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1 a) Introduction and information. Set goal for program use b) Decreasing ineffective strategies in trying to change the co-parent’s alcohol consumption. Safety precautions c) Strategies for dedicated parent–child time | Make room for own positive activities Practice 15 min daily of dedicated parent–child time |
2 a) Strategies for SOs to enhance own well-being b) Mapping patterns of co-parent alcohol consumption; triggers, behaviors, and short/long-term effects (functional analysis) c) Talking about alcohol with children. Give positive attention to appreciated child behaviors | Set a personal goal for own well-being Mapping drinking situations Focus on appreciated child behaviors 15 min daily dedicated parent–child time |
3 a) Increase SO self-respect through cognitive exercises and rewards b) Five positive communication skills. Mapping and analyzing interplay with the co-parent c) Mapping situations of parental and child conflicts. Increase positive child behaviors | Continue working on goal for own well-being Practice positive communication and mapping interactions with co-parent 15 min daily dedicated parent–child time |
4 a) Handling negative emotions. Where to find more support for SO or child b) Encourage help-seeking in co-parent. Let co-parent handle negative consequences of drinking c) Handling conflict situations with children. Rules and boundaries; making agreements with children about responsibilities | Planning ahead (maintaining own changed behaviors over time, supporting co-parent positive behavior change over time, preparing for possible setbacks) Continued dedicated parent–child time |