Family Engagement in Mental Health Interventions for Young Children (Springer Series on Child and Family Studies)

Preface
	References
Contents
Chapter 1: Family Engagement in Mental Health Interventions for Infants and Toddlers
	Mental Health Interventions
	Family Engagement
	Mental Health Problems in Infancy and Toddlerhood
		Mental Health Interventions for Infants and Young Children
			Evidence-Based Mental Health Interventions for Infants and Young Children
			IECMH Interventions in Nontraditional Mental Health Settings
	Strategies to Improve Family Engagement in Interventions for Infants and Toddlers
		Focus on Relationships
		In-The-Moment Feedback
		Video Feedback
		Strengths-Based Approaches
		Reflective Work
		Interdisciplinary Approach
	Critical Issues Related to Social Justice
	Directions for Future Research, Policy, and Practice
		Research
		Policy
		Practice
	References
Chapter 2: Family Engagement in Mental Health Treatment for Young Children
	Introduction
	Early Childhood Mental Health
		Inequities in Early Childhood Mental Health
	An Ecological Approach
	A Trauma-Informed Approach
	Engaging Families in Identifying and Treating Early Childhood Mental Health Challenges
		Engaging Families in Treatment
		Engaging Families in Early Identification
		Evidence-Based Early Childhood Mental Health Treatments
			Child-Parent Psychotherapy
			Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
			Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
			Triple P
		Promising Early Childhood Mental Health Treatment Models
			Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Model
			Circle of Security
			Effective Black Parenting Program
		Other Services and Supports to Promote Early Childhood Mental Health
			Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
			Home Visiting
			Integration of Early Childhood Mental Health into Primary Care
		Barriers to Family Engagement in Mental Health Treatment for Young Children
		Systems of Care for Supporting the Mental Health of Young Children and Their Families
		Caring for the Caregivers
		Limitations of Current Knowledge
	Future Directions
	References
Chapter 3: Family Engagement in Mental Health Interventions in the Early Elementary School Years
	Background
	Approaches to Intervention
		Practitioner-Mediated Interventions
		Technology-Mediated Interventions
		Integrated Care Approaches
	Engagement Strategies
		Rapport
		Empathy
		Family-Centered Care
		Flexibility
		Collaborative Goal Planning
		Education and Problem-Solving
		Self-Efficacy
		Resilience
	Critical Issues, Considerations, and Limitations of Current Knowledge
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 4: Family Engagement in Mental Health Interventions for Children with Developmental Disabilities
	I/DD and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions
	Evidence-Informed Practices
		Parent Implemented Interventions
		Stepping Stones Triple P (SSTP)
		Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
	Models of Family-Professional Partnership
	Family-Professional Partnership Models
		Parent Counseling Model
		Parent Involvement Model
		Family-Centered Services Model
		Collective Empowerment Model
		The Sunshine Model of Trusting Family-Professional Partnerships (Sunshine Model)
	Approaches to Interprofessional Collaboration
		Multidisciplinary Approach
		Interdisciplinary Approach
		Transdisciplinary Approach
	Building Effective Family-Professional Partnerships
	Critical Issues Related to Intersectionality, Justice, and Disparities in I/DD Mental Health
		Disparities by Racial, Ethnic, and Linguistic Identity
		Disparities by Socioeconomic Status (SES)
		Disparities by Family Structure
		Disparities by I/DD Parenting
	Directions for Future Research and Practice
		I/DD and Family-Centered Practices in Mental Health Supports
		I/DD and Lifespan Approaches to Mental Health Supports
		I/DD and Cultural Reciprocity in Mental Health Supports
		I/DD, Identity Development, and Mental Health
		Toward Collective Care, Equity, and Inclusion
	Possible Answers to Case Study Questions
	References
Chapter 5: Family Engagement in Mental Health Interventions for Children with Chronic Illnesses
	Consideration of the Family System and Needs of the Young Child
	Engaging Families Through Information Sharing
	Recommendations for Promoting Engagement and Child Functioning
	Interventions in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) and Critical-Care Units
	Approaches to Improve Engagement
	Roles of Healthcare Providers
		Healthcare Team
		Pediatricians
	Communication, Decision-Making, and Family-Centered Care
		Communication
		Family as Decision-Makers
		Family-Centered Care
	Impact of Trauma
	Need for More Evidence-Based Approaches
	Critical Issues Related to Social Justice and Health Disparities
	Approaches for Engaging Parents and Family Members
	Case Study
	Limitations of Current Knowledge
	Future Directions
	References
Chapter 6: Trauma-Informed Family Engagement in Mental Health Interventions for Young Children and Their Families
	Early Childhood Trauma
		Impact of Trauma on Infants and Young Children
		Impact of Early Childhood Trauma on Parents and Families
		Impact of Early Childhood Trauma on Mental Health Providers
	Treatment for Traumatized Infants, Young Children, and Their Families
	Family Engagement in Early Childhood Trauma Treatment
		Benefits of Family Engagement in Treatment for Infant and Early Childhood Trauma
		Barriers to Family Engagement in Infant and Early Childhood Trauma Treatment
		Strategies for Engaging Families in Infant and Early Childhood Trauma Treatment
		Culturally Responsive Strategies for Treating Infant and Early Childhood Trauma
	Trauma-Informed Family Engagement (TFE)
		Indicators of Trauma-Informed Family Engagement (TFE)
	Limitations of Current Knowledge
	Directions for the Future
	References
Chapter 7: Developing Fatherhood: A Cultural Perspective on Engaging Men in the Lives of Children
	Roles and Identity in Fatherhood
	Fatherhood in Today’s World
	Fathers’ Relationships with Children
	The Familial and Cultural Context of Fatherhood
	Engaging Fathers: Responsivity and Responsibility
	Evidence-Based Practices
	A Framework for Father Engagement
	The Child’s Behaviors and Representations in the Engagement Process
	The Practitioner’s Behaviors and Representations in the Engagement Process
	A Final Note on Policy
	References
Chapter 8: Family Engagement in Systems of Care
	Family Engagement and Family Partnership in Children’s Behavioral Health Systems of Care
		Predictors of Family Engagement
		Interventions to Increase Family Engagement
	The System of Care
		System of Care Philosophy and Policies’ Promotion of Family Engagement
	Family Engagement in Systems of Care: Social Justice and Health Equity
	Limitations in Current Family Engagement Knowledge and Practice in Systems of Care
		Family Engagement in Systems of Care in Practice
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 9: Equity in Engaging Families in Mental Health Interventions for Young Children
	Disparities in the Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders
	Disparities in Mental Health Services Access and Utilization
	Challenges to Engaging Families in Mental Health Services
	Sociocultural Perspective on Engaging Families in Mental Health Services
	Embracing Cultural Competency in Integrated Services to Engage Families
	Placing the Family at the Center for Engagement
	Addressing Family Obstacles to Treatment
	Bringing Care for Families Closer to the Community
	Concluding Remarks
	References
Chapter 10: Future Directions
	Establishing Trust and Collaboration Are Critical to Family Engagement
	Connection and Communication to Foster Family Engagement in Mental Health Services
	Family Engagement Leads to Successful Outcomes
	Future Directions
		Training the Workforce
		Addressing Health Disparities, Access to Services, and Related Policy
	Future Research
	Conclusions
	References
Index