EMPOWERMENT GUIDE

Empowerment acknowledges, encourages, and strengthens the ability of families and caregivers to identify their needs, problem solve, and utilize resources to gain a sense of confidence and control over their lives. 1

• Increases treatment attendance and completion 
• Improves caregiver-child relationship 
• Enhances confidence in caretaking skills Reduces caregiver stress
• Betters child behavioral outcomes 1

• Highlight family strengths and abilities 
• Praise family efforts 
• Communicate invaluable role of caregiver in treatment 
• Increase family confidence in ability to carry out treatment 2

1. Acknowledge family strengths, capabilities, and resources
2. Recognize that you are the expert on your child 2
3. Have confidence in yourself as a caregiver
4. Speak up and ask for what you need
5. Take an active role in your child’s treatment3