PMID: 33528659 RESULT

• Van Holen F, Vanderfaeillie J, Omer H. Adaptation and Evaluation of a Nonviolent Resistance Intervention for Foster Parents: A Progress Report. J Marital Fam Ther. 2016 Apr;42(2):256-71. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12125. Epub 2015 Apr 24.

  PMID: 25907660 RESULT

Study Officials

• Bart Colson, MA

  Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Bart Colson, MA

CONTACT

003224776072; bart.colson@uzbrussel.be

Edward Campforts, MD

CONTACT

003224776072; edward.campforts@uzbrussel.be

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 31, 2021
• First Posted: October 20, 2021
• Study Start: October 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2023
• Study Completion: March 1, 2024
• Last Updated: October 20, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

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