Randomized Control Trial of the Breakthrough Parenting Curriculum: Transforming Trauma Across Generations
University of Vermont
Summary
The PRESERVE \& CONNECT project is a multi-site randomized control trial of the Breakthrough Parenting Curriculum: Navigating Trauma Across Generations (BPC) in rural and racially and ethnically diverse communities in Vermont and Connecticut.
Description
The proposed study will determine the efficacy of the BPC at improving the lives of families with a significant history of trauma and establish the evidence base to allow the BPC to be listed on the Title IV-E Clearing House. The specific research questions that will be answered as are as follows: Question 1: Does the BPC improve Child Safety? Hypothesis 1a: Parents who complete the BPC will have fewer substantiated of child maltreatment as per administrative records. Hypothesis 1b: Parents who complete the BPC will report less psychologically aggressive and abusive parenting behaviors (Pare…
Eligibility
- Age range
- Not specified
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: \- Parents involved in, or at risk of involvement in, the child welfare system. Exclusion Criteria: * active psychosis without medication stabilization * ongoing major depressive episodes * active suicidal ideation * active homicidal ideation
Interventions
- BehavioralBreakthrough Parenting Curriculum: Transforming trauma across generations
The BPC (Breakthrough Parent Curriculum): Navigating Trauma Across Generations is a 10 module course adapted from the NCTSN training called Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents (RPC). The BPC is specifically designed for parents who have been involved with (or are at risk for being involved with)the child welfare system. The course provides information about the impact of trauma on the development, attachment, emotions and behaviors of children while holding space for parents to learn together about concrete strategies for managing daily and ongoing challenges and enhancing their relationships with their children. All while acknowledging the challenges of parenting a child who has experienced trauma, while having experienced your own trauma.
Locations (2)
- University of ConnecticutHartford, Connecticut
- University of VermontBurlington, Vermont