ABSTRACT
In the sections that follow we describe techniques and approaches which
we have used with families. In some sections we have included interactive
handouts for parents, which we would usually give them to read and
complete the week before we plan to discuss the topic. This enables parents
to think about the issues and how they aff ect their child, as well as to consider
some practical ideas to help them. We have found that parents may agree or
disagree with what is written and this stimulates them to explore the topic
with us. Sometimes parents come to the session having already tried out
some of the suggestions.
