Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): An Evidence-Based 10-Session Filial Therapy Model

by Garry L. Landreth, Sue C. Bratton

Overview

Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), grounded in the attitudes and principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), is based on the belief that a parent acting as an agent for change in place of a play therapist has potential for significant and lasting therapeutic gains. This newly expanded and revised edition of Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) describes training objectives, essential skills and concepts taught in each session, as well as the format for supervising parents’ play sessions. Transcripts of actual sessions demonstrate process and content in the 10 CPRT training sessions. Research demonstrating the effectiveness of CPRT on child and parent outcomes is presented in support of CPRT’s designation as an evidence-based treatment model.

This second edition is updated to include six new chapters exploring the topics of cultural considerations for working with ethnically and racially diverse families, neuroscience support for CPRT, and adaptions for specific populations including parents of toddlers, parents of preadolescents, adoptive families, and the teacher/student relationship. The authors’ expertise and experience results in a book that is essential reading for both students and professionals. By using this text and the accompanying treatment manual, filial therapists will have a complete package for training parents in the CPRT model.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138689039
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/06/2019
Edition description:	New
Pages:	558
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Garry L. Landreth, EdD, LPC, RPT-S, is regents professor emeritus, department of counseling and higher education, and founder and director emeritus, Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas.

Sue C. Bratton, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, is professor emerita, department of counseling and higher education, and director emerita, Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas.

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xv

Contributing Authors xvii

1 History, Development, and Objectives of Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): A 10-Session Filial Therapy Model 1

2 Neuroscience and CPRT Raissa M. Miller 13

3 Unique Features of CPRT 29

4 Training and Supervision of CPRT Filial Therapists 45

5 Critical Components in Facilitating the Process of CPRT 61

6 CPRT Skills, Concepts, and Attitudes to Be Taught 91

7 The 10-Session CPRT Training Process 123

8 CPRT Training Session 1: Training Objectives and Reflective Responding 139

9 CPRT Training Session 2: Basic Principles for Play Sessions 177

10 CPRT Training Session 3: Parent-Child Play Session Skills and Procedures 207

11 CPRT Training Session 4: Supervision Format and Limit Setting 227

12 CPRT Training Session 5: Play Session Skills Review 251

13 CPRT Training Session 6: Supervision and Choice Giving 269

14 CPRT Training Session 7: Supervision and Self-Esteem-Building Responses 291

15 CPRT Training Session 8: Supervision and Encouragement vs. Praise 311

16 CPRT Training Session 9: Supervision and Generalizing Skills 327

17 CPRT Training Session 10: Evaluation and Summing Up 343

18 Adapting CPRT for Parents of Toddlers Mary Morrison Bennett Kara Carnes-Holt 367

19 Adapting CPRT for Parents of Preadolescents Peggy L. Ceballos Kristin Meany-Walen Kara Carnes-Holt 383

20 Adapting CPRT for Adoptive Families Kara Carnes-Holt Kristie K. Opiola 397

21 Adapting CPRT for Teachers Mary Morrison Bennett Wendy Pretz Helker 413

22 Culturally Responsive CPRT Angela I. Sheely-Moore Peggy L. Cerallos Yung-Wei Dennis Lin Yumiko Ogawa 431

23 Debbie's Journey Through CPRT Training: A 1-Week, 4-Year, and 13-Year Follow-Up 445

24 Solutions to Common Problems and Questions Parents and Children Ask 467

25 Variations of the 10-Session CPRT Model 493

26 Research Evidence for CPRT Sue Bratton Alyssa M. Swan 509

Index 529

Editorial Reviews

"This a true second edition, with six new chapters! The applications for working with toddlers and tweens are specific, detailed, and wonderful. The discussion of how neuroscience aligns with CPRT is insightful. An exploration of CPRT research, along with the evidenced-based designation, adds informative value. Other adds for using CPRT with adoptive families, teachers, and discussion of cultural issues round out the core chapters for the 10-session model! It is a treat to read and experience!"

Linda E. Homeyer, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, professor emerita at Texas State University and director emerita at the Association for Play Therapy

"CPRT has been empirically demonstrated to improve child-parent relationships and child behaviors. This protocol for therapists provides the essentials needed to implement the program successfully. The notebook for parents expands on the principles, allowing parents to apply them to home situations. These resources enable users to experience the full value of CPRT."

Louise Guerney, PhD, RPT-S, professor emeritus at Penn State University and co-developer of Filial Therapy and faculty member of the National Institute of Relationship Enhancement (NIRE)

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