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The Norwegian Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion initiated and financed a non-randomised comparison study conducted between 2007 and 2010. The main findings of the Evaluation of the Parental guidance programme based on the International Child Development Programme were  presented at a seminar organized by the Ministry, which took place in Oslo on the 27th of September - click here for program. After a short explanation about ICDP, the evaluation study and its results will be presented by Professor Lorraine Sherr, from the Royal Free and University College Medical School, England,  who led the research and by the PhD candidate Ane-Marthe, as one of the key members of the evaluation team.

The evaluation study showed that the parental guidance program based on the ICDP method had a positive impact on participant parents and their families. The program discussed child rearing issues in a non-didactic counselling group,  which parents perceived as supportive, and they felt better equipped for parenting after receiving the ICDP-guidance. While the comparison group remained unchanged between the two measurements, the data show that parents from the ICDP-groups provided better parental strategy and greater involvement in relation to the child. Furthermore, parents reported fewer negative emotions and less loneliness after ICDP. Children were perceived as happier, quieter and with fewer difficulties. Relationships within the family were strengthened through a more positive interaction, which made family life in general more harmonious with fewer conflicts. The evaluation confirmed that the ICDP-certified facilitators and trainers demonstrated commitment and benefit from working with the ICDP program.

Click here to read the evaluation study report in English.

The evaluation study report both in Norwegian and English can be found on the Norwegian Ministry webpage - use link: http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/bld.html?id=298

On the 27th of September the Ministry broadcast a radio program about ICDP and its positive effects - this is the link to that radio program: http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/more_og_romsdal/1.7809717

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