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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2021 Nov 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Abnorm Child Psychol. 2020 Nov;48(11):1439–1453. doi: 10.1007/s10802-020-00689-6

Table 1.

STAND-G Topics and SFP 10–14 Skills

Parent Topic Youth Topic Family Topic SFP 10–14 Skills
Session 1 Introduction to ADHD and it’s relation to youth tobacco and other substance use. What is ADHD and it’s relation to youth tobacco and other substance use? Discuss how ADHD symptoms impact academics and adolescent risk behaviors; help families build positive relationships Psychoeducation about tobacco use
Session 2 Basics of behavior management, including applications to tobacco use prevention Problem solving, and teaching youth tobacco use refusal skills Adolescent teaches parent problem solving steps and tobacco prevention skills
  • Discipline strategies

  • Conflict management

Session 3 Identifying target problems and parent expectations about adolescent tobacco use Setting academic goals and other life goals Create list of agreed upon problem areas and discuss parent and adolescent goals for the year, including parental expectations about tobacco use
  • Specifically defining behaviors

  • Establishing clear expectations

Session 4 Monitoring of adolescent’s use of organizational skills and parental monitoring of tobacco related risk behaviors Organizational skills Devise a monitoring plan for planner use and school binder and bookbag organization and also for adolescent’s evening and weekend social activities.
  • Importance of consistent parental monitoring

Session 5 Homework Contract Homework completion and study strategies Teen teaches parent how to use homework to-do list and active studying techniques.
Session 6 Setting a daily routine, including parental strategies for monitoring their children’s tobacco related risk behaviors Setting a daily routine Parent and teen compare daily routine tasks and create a list of tasks to track for one week. Families practice tobacco monitoring and communication strategies.
  • Establishing expectations

  • Clearly communicating expectations

  • Monitoring adherence

Session 7 Developing a Home Privilege Program, including privileges based upon adherence to evening and weekend expectations (e.g. curfew) Communication and Negotiation Training to develop a mutually agreed upon system of rewards and consequences (i.e. a privilege program). Following rules Active Listening and Honest Expression role play exercise, including conversation about tobacco use
  • General family communication

Session 8 Interfacing with Schools Note-taking Training Discuss level of communication that is needed between parent, teen, and teacher, including importance of ongoing family communication about tobacco use
  • General family communication

Examples of components from the Strengthening Families Program 10–14 content integrated in bold