“The Parents Plus course has been evaluated and validated in its own right. The pre and post testing with follow up provides the facilitators with confidence to know that they are delivering a well researched programme, which has proven positive outcomes for parents.”
“The Parents Plus Children’s Programme theoretical framework is strong, has support for being effective with this population and is directly linked to the content and expected outcomes. The targeted outcomes are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. Reduced parental stress, child behaviour problems, and children’s hyperactivity have been shown through randomised control trials conducted by […]
“The Parents Plus Programme is as good as the best international programmes I have seen and outstanding because it has been developed collaboratively with parents and families in Ireland”
‘The strength of the book lies in it accessible style and numerous practical suggestions.’
‘…a guide for parents, a book long overdue and one which will be of enormous help.’
‘Clearly and authoritatively written by two experts in the area, clinician’s who work with depressed children and adolescents should routinely recommend that parents read this excellent book’.
‘Found this book really useful. Good selection of case studies and practical suggestions. Parents and carers, as well as front line practitioners will find this book a starting point to understand self harm’
‘One major strength of JohnSharry’s approach is how he demonstrates how parents can reframe potential conflict situations as opportunities for closer involvement and richer family interactions. A very readable, common-sense user friendly booklet’.
‘A good guide for this tricky stage’
‘An indispensible guide’
