New Understandings of Mothering: Mothers in an Abstinence-Based Drug Treatment Program

Fowler, C; Rossiter, C; Sherwood, J; Day, C

New Understandings of Mothering: Mothers in an Abstinence-Based Drug Treatment Program

Fowler, C

Rossiter, C

Sherwood, J Day, C

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2015, 13 (2), pp. 173 - 184
Issue Date:: 2015-04-01

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dc.contributor.author	Fowler, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7838-8434	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Rossiter, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3833-3076	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Sherwood, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Day, C	en_US
dc.date.issued	2015-04-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2015, 13 (2), pp. 173 - 184	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1557-1874	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/118727
dc.description.abstract	© 2014, Springer Science+Business Media New York. This paper addresses the impact of substance dependence on women and their children. It examines a small innovative program that integrates parenting support with other rehabilitation for substance-dependent mothers. It uses a thematic descriptive approach to explore how four participants perceive their parental role.The mothers report substantial changes in their understanding of motherhood and their relationship with their children. The paper addresses four specific themes: rethinking mothering; enhancing maternal capacity and competence; providing mother- and child-centred care; and managing child behaviour. The mothers reflect on the multidisciplinary program’s role in facilitating a more accepting and realistic view of themselves as mothers, and developing appropriate skills and confidence. Their experiences highlight the value of intervention that acknowledges the parenting role and its complex inter-relationship with substance dependence. The program nurtures maternal insight; it supports them to address other aspects of their treatment and to develop sound, sensitive attachment to their children.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1007/s11469-014-9518-x	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Substance Abuse	en_US
dc.title	New Understandings of Mothering: Mothers in an Abstinence-Based Drug Treatment Program	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	2	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	13	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
utslib.for	1701 Psychology	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	2	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	13	en_US

Abstract:

© 2014, Springer Science+Business Media New York. This paper addresses the impact of substance dependence on women and their children. It examines a small innovative program that integrates parenting support with other rehabilitation for substance-dependent mothers. It uses a thematic descriptive approach to explore how four participants perceive their parental role.The mothers report substantial changes in their understanding of motherhood and their relationship with their children. The paper addresses four specific themes: rethinking mothering; enhancing maternal capacity and competence; providing mother- and child-centred care; and managing child behaviour. The mothers reflect on the multidisciplinary program’s role in facilitating a more accepting and realistic view of themselves as mothers, and developing appropriate skills and confidence. Their experiences highlight the value of intervention that acknowledges the parenting role and its complex inter-relationship with substance dependence. The program nurtures maternal insight; it supports them to address other aspects of their treatment and to develop sound, sensitive attachment to their children.

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