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A Randomised Trial of Circle of Security as a Parenting Support Program for Multiproblem Families

Evaluation of Circle of Security Parenting Training (DVD) to improve parent and child outcomes in multiproblem families, compared to a supportive waitlist

Sponsor

Griffith University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jun 12, 2014

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Parental depression Parental bonding Parental sensitivity Child externalizing symptoms Child internalizing symptoms Parental attachment and interpersonal style Parental reflective functioning

Summary

The Circle of Security parent DVD training is an 8-week relationship-based group program designed to enhance the parent-child relationship and attachment. We aim to examine the effectiveness of the DVD-based program for enhancing the parent-child relationship with multiproblem families, as well as improve other symptoms, such as parental mental health, and child internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Given the suggestion that group-based interventions may not be suitable for at risk families, we will examine the suitability of modifying the DVD protocol for use on an individual basis. Participants will be parents with a child aged 12-months to 6-years. Parents will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) Circle of Security intervention or (2) supported waitlist control. The intervention group will complete the 8-week COS protocol involving one weekly 1-1.5 hour session with a trained Circle of Security facilitator. Parents in the waitlist control group will receive weekly supportive phone contact.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and females

Plain Language Summary

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This study tests whether a parenting program called Circle of Security — delivered through DVD-based sessions — can improve the relationship between parents and young children in families facing multiple challenges. The program is designed to strengthen the emotional bond and attachment between parent and child. You may be eligible if: - You are a parent or caregiver of a child between 1 and 6 years old - You are experiencing difficulties in your relationship with your child You may NOT be eligible if: - There are no formal exclusion criteria for this study Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

The intervention will be the 8-week Circle of Security Parent DVD Program. This program provides parents with psychoeducation based on attachment theory, using the training DVD. Parents will atten

The intervention will be the 8-week Circle of Security Parent DVD Program. This program provides parents with psychoeducation based on attachment theory, using the training DVD. Parents will attend sessions with a psychologist, where they will watch the training DVD and relate the content to their own family. The DVD includes short videos and built-in moments to facilitate reflective dialogue. The program will be conducted in one-on-one sessions each taking around 1 hour, once per week for eight weeks. Only one parent is required to attend. Parents will be asked to reflect on the content between sessions. Master and Doctoral level psychologists trained in the Circle of Security Parent DVD Training will conduct the sessions. Regular peer supervision will be held, to assist with adherence to the program.

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QLD, Australia

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ACTRN12614000908639