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This paper describes a program to train community caregivers in mental health-related skills. The goal of the program was to enhance the participants' knowledge of family intervention techniques and to produce more favorable attitudes toward family intervention. A quasi-experimental design was used to evaluate the program and is described in detail.
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Taynor, J., Perry, J. & Frederick, P. A brief program to upgrade the skills of community caregivers. Community Ment Health J 12, 13–19 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01435733
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