ParentUp! Online positive parenting group counselling intervention that enhances gratitude, self-compassion, and resilience

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/psy_hps.43969
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positive parenting, online counseling groups, parental support, psychological resilience, self-compassion, gratitude
Georgia Raftopoulou
Anna Papadimitriou
Department of Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences
Maria Sini
Department of Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences
Konstantinos Christos Daoultzis
Department of Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences
Eirini Karakasidou
Department of Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences
Abstract

Parental solid guidance shapes a child’s development, and online support groups can provide accessible resources for parents in today’s digital world. This study tested a 10-week online Positive Psychology Intervention (PPI) program for parents with children aged 7-13. We hypothesised the program would increase parents' self-compassion, gratitude, and positive emotions. Equal-sized groups (n = 19) were recruited online (experimental and control). The program introduced positive psychology concepts and parenting applications, focusing on emotion regulation, self-compassion, gratitude, and building resilience. Parents completed questionnaires before and after the program, measuring emotions, self-compassion, gratitude, resilience, and demographics. The online format increased flexibility and accessibility. Results showed increased gratitude, self-compassion, resilience, and positive emotions, supporting online PPIs as an effective intervention for parents with children aged 7-13. Children appeared to be also indirectly and positively affected by the change in their parent's behaviour.

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