The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare

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Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) - Detailed Report

Scientific Rating:
4
Lacks Adequate Research Evidence
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Scientific Rating:
4 - Lacks Adequate Research Evidence
On a scale of 1-6

Relevance to Child Welfare Rating:
1
High
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Relevance to Child Welfare Rating:
1 - High
On a scale of 1-3

Type of Maltreatment: Physical abuse and Physical neglect

Target Population: Child-welfare involved parents and other caregivers of children from birth through age 12

Brief Description:

The Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) has been rated by the CEBC in the area of Motivation and Engagement. The SM Group protocol is a short-term (six-session) orientation or pre-treatment protocol for child-welfare involved parents. The SM Group is designed to help parents engage in a parenting intervention program by increasing their readiness to begin the intervention and helping them recognize problems when they arise. The protocol is based on Motivational Interviewing principles, similar to those used in substance abuse treatment, but adapted for child-welfare involved parents entering parenting programs.

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Essential Components

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  • Group facilitator is trained in Motivational Interviewing theory and techniques, and applies a Motivational Interviewing style of interaction with clients.
  • Group facilitator uses prior client testimonials and role modeling.
  • Group facilitator has the group perform decisional balance tasks-weighing pros and con's of changing parenting and child discipline behavior.
  • Group facilitator has the group practice setting goals and writing personal motivational statements.

Group Format

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) was designed to be conducted in a group.

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) has been tested for use in a group setting.

Testing references:

Chaffin, M. Silovsky, J., Funderburk, B., Valle, L.A., Brestan, E.V., Balachova, T., Jackson, S., Lensgraf, J., & Bonner, B. (2004). Parent-child interaction therapy with physically abusive parents: Efficacy for reducing future abuse reports, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 72, 491-499.

The recommended group size is: It varies

Recommended Parameters

Recommended intensity: Weekly sessions that last one hour

Recommended duration: Six sessions

Homework

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) does not include a homework component.

Delivery Setting

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) is typically conducted in a(n): Community Agency, Outpatient Clinic, and School.

Parent Component

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) was designed with a Parent Component.

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) addresses the following presenting problems and symptoms: Ambivalence or low buy-in for changing parenting behavior and low compliance or engagement with parenting program.

Child Component

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) was not designed with a Child Component.

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) was not developed for children with developmental delays.

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) has not been tested for children with developmental delays.

Racial/Ethnic Diversity

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) was not designed for specific racial/ethnic/cultural groups.

Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) was not tested in specific racial/ethnic/cultural groups.

Education and Training Resources

There is a manual that describes how to implement this program.

There is training available for Self-Motivation Group (SM Group).

Training contact: Training contact: Beverly Funderburk, PhD., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73190

Number of days/hours: Number of days/hours: Informal training/consultation is available to those who are interested.

Training is obtained: Training is obtained: Via phone consultation

There currently are not additional qualified resources for training.

Identified Resources Necessary to Implement Program

The typical resources for implementing Self-Motivation Group (SM Group) are: A room in which to conduct the group.

Minimum Provider Qualifications

Licensed mental health provider.

Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research

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Chaffin, M. Silovsky, J., Funderburk, B., Valle, L.A., Brestan, E.V., Balachova, T., Jackson, S., Lensgraf, J., & Bonner, B. (2004). Parent-child interaction therapy with physically abusive parents: Efficacy for reducing future abuse reports, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 72, 500-510.

Randomized controlled trial. Compared a combination of SM group + PCIT to a similarly structured orientation group + group parenting program. The SM/PCIT group had better overall retention, including early retention, as well as lower child welfare report recidivism [relapse] rates. A randomized dismantling study is currently underway.


References

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Chaffin, M. Silovsky, J., Funderburk, B., Valle, L.A., Brestan, E.V., Balachova, T., Jackson, S., Lensgraf, J., & Bonner, B. (2004). Parent-child interaction therapy with physically abusive parents: Efficacy for reducing future abuse reports, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 72, 500-510.


Contact Information

Contact name: Mark Chaffin, Ph.D.

Affiliation/Agency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Center on Child Abuse and Neglect

Email: mark-chaffin@ouhsc.edu

Phone: 405-271-8858

Fax: 405-271-2931

Website: http://www.ccan.ouhsc.edu

Date reviewed: October 2006