Self-control training in children: A review of interventions for anxiety and depression and the role of parental involvement

This review critically evaluates self-control skills interventions in the treatment of childhood anxiety and depression, outlining conditions under which these interventions are successful and the specific role of parents. Findings indicated that self-control skills interventions are successful with...

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Published in:Psychotherapy research 2012-03, Vol.22 (2), p.220-238
Main Authors: Francis, Sarah E., Mezo, Peter G., Fung, Stephanie L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anxiety
Anxiety - psychology
Anxiety - therapy
Behavior
Behavior Therapy - methods
Child
child psychotherapy
Children & youth
Cognition & reasoning
cognitive behavior therapy
depression
Depression - psychology
Depression - therapy
Humans
Parent-Child Relations
Parents - psychology
Self control
self-control skills
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:This review critically evaluates self-control skills interventions in the treatment of childhood anxiety and depression, outlining conditions under which these interventions are successful and the specific role of parents. Findings indicated that self-control skills interventions are successful with both children and adolescents, in the context of other cognitive behavioral techniques and as the primary treatment component, and with and without parental involvement. However, despite consistent evidence of success in both pre-post and waitlist control designs, self-control skills treatments have not demonstrated superior efficacy when compared to other active treatments. Continued application and evaluation of these interventions amongst children and adolescents are recommended.
ISSN:1050-3307
1468-4381
DOI:10.1080/10503307.2011.637990