Mindfulness Parenting Program for Mothers of Children with Emotional and Behavioural Psychiatric Disorders

INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Vipassana based Mindful Parenting Program delivered through face to face for Mothers: The program consists of eight sessions of 60 to 90 minutes, delivered via face to face individual sessions for mothers of children with emotional and behavioural psychiatric disorders, developed based on existing literature and expert validation. It begins with mindful breathing and understanding automatic parenting patterns. Subsequent sessions develop awareness through Beginner s Mind, observing thoughts, and body scanning to build equanimity. Mothers learn to shift from reacting to responding, while cultivating loving kindness and compassion with clear boundaries. Mindfulness is applied in daily parenting to improve bonding. The program also promotes joy, gratitude, and mindful routines. It concludes with the consolidation of learning, relapse prevention, and the development of a sustainable, long‐term mindful parenting plan. Control Intervention1: Vipassana based Mindful Parenting Program delivered through Hybrid mode for Mothers: The mothers in this group will receive intervention through hybrid mode. The content is similar to face to face group. It is delivered via face to face individual sessions, telephonic/video call, and mobile app developed based on existing literature and expert validation. Similar to face to face group, it begins with mindful breathing and understanding automatic parenting patterns. Subsequent sessions develop awareness through Beginner s Mind, observing thoughts, and body scanning to build equanimity. Mothers learn to shift from reacting to responding, while cultivating loving kindness and compassion with clear boundaries. Mindfulness is applied in daily parenting to improve bonding. The program also promotes joy, gratitude, and mindful ro CONDITION: PRIMARY OUTCOME: Reduction in mothers stress as measured by the Parental Stress Scale. ; Improvement in mindfulness as measured by the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire Short Form. ; Reduction in emotion dysregulation as measured by the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. ; Reduction in poor parenting patterns as measured by the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire.Timepoint: The participants in all three arms will be assessed for primary outcomes at baseline, 3 months post intervention and 6 months post intervention. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Reduction in emotional and behavioural symptoms in children, as reported by mothers, measured using the parent version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. ; Improved parent child relationship as assessed by the Child Parent Relationship Scale. ; Improved family functioning as measured by the Family Assessment Device s General Functioning subscale.Timepoint: The participants in all three arms will be assessed for secondary outcomes at baseline, 3 months post intervention and 6 months post intervention. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Mothers of children aged 4‐17 years diagnosed with predominantly emotional/internalising OR predominantly behavioural/externalising child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Mothers aged 23 years or older. Mothers with at least a high school education. Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Access to a smartphone with a reliable internet connection.