RECREATIONAL MULTIFAMILY THERAPY FOR TROUBLED CHILDREN

Recreation-based family groups were formed as modalities in the treatm ent of school-age children enrolled at a day treatment center and of p reschoolers with potential for enrollment. The groups, which had psych oeducational and self-help components, were successful in involving hi therto unwilling parents in their children's treatment, in helping the m acquire parenting skills, and in reducing family conflict.