TYPES OF PARENT SUPPORT
A Guide to Encouraging Appreciative Parenting
Authors
Ștefan COJOCARU
Luminița COSTACHE
Daniela COJOCARU
Simona APOPEI
Anda IONESCU
Diana PRICOPE
Alexandra SASU
ISBN
978-606-8927-75-6
Year of publication
2024
Publisher
Expert Projects
How to cite
Cojocaru, Ș., Costache, L., Cojocaru, D., Apopei, E.S., Ionescu, A., Pricope, D.F., Sasu, A.(2024). Types of parent support - A Guide to Encouraging Appreciative Parenting, HoltIS, UNICEF, Iaşi: Expert Projects
Keywords
Individual intervention, Counseling, Mentoring, Parenting education, Group support, Parent coaching, Self-help
Abstract
This guide is addressed to professionals and parents interested in interventions to support the development of parenting skills and promote children's mental health. The introduction presents various types of intervention, both individual and group-based. Individual interventions include counseling, mentoring, active listening, parental coaching, and information, all aimed at supporting personal development, building trust, and strengthening parents' abilities. It also covers referrals to specialized institutions and the necessary material support. On the group intervention side, the guide explores group counseling, parental education courses, support groups, peer support groups, and self-help groups, which provide a collaborative framework for parents. All of these interventions aim to improve parenting skills and support a network of assistance among parents. The guide is complemented by a bibliography that supports the theoretical foundation of the described interventions.
Acknowledgments
This guide was created within the project "Developing Parenting Skills to Ensure Children's Rights and Mental Health," implemented by the HoltIS with the support of the UNICEF Representation in Romania.