An Overview of Parenting Styles and Theories

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-OPST

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Explain the importance of the nature of relationships between parents/caregivers and children as well as how different family configurations and cultural diversity impact parenting.
State key assumptions of the three theoretical perspectives on parenting and child development and how parenting styles impact children into adulthood.
Identify ways to support and work effectively with parents and caregivers to improve parenting behaviors.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Parent-Child Relationship

Meet Kendra

Partnering with Parents

Parental and Caregiver Traits that Impact the Children

A Model for Future Relationships

Review

Summary

Section 3: Family Diversity

Family Configurations

Working with Adoptive Parents

Working with Foster Parents

Culture and Parenting

Review

Summary

Section 4: Theoretical Perspectives

Early Behavioral Theories

A Note About Reinforcement

Social Learning Theory: The Role of Social Context

Attachment Theory: The Role of Caregiver Responsiveness

Resilience

Review

Summary

Section 5: Parenting Behavior Styles

An Overview of Parenting Styles

Baumrind’s Typology

Dimensions of Parenting

Authoritative Versus Authoritarian

Parenting Style Impacts Child Development

Applying Knowledge of Parenting Styles

Review

Summary

Section 6: Genes and Temperament

The Impact of Temperament

Recent Findings on Temperament

Genetic Influences on Parenting

Review

Summary

Section 7: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT

Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.