The Teaching-Family Model was developed as a behavioral intervention. It uses effective teaching interactions and a high degree of positive feedback to address behavioral problems in children and families.
The model has been proven by research and is used effectively with children having behavioral or emotional problems, particularly those youth who:
- Are at-risk.
- Are in the foster care system.
- Are involved in the juvenile justice system.
- Have developmental disabilities.
- Are severely emotionally disturbed.
The Teaching-Family Model was developed specifically for children, youth, young adults and families receiving child welfare services. With more than 40 years of research as to its effectiveness in improving behavioral outcomes, it is considered a complete model of care.
The model uses a family-like setting, which includes Teaching-Parents who provide intervention and support in the mode and manner of a parent. Groups are small, generally limited to six children for every two Teaching-Parents, creating a true family-like environment.
Methodist Family Health believes so strongly in the methodology, it is the only behavioral health provider for children and families in Arkansas to utilize the Teaching-Family Model throughout its continuum of care.
The model is effective in a range of mental and behavioral health conditions affecting children and youth, including:
- Depression.
- Anxiety.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Attention-deficit disorder (ADD).
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
For more information about the Teaching-Family Model, visit Teaching-Family.org.
