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Cullen, Alexis E.; Clarke, Amory Y.; Kuipers, Elizabeth; Hodgins, Sheilagh; Dean, Kimberlie; Fahy, Tom – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2012
Objective: Despite a large evidence base indicating that cognitive skills programs can reduce reoffending in individuals without mental illness, there have been no randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine their effectiveness in mentally disordered offenders (MDOs). In the first RCT of a cognitive skills program for MDOs, we aimed to…
Descriptors: Evidence, Program Effectiveness, Aggression, Mental Disorders
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Day, Linda; Reznikoff, Marvin – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1980
The preparation procedure increased correct expectations about treatment for both the children and the parents. Prepared families had fewer cancelled and failed appointments. The preparation procedure did not significantly affect children's verbalizations in their therapy sessions or children's satisfaction with treatment. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Children, Dropout Rate, Family Counseling, Modeling (Psychology)