%0 Journal Article %T Self-directed Behavioural Family Intervention %A Alina Morawska %A Matthew R Sanders %J International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy %D 2006 %I %X Behavioural family intervention is effective for the prevention and treatment of a wide range of emotional and behavioural problems in children. There is a growing need to address the accessibilityof these services. This paper reviews the literature on self-directed interventions designed to help parents manage difficult child behaviours. Evidence regarding the efficacy of interventions isreviewed, and some of the difficulties associated with self-directed programs are discussed. The Selfdirected Triple P Program is highlighted as an example of an efficacious and effective behaviouralfamily intervention fitting into a larger multi-level model of family intervention. The discussion of the efficacy and effectiveness of self-directed interventions has implications for service delivery ofparenting programs. %K self-directed %K behavioural family intervention %K parenting %K children. %U http://www.behavior-analyst-today.com/IJBCT-VOL-2/IJBCT-2-2.pdf