Evaluating the Effectiveness of Multifamily Group Therapy in Child Abuse and Neglect

Meezan, William; O’Keefe, Maura

doi:10.1177/104973159800800306

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“…al, 1999;McKay et. al, 2002;Meezan & O'Keefe, 1998). Numerous studies have demonstrated that children and families are more likely to initially access and engage in home and school-based services (Kaplan, Calonge, Guemsey & Hanraham, 1998;Jaycox et.…”

Section: Treatment Settingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Predictors of Treatment Engagement in Ethnically Diverse, Urban Children Receiving Treatment for Trauma Exposure

Fraynt

Ross

Baker

et al. 2014

Journal of Traumatic Stress

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Keeping traditionally underrepresented children and their families engaged in treatment until completion is a major challenge for many community‐based mental health clinics. The current study used data collected as part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network Core Data Set to examine whether racial/ethnic disparities exist in treatment duration and completion in children seeking treatment for trauma exposure. We then explored whether disparities persist after accounting for other variables associated with children's social contexts and the treatment setting. The sample included 562 ethnically diverse children receiving services from a child abuse prevention and treatment agency in Southern California. The results indicated that African American children had significantly shorter trauma‐informed treatment duration and higher rates of premature termination than Spanish‐speaking Latino children. These disparities persisted even with other variables associated with treatment duration and completion (e.g., child's age, level of functional impairment, and receipt of group and field services) in the model. Implications and future directions for research and practice are discussed.

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Section: Treatment Settingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Predictors of Treatment Engagement in Ethnically Diverse, Urban Children Receiving Treatment for Trauma Exposure

Fraynt

Ross

Baker

et al. 2014

Journal of Traumatic Stress

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“…In one study, caseworkers who delivered interventions also assessed outcomes (Gaudin et al, 1991). In three studies, outcomes were collected by self-report (Kolko, 1996;Linares et al, 2006;Meezan and O'Keefe, 1998a).…”

Section: Outcome Measurementmentioning

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Methodological standards for randomised controlled trials of interventions for preventing recurrence of child physical abuse and neglect

et al. 2009

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Despite the signifi cant fi nancial and human resources invested in child protection services (CPS), it is unknown whether these services are effective in preventing recurrence of child physical abuse and neglect. This paper reviews available studies evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions and identifi es methodological limitations and factors that may contribute to these limitations. We searched databases to identify randomised controlled trials published in peer-reviewed journals in the past fi ve decades that evaluated interventions to reduce recurrence of physical abuse and neglect. We outlined ten methodological standards that are important for rigorous testing of psychosocial interventions and applied them in critically appraising identifi ed studies.Thirteen randomised controlled trials were reviewed. This review identifi ed methodological limitations (e.g. small sample size, lack of standardisations, contamination) that made it diffi cult to draw reliable conclusions as to the effectiveness of interventions. Field-specifi c factors that contributed to methodological limitations (e.g. heterogeneity of sample, multiple family problems, psychosocial nature of interventions) were identifi ed and recommendations were provided for improvement.It was concluded that it is possible to implement high-quality trials that are ethical and feasible in the child welfare fi eld.

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“…To date there is a dearth of literature addressing the child within the family as the method of treatment. Two studies do suggest addressing behavioural difficulties and violence within the family unit (McKay & Gonzales, 1999;Meezan & O'Keefe, 1998). Both of these studies utilized a multi-family therapy group approach to treatment.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These authors reached similar conclusions in their discussion regarding the efficacy of the multifamily therapy group. They argue that this mode of intervention creates the context for families to build a sense of social and community support, address common concerns, share the belief that they are not alone, and helps to normalize their behaviours (Brennan, 1995;McFarlane et al, 1995 ;McKay & Gonzales, 1999;Meezan & O'Keefe, 1998;Sayger, 1996).…”

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Multi-family anger management: a solution-focused approach

Weilmeier¹

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There is a wealth of literature describing the complex phenomenon of aggression and its individual, family, and societal impact. As aggression is typically first displayed in childhood, there is a vital need for early intervention with these children. As childhood aggression represents a large number of the children referred to mental health agencies for treatment and the parents typically identify the problem, it is essential that interventions are a collaborative effort between children and their caregivers. Group therapy is often used as a method of intervention with this population but, typically, isolates the child from the family context. Considering the magnitude of aggression and its impact on families, there is a need to explore innovative interventions that include the entire family. This project report describes one such intervention-a Multi-Family Anger Management Group. The unique process of a multi-family therapy group designed to control anger and reduce aggression in families is examined within the context of a case study. The group itself was delivered using a solution-focused approach. A review of the literature relating to childhood aggression, solution-focused therapy, group work and multi-family group therapy is presented. A critical analysis identified and examined several themes including the development of trust, family collaboration to construct solutions, and the impact of solution-focused strategies. The analysis suggests that the Multi-Family Anger Management Group is a creative and effective intervention for reducing aggression within families. Abstract

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Multifamily Group Therapy in Child Abuse and Neglect

Cited by 30 publications

References 35 publications

Predictors of Treatment Engagement in Ethnically Diverse, Urban Children Receiving Treatment for Trauma Exposure

Predictors of Treatment Engagement in Ethnically Diverse, Urban Children Receiving Treatment for Trauma Exposure

Methodological standards for randomised controlled trials of interventions for preventing recurrence of child physical abuse and neglect

Multi-family anger management: a solution-focused approach

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