Table 4.

Sample Video Vignettes from the Building Bridges to Fatherhood Program

Unit 1: Fatherhood

Three fathers describe growing up without their fathers, the impact it had on them and not wanting to repeat the same mistakes.  * This vignette helps fathers learn about the ways children benefit from their fathers positive involvement.

Unit 2: Communication

Vignette of father describing the importance of “keeping his cool” (e.g., maintaining his composure) while interacting with his child’s mother so that he does not jeopardize his visitation with his child.  * This vignette is intended to help fathers deal with stressful interpersonal situations while staying focused on their goals as fathers.

Unit 3: Parenting

Vignette of father taking his son out of the game and sitting him on the bench for fighting with a friend (i.e. time outs).  * This vignette demonstrates one of several discipline strategies in the program that has been reframed in a way that is acceptable to AA fathers.

Unit 4: Fathering from the Inside

Scene of father describing how he felt when his young child cried when he tried to hold her after he had spent time in jail and she hadn’t seen him in a while.  * This scene is intended to reinforce to fathers that reconnecting with their children is a process that takes time and commitment.