The Evidence-based Parenting PractitionerÆs Handbook

by Asmussen; Kristen

• ISBN13: 9780415609937
• ISBN10: 0415609933
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2011-07-25
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This evidence-based book provides a comprehensive description of what parenting support works and how, with clear examples of how this knowledge can inform frontline work with parents. It covers:A discussion of how a robust evidence base is established and the ways in which practitioners can access information about good-quality researchAn overview of how research in the field of child development have contributed to the development of evidence based parenting supportAn overview of how theories and research in the field of therapeutic practice have contributed to the development of evidence based parenting supportWhat research evidence suggests about the role of the practitioner in the delivery of evidence based supportOutcome focussed methods for establishing the evidence base of 'home grown' or local parenting servicesOutcome focussed methods for commissioning evidence based parenting services.Emphasising the ways in which practitioners can evaluate and translate messages from research into applied work with parents and families, Evidence-based Parenting Support is suitable for all those involved in the delivery of evidence based parenting support, including frontline practitioners, service managers, parenting commissioners, heads of children's services and policy makers.