Conduct disorder in children - parent-training/education programmes

NICE recommends group-based parent-training/education programmes in the management of children with conduct disorders. Individual-based programmes are only recommended where the family’s needs are too complex for a group-based programme. All group-based and individual programmes should: b ...

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NICE recommends group-based parent-training/education programmes in the management of children with conduct disorders. Individual-based programmes are only recommended where the family’s needs are too complex for a group-based programme.

All group-based and individual programmes should:

• be based on principles of social learning theory (an approach to learning that includes learning from observing other people)
• include ways of improving family relationships
• offer enough sessions (usually between 8 and 12) to be as helpful as possible for those taking part
• help parents to identify their own parenting goals
• include role play during sessions and homework between sessions so that parents can apply what they have learnt to their own family’s situation
• be given by people who are suitably trained, skilled and supervised, who have access to any further training they may need, and who are able to work successfully with parents to help their children
• follow the programme’s instruction manual and use whatever resources are needed to ensure that the programme is followed consistently.

For all programmes used, there should be good independent evidence that they work well. Those providing programmes should make sure that support is available to help parents take part if they would find it difficult to do so otherwise.

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