Effectiveness of an Online Parenting Training

The training will focus on communication skills based on key constructs in the Health Belief Model and motivation/resistance research (described in section A3), the training will focus on: (1) conveying the benefits of parenting programs, (2) knowledge of and responses to common perceived barriers to attending parenting programs, and (3) skills and strategies to effectively motivate and refer parents in ways that are least likely to elicit resistance. The in-person training will last 60-90 minutes. It will include a theoretical background and experiential learning; each step of the referral process will be demonstrated and role-played. The investigators will work to ensure that personnel receive continuing education credits for the training.

The GenPMTO is delivered over the phone (not online). This version is up to 6 sessions in length. This brief eHealth version of GenPMTO will be delivered through community therapists. The program will be delivered one-on-one (i.e., between a therapist and a parent or couple).

"A written summary and process map of the referral process, modeled on the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) 9-step process for closing the loop on referrals."

"One online or phone conversation with the therapist in which the therapist guides the parent to the following resources: (a) a book, Raising Cooperative Kids, by GenPMTO co-developer Marion Forgatch; (b) a website, behaviorchecker.org, which includes behavioral prescriptions for common behavior issues; and (c) information about Early Childhood and Family Education classes, which are provided for free in Minnesota through public schools."

Satisfaction with referral process