In the course of questioning parents, we obtained the following results. The average age of parents − 30–40 years − 75% of respondents. Only 37.5% are married, i.e. families, at most, are incomplete, where all the hardships and problems of the family burden mother. Only 25% of respondents noted their financial situation as sufficient.
50% of respondents rated their living conditions as satisfactorily adapted to the needs of the child. 75% of respondents esteemed medical services satisfactorily and 62.5% − social services.
According to the results of the survey, 41.7% of the parents surveyed have a high level of rehabilitation activity, a moderate level −46.7%, and a low level have 11.6% of respondents.
According to the study, a high level of resilience was observed in 35% of respondents; the average level is in 45% of half of the respondents, the low level is in almost 20% of the parents surveyed.
20% of parents surveyed rated the climate in their family as stable positive. 40% of respondents rated the psychological climate in the family as unstable, variable, which is characterized by the alternation of a favorable picture in relations and periods of quarrels and conflicts, tension in relations, lack of understanding in worldly matters. 23.3% of parents identified the psychological climate in their family as uncertain, complex, ambiguous, which is characterized by protracted downturns but generally positive trends prevail.
A stable negative psychological climate is observed in families where phenomena such as constant quarrels, chronic stress, anxiety, emotional discomfort, and exclusion predominate. 16.7% of parents noted the presence of such climate.
The results of a psychological examination showed that only 33.3% of families have harmonious parent-child relationships. 26.7% of families are characterized by authoritarianism and high demands; 20% − disengagement, negative feelings towards the child; 23.3% − the presence of psychological distance; 40% of families observe the attitude to the child as a small loser, ignoring the interests, hobbies, thoughts and feelings of the child.
We consider the following criteria for the effectiveness of the implementation of full support program for parents of children with health limitations:
Improvement of the measured indicators of the adaptation and rehabilitation potential of the family: the level of rehabilitation activity, the psychological climate, the level of vitality, the type of parent-child relationships.
Parents' requests satisfaction;
Assistance in resolving problems of relationships in the family, parent-child relationships’ difficulties;
Increasing the level of psychological and pedagogical competence of parents raising children with disabilities;
Improving the psycho-emotional state of parents, a positive passion, self-confidence.
Harmonization of parent-child relationships.
A secondary examination of the parents showed an improvement in the measured indicators of the adaptation and rehabilitation potential of the family. So, according to the results of the survey, at the control stage of the experiment, the number of parents with a high level of rehabilitation activity increased to 50%, with a moderate level it decreased slightly (up to 45%) due to the fact that the number of parents with a low level of rehabilitation activity decreased to 5%.
41.7% of respondents now demonstrated high level of resilience; 48.3% of respondents have moderate level, 10% of parents surveyed have low level.
At the control stage of the experiment, respondents assessed the climate in their families slightly in a different way. So, 30% of the parents surveyed rated the climate in their family as stable positive; 45% - as an unstable, variable, which is characterized by the alternation of a favorable picture in relations and periods of quarrels and conflicts, tension in relations. 15% of the parents surveyed identified the psychological climate in their family as uncertain, complex, ambiguous, which is characterized by long negative phenomena, but generally positive trends prevail. 10% of parents noted stable negative psychological climate.
Analysis of quantitative data obtained using the Parental Relationship Questionnaire showed that in 30% of the examined families we can observe positive changes on the scales: acceptance-rejection, symbiosis, control, attitude to child failures.
During the entire research period, we faced the following problems:
Before testing: it turned out to be quite difficult to attract parents to participate in the experiment;
During testing: not all participants willingly performed the proposed tests, expressing doubts about their appropriateness;
After testing: despite the fact that, in general, we received positive results from the implementation of the program, not all parents' requests were satisfied.
During the entire research period, we faced the following problems
Before testing: it turned out to be quite difficult to attract parents to participate in the experiment;
During testing: not all participants willingly performed the proposed tests, expressing doubts about their appropriateness;
After testing: despite the fact that, in general, we received positive results from the implementation of the program, not all parents' requests were satisfied.
Throughout the entire time of classes, we observed the following picture: distrust and wariness disappeared, the atmosphere in the group changed, and from meeting to meeting, parents became more natural, open, began to express their feelings more freely, we began to notice smiles on their faces. This indicated that the situation in the communication group became more relaxed, psychologically comfortable, which allowed us to solve the tasks successfully.
A questionnaire aimed to study the effectiveness of the work carried out showed that:
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All the parents, according to them, gained positive experience by visiting the group of parental communication;
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81.7% noted that they received assistance in resolving difficulties of parent-child relations, indicating that their relationship with children has changed for the better, as they have begun to understand their child successfully and have a different attitude towards him;
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46.7% of program participants said they observe successfully positive changes in family relationships;
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66.7% of respondents noted an improvement in their psycho-emotional state, the emergence of a positive attitude;
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41.7% of participants noted that they gained confidence in their abilities, gained skills and ability to cope with a stressful situation;
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50% of the parents surveyed began to positively perceive the future of their family and their child.
Since all respondents indicated that they were satisfied with their participation in the group, we asked parents to write a review about the impressions received during the group's work and describe the emotions that they experienced throughout all the classes.
Lilia and Vadim:
We want to express the opinion of many parents that we have spent this time together with benefit. The classes were interesting, useful and affordable. We got a tremendous psychological relief! We shared our problems and experiences with each other. For a while, we seemed to be children: we played, painted, laughed. We were very happy, we were understood and helped! A lot of positive moments! And we are grateful to all the specialists who were with us!
Irina and Oleg:
We want to express our gratitude to the specialists of the Development Center for their support and understanding! There was a feeling that we visited a fairy tale, where there is no anger, violence, and misunderstanding. There were friends next to us who could come to the rescue at any time. We understood not only our inward, but also the world of other people. And it is very valuable! We have found the right path for children and ourselves. Thank you so much!
Elena and Andrei:
Participating in these classes, we learned to build relationships with children, constructively resolve conflicts, and be creative in solving problems. We changed our attitude towards our children. Learned to listen and hear our children. We even learned a lot about ourselves. If we do not understand ourselves, then how can we understand our children? Center specialists have always come to our aid. Thank you for the great and necessary work!