Name
Reducing Parent/Caregiver Stress and Enhancing Self-Compassion: A Targeted Group Intervention in Pediatric Behavioral Health
Description
PCBH must continuously prioritize care effectively. Research by Lebowitz (2016) and  Chorpita (2018) suggests that targeting parents/caregivers yields cascading benefits,  improving parent/caregiver-child communication. Similarly, Lathren et.al.(2021) demonstrate that increased self-compassion increases adaptive caregiving.In one of the Midwest's largest PCBH's, we piloted a six session psychoeducational intervention over Zoom for parents/caregivers addressing  different core  concerns in each session. Parental Stress (PSS) and  Self Compassion (SCS) were measured alongside qualitative feedback. We present pilot  results, logistical considerations, and discuss future directions.
Speakers
Katy Hopkins LCSW, SVP of Behavioral Health Services, Individual - Katy Hopkins, Dover, NJ
Josh Jones, Norton Healthcare, Kentucky
Content Level
Intermediate
Tags
Pediatrics, Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, Telehealth
Session Type
Concurrent
SIG or Committee
Pediatrics (PEDs)
Objective 1
Describe the impact of parental stress and self-compassion on child behavioral health outcomes.
Objective 2
Identify key elements of a scalable parent-focused group intervention within the PCBH model.
Objective 3
Discuss logistical considerations and future directions for integrating parent-focused psychoeducation into primary care
Content Reference 1
Lathren, C., Rao, S., Park, J., & Bluth, K. (2021). Self-compassion and current close interpersonal relationships: A scoping literature review. Mindfulness, 12, 1–17.
Content Reference 2
Lebowitz, E. R., Marin, C., Martino, A., Shimshoni, Y., & Silverman, W. K. (2020). Parent-based treatment as efficacious as cognitive-behavioral therapy for childhood anxiety: A randomized noninferiority study of Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 59(3), 362–372.
Content Reference 3
Fleming, G. E., Kimonis, E. R., Furr, J. M., & Comer, J. S. (2020). Internet-delivered parent training for preschoolers with conduct problems: Do callous-unemotional traits moderate efficacy and engagement? Journal of Abnormal Child  Psychology, 48(9), 1169–1182.
Content Reference 4
VanVoorhis, R. W., Miller, K. L., & Miller, S. M. (2023). A single-session intervention designed to promote resilience for parents of children with disabilities. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 32, 2406–2418.