What is Triple P • Aims of Triple P • The Triple P Model • Levels of Intervention



THE TRIPLE P MODEL OF PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT

 

Triple P draws on social learning, cognitive behavioral and developmental theory, as well as research into risk and protective factors associated with the development of social and behavioral problems in children.

 

The program's multi-level framework aims to tailor information, advice and professional support to the needs of individual families. It recognizes that parents have differing needs and desires regarding the type, intensity and mode of assistance they may require. Triple P interventions range from the provision of brief information resources such as tip sheets and videos at Level 1, through to brief targeted interventions (for specific behavior problems) offered by primary care practitioners at Levels 2 and 3, to more intensive parent training programs at Level 4 and Level 5 programs targeting broader family issues such as relationship conflict and parental depression and stress.  

 

LEVEL 1 — Universal Triple P 

Level of Intervention  

Target Population

Description

Media-based parent information campaign

All parents interested in information about parenting and promoting their child’s development.

A coordinated information campaign using print and electronic media and other health promotion strategies to promote awareness of parenting issues and normalize participation in parenting programs such as Triple P. May include some contact with professional staff (e.g. via telephone).

LEVEL 2 — Selected Triple P  

Level of Intervention  

Target Population

Description

Information and advice for a specific parenting concern

Parents with specific concerns about their child’s development or behavior.

Provision of specific advice on how to solve common child developmental issues (e.g. toilet training) and minor child behavior problems (e.g. bedtime problems). May involve face-to-face or telephone contact with a practitioner (about 20 minutes over 2 sessions) or (60-90 minute) seminars.

LEVEL 3 — Primary Care Triple P

Level of Intervention  

Target Population

Description

Narrow focus parenting skills training

Parents with specific concerns as above who require consultations or active skills training.

A brief program (about 80 minutes over four sessions) combining advice with rehearsal and self-evaluation as required to teach parents to manage a discrete child problem behavior (e.g. tantrums, fighting with siblings). May involve face-to-face or telephone contact with a practitioner.

LEVEL 4  — Standard Triple P + Group Triple P +  Self-Directed Triple P

Level of Intervention  

Target Population

Description

Broad focus parenting skills training

Parents wanting intensive training in positive parenting skills. Typically parents of children with more severe behavior problems, such as aggressive or oppositional behavior.

A broad focus program (about 10 hours over 8 -10 sessions) for parents requiring intensive training in positive parenting skills and generalization enhancement strategies. Application of parenting skills to a range of target behaviors, settings and children. Program variants include individual, group or self-directed (with or without telephone assistance) options.

LEVEL 5 — Enhanced Triple P

Level of Intervention  

Target Population

Description

Behavioral family intervention

Parents of children with concurrent child behavior problems and family dysfunction, such as parental depression or stress, or conflict between partners.

An intensive individually tailored program (up to 11 sessions) for families with child behavior problems and family dysfunction. Program modules include practice sessions to enhance parenting skills, mood management strategies and stress coping skills, and partner support skills.



What is Triple P • Aims of Triple P • The Triple P Model • Levels of Intervention

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