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Klug, Wayne – 1990
This study examined Toughlove, the controversial self-help organization for parents and out-of-control adolescents. Six small group Toughlove meetings containing an average of 8 members for each were observed, and questionnaires were completed by 75 Toughlove parents from 8 states. Variables examined include the roles of empathy, assertiveness…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Parent Child Relationship
Minde, K.; And Others – 1978
A preventive intervention program based on self-help groups for parents reinforced by the involvement of veteran parents, those who had a premature infant during the past 12 months, and professionals to provide support and information was evaluated. Sets of randomly selected parents (N=35) met weekly in a small group of four to six couples during…
Descriptors: Child Care, Group Counseling, Interaction Process Analysis, Intervention