Primary Prevention of Behavior Problems in Young Children: The Houston Parent-Child Development Center.

1988 ◽  
pp. 44-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale L. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Child Development Center ◽  
Development Center ◽  
Parent Child

Using narrative therapy with children experiencing developmental disabilities and their families in India: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. 136749352110147
Author(s):  
Jehanzeb Baldiwala ◽  
Trishala Kanakia
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Mental Health Practitioners ◽  
International Context ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Child Development Center ◽  
Development Center

Narrative therapy is a respectful and culturally relevant form of psychotherapy. Internationally, there is an increasing use of narrative therapy with diverse populations; however, there is limited documentation within the Indian context. The intention of the study was to understand experiences of children and their families during their participation in narrative therapy at Ummeed Child Development Center in Mumbai, India. Twelve participants were recruited for individual interviews: four children, who received counseling at Ummeed Child Development Center for a minimum of 6 months, and eight family members. Thematic analysis of data revealed three themes: Working In Partnership reflected the value of therapy being a collaborative process; Practices That Open Up Possibilities highlighted skills of children and their families that became visible through counseling; and Taking Control And Advocacy revealed how families experienced a sense of control over their own lives and an interest in advocating for others with similar lived experiences. The study has brought to light how narrative therapy can make possible change in lives of children and their families and wider society. In an international context, these findings serve to document narrative therapy as a beneficial modality for mental health practitioners to use with children experiencing developmental disabilities and their families.

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