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The utilization of parents as mental health agents for their children is a service delivery strategy likely to have major impact on enhancement of normal families. Using an educational enhancement model, a parenting relationship training program was designed and implemented. Initial evaluation of specific short-term effects and differences between mothers and fathers is discussed. Implications for further program development and evaluation are noted.
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currently in independent practice at 1185 Dorum Avenue, State College, Pennsylvania, 16801, was connected with the College of Human Development, Pennsylvania State University.
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D'Augelli, J.F., Weener, J.M. Training parents as mental health agents. Community Ment Health J 14, 14–25 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00781307
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