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:

-Strength-Based
-Individualized
-Family-Driven
-Child-Centered
-Culturally Sensitive
-Community Based
-Evidence Based

"CPSR  is supported by empirical research as being effective at improving functional impairment of children."

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