Developing coping styles and social support networks: an intervention outcome study with mothers of handicapped children

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Summary This paper describes an intervention programme, evaluation procedures, and results from a study of skills training for reducing stress with parents of handicapped children. Four mothers of developmentally disabled children participated in an 8‐week training programme designed to teach parents ways to enhance their coping skills, increase their social support networks, and collectively make changes in their environment. Post‐test data indicate that the programme shows promise for teaching coping and social support enhancement skills to parents.