Effectiveness of a Training Program in the Management of Stress for Parents of Disabled Children

摘要: Children suffering from disabilities require special care that may influence their family environment and result in parental stress. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness a stress-management program for parents with disabled children. experimental procedure included pre-test, post-test 6-month follow-up evaluation stress levels, adaptation coping strategies. Seven 90-min long group sessions were held once week satisfaction assessed. principal aspects strategies conceptualization, relaxation training, control breathing, cognitive restructuring sense guilt, training on skills, problem-solving, rewarding activities, improving self-esteem, assertive communication, importance humor optimism, value social support. Significant differences seen between pre- scores majority evaluated variables, except use avoidance strategies, group. In addition, compared group, showed significant improvements various indices after intervention. development management is more effective than no treatment Family intervention programs can improve response factors.