These parenting classes utilize Standard Triple P, also known as Level 4 Triple P, which is a parenting intervention designed to support families dealing with moderate to severe behavioral problems in their children. 

CATA LLC offers:

1. Individual Counseling: Parents engage in one-on-one sessions with a practitioner. These sessions focus on promoting child development, managing misbehavior, and implementing planned activities and routines to encourage independent child play.

2. Duration: The program typically consists of ten one-hour sessions delivered over several weeks (some adjustments may be made to suite your schedule)

3. Materials: During the counseling sessions, parents may use resources such as videos and practice materials to reinforce positive parenting strategies.

4. Age Range: Standard Triple P is available for parents of children from birth to 12 years.

Everday Parenting Champs will have:

• Number of Sessions: Triple P Level 4 Standard consists of 10 sessions.
• Session Format:
  • Individual Counseling: Parents participate in one-on-one sessions with a practitioner.
  • Practice Sessions: These include 3 telephone or home visit practice sessions to assist caregivers in using behavior change strategies.
• Frequency:
  • Typically, there is one session per week.
  • The 3 practice sessions are scheduled based on each family’s needs.
• Session Duration:
  • Sessions 1-4 and 8-10 last one hour each.
  • Practice Sessions (sessions 5-7) are 40 to 60 minutes long .

These parenting classes given in a group setting of up to 12 participants, utilize Standard Triple P, which is a parenting intervention designed to support families dealing with moderate to severe behavioral problems in their children. While working in a group of other parents/guardians, you are provided support to assist you in managing your child’s behavior and preventing the types of issues that can create stress in your family life.

CATA LLC uses the following strategies from Triple P in groups: 

• Positive Parenting Techniques: Group Triple P emphasizes positive reinforcement, effective communication, and setting clear expectations. Parents learn how to praise and reward desired behaviors, which helps strengthen the parent-child bond.

• Behavior Management: The program provides tools for managing challenging behaviors. Parents learn strategies to address issues such as tantrums, aggression, and disobedience. Techniques may include time-outs, consistent consequences, and problem-solving approaches.

• Emotion Regulation: Group Triple P helps parents understand and manage their own emotions. When parents can regulate their feelings, they can respond to their child’s behavior more calmly and effectively.

• Parental Self-Care: Taking care of oneself is crucial for effective parenting. Group Triple P encourages parents to prioritize self-care, reduce stress, and seek social support.

• Parenting Styles: The program explores different parenting styles (e.g., authoritative, permissive, or authoritarian) and helps parents find a balanced approach that suits their family’s needs.

Remember that although you are working in a group CATA tailors the Triple P strategies to individual families, considering cultural differences and unique circumstances.

Standard Teen Triple P is a parenting support intervention designed for parents of teenagers up to 16 years old. It involves the following components:

1. Thorough Family Assessment: Parents participate in an initial interview where comprehensive information about their teenager’s behavior, developmental history, and family circumstances is collected. Further assessments, including questionnaires and monitoring forms, help track specific teen behaviors.

2. Interview with Teenager and Family Observation: The practitioner interviews the teenager to gain insights into family functioning and any presenting problems. Parent-teen interactions are also observed during a problem-solving discussion.

3. Sharing Assessment Findings: Based on assessment results, the practitioner provides feedback to parents. Together, they develop an understanding of the nature, severity, and probable causes of concerns. Treatment goals are negotiated, and parents set behavior change goals for themselves and their teens.

4. Encouraging Appropriate Behavior: Parents learn strategies for developing positive relationships with their teenagers, increasing desirable behavior, and teaching new skills.

5. Using Positive Parenting Strategies: Parents and teens practice techniques such as daily meetings or behavior contracts. The practitioner provides feedback to help parents evaluate their strengths and areas for improvement.

The program consists of 10 weekly sessions.

Champs who Parent Teens will be presented with the Teen Triple P course and this may be particularly beneficial for parents who have previously completed lower-level interventions but have not achieved their desired goals. This course incorporates a blend of videos, worksheets, tips, and activities. Each module typically spans 30 to 60 minutes. The program aims to empower parents by enhancing their confidence in understanding child development. Parents can then apply this knowledge to refine their parenting strategies. 

Let’s break down the key points of The Championing a New Path program:

Target Audience:

• The program is designed for parents at risk of child maltreatment. These parents may face challenges in their parenting journey, and the program aims to support them.

Strategies:

• The program incorporates several strategies:
  • Stress Management Skills: Parents learn techniques to manage stress effectively. This helps them cope with the demands of parenting and reduces the risk of maltreatment.
  • Attributional Retraining: Parents explore their beliefs and assumptions about child behavior. By challenging negative attributions, they can respond more positively and empathetically to their children.
  • Anger Management: Parents acquire skills to manage anger and frustration constructively. This promotes healthier interactions with their children.

CATA LLC's goals for participants in this program:

• Enhance Parent-Child Relationship: By teaching effective parenting techniques, the program aims to strengthen the bond between parents and their children.
• Prevent Poor Mental Health Among Parents: Supporting parents in managing stress and emotions contributes to their overall well-being.
• Reduce Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children: When parents receive guidance, children benefit from a more nurturing environment, leading to better emotional and behavioral outcomes.

The program acknowledges that child maltreatment can be prevented. By equipping parents with the necessary tools and knowledge, it aims to decrease occurrences of maltreatment. It’s essential to foster safe, sustainable, and nurturing relationships between parents and children to promote healthy family dynamics and prevent child maltreatment.