Self-directed Behavioural Family Intervention

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.