Nonviolent Resistance: Helping Caregivers Reduce Problematic Behaviors in Children and Adolescents

Haim Omer, Eli R. Lebowitz*

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Abstract

In this review, the principles of nonviolent resistance (NVR) and studies examining its acceptability and efficacy are reviewed. Originating in the sociopolitical field, NVR has been adapted for numerous settings including parents of youth with externalizing and other problems, foster parents, teachers and school personnel, and caregivers of psychiatric inpatients. NVR has also been applied to reduce accommodation of highly dependent adult children and to improve novice driving habits. The principles of NVR include refraining from violence, reducing escalation, utilizing outside support, and maintaining respect for the other.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)688-700
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Marital and Family Therapy
Volume42
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2016

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