Methods of the video-feedback programs to promote positive parenting alone, with sensitive discipline, and with representational attachment discussions

This chapter presents the protocol of the VIPP programs, including a description of the intervention methods: the video feedback, the intervention themes, the written information, and the attachment discussions. Video-feedback Intervention to promote Positive Parenting (VIPP) aims at enhancing parental sensitive behavior through providing personal video feedback, possibly combined with written information on sensitive responding in daily situations. VIPP consists of four themes that are elaborated successively during four home visits: exploration versus attachment behavior — showing the difference between the child's contact-seeking behavior and play and explaining the differential responses needed from the parent; “speaking for the child” — promoting the accurate perception of children's signals by verbalizing their facial expressions and nonverbal cues shown on the videotape; “sensitivity chain” — explaining the relevance of prompt and adequate responding to the baby's signals and sharing emotions — showing and encouraging parents' affective attunement to the positive and negative emotions of their child.