The SPARE intervention
The program Supportive PArenting and REinforcement (SPARE) consisted of four modules (displayed in Table SPARE content and exercises1 a) Introduction and information. Set goal for program useb) Decreasing ineffective strategies in trying to change the co-parent’s alcohol consumption. Safety precautionsc) Strategies for dedicated parent–child timeMake room for own positive activitiesPractice 15 min daily of dedicated parent–child time2 a) Strategies for SOs to enhance own well-beingb) Mapping patterns of co-parent alcohol consumption; triggers, behaviors, and short/long-term effects (functional analysis)c) Talking about alcohol with children. Give positive attention to appreciated child behaviorsSet a personal goal for own well-beingMapping drinking situationsFocus on appreciated child behaviors15 min daily dedicated parent–child time3 a) Increase SO self-respect through cognitive exercises and rewardsb) Five positive communication skills. Mapping and analyzing interplay with the co-parentc) Mapping situations of parental and child conflicts. Increase positive child behaviorsContinue working on goal for own well-beingPractice positive communication and mapping interactions with co-parent15 min daily dedicated parent–child time4 a) Handling negative emotions. Where to find more support for SO or childb) Encourage help-seeking in co-parent. Let co-parent handle negative consequences of drinkingc) Handling conflict situations with children. Rules and boundaries; making agreements with children about responsibilitiesPlanning ahead (maintaining own changed behaviors over time, supporting co-parent positive behavior change over time, preparing for possible setbacks)Continued dedicated parent–child time