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Children's Psychosocial Rehabilitation (CPSR) is a skills driven program whose primary goal is to teach skills and tools to both parents and the child/adolescents in order to increase functionality in all natural environments. These skills are learned through the use of teaching, coaching, modeling and role playing. Children/Adolescents with behavioral and or emotional needs are able to successfully live and function within their family environments, in the community, enjoy active social lives, attend school, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. CPSR is:
ATTENTION: Parents, adoptive Parents, WIN workers, parole officers, teachers (SIP, Special ED), counselors, psychologist's, therapists, LCSW’s, psychiatrists, pediatric and family doctors if a child/youth you know..
is engaging in undesirable behaviors including:
-Bullying behaviors
-Non-compliant behavior -Anger management problems -Not staying focused -Not following instructions -Depressed or moody -Is hyperactive -Frequent tantrums -Has been detained and has a mental health diagnosis -Hygiene problems -Struggling between transitions from home and school -Getting into fights with peers and or adults -Is academically behind in school because of behavior -Is in need of transitional living skills -Is not adjusting well to adoptive home and would benefit from:
-Skills training
-Additional support in the home -Additional support in the school -Services provided in his or her natural environment -Holistic services that are collaborated between school, social service agencies, other community providers, natural parents, foster parents, and adoptive parents -Additional assistance for follow through with school, social service, home, or provider requests/requirements -Their guardians receiving education on his or her mental diagnosis -Their guardians receiving training and support on how to implement structure and consequences -Behavioral health treatment to prevent recidivism to the juvenile justice system and or psychiatric hospitals |
Evidence Base
[1] Hodges, K., Xue, Y., & Wotring, J. (2004). CAFAS to evaluate outcome for youth with emotional disturbance served by public mental health. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 13(3), 325-339.
[2] Lambert, W., Salzer, M. S., & Bickman, L. (1998). Clinical outcome, consumer satisfaction, and ad hoc ratings of improvement in children’s mental health. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 66, 270–279. [3] Kenaley, B., & Williams, N. J. (2011). A preliminary evaluation: Demographic and clinical profiles and changes in functioning in children receiving psychosocial rehabilitation. Children And Youth Services Review, 33(2), 301-307 [4] Williams, N. J. (2009). Dose-effect of children’s psychosocial rehabilitation on the daily functioning of youth with serious emotional disturbance. Child & Youth Care Forum, 38(6), 273-286 [5] Williams, N. (2009). Preliminary evaluation of Children’s psychosocial rehabilitation for youth with serious emotional disturbance. Research on Social Work Practice, 19(1), 5-18. [6] Williams, N., Oberst, J. L., Campbell, D. V., & Lancaster, L. (2011). The children’s psychosocial rehabilitation treatment adherence measure: Development and initial validation. Community Mental Health Journal, 47(3), 278-285. [7] Williams, N., & Sherr, M. (2009). Children’s psychosocial rehabilitation: Clinical outcomes for youth with serious emotional disturbance living in foster care. Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal, 26(3), 225-234 |
