This is a therapeutic follow-up program for children from 8 to 12 years of age with mental disorders and their primary caregivers, and it aimed at improving children’s behavior and family functioning.
The intervention lasts 12 weeks, with weekly meetings of three to four hours per session. The sessions are conducted in small groups led by tutors and involve discussions related to social problem-solving and social interaction skills previously chosen by the children. At the end of each meeting, tutors speak briefly with parents to discuss the child’s activities, behavior, and progress.