We implement programme evaluation research that will evaluate the programmes in order to:

• Improve the programme content and/or delivery

• Identify which particular elements of the programmes are the ‘point-of-difference’ so agencies are assured our work complements theirs

• Establish that the programmes are effective, supporting our case for Government funding and ensuring our work is sustainable long-term

• Determine that behavioural change results.

“I have read excellent feedback from those who have attended Clearing Anger courses. The combination of sustained social support and relevant information maximizes participants’ ability to learn and make positive change.” (Marin Adams, educational psychologist).

Eight years of trial and development by Lorraine Sievers has enabled the parenting and psychotherapeutic programmes to be resourced with proven techniques based on researched methodologies.

Ongoing research to critique and evaluate the effectiveness of the programmes is to be carried out, in the first instance by the Research Team for Child and Family Policy, University of Auckland, and on an ongoing basis, by Dr. Joyce Pareira-Laird. The aim of the research is to:

• Identify which particular elements of the programmes are the ‘point-of-difference’ so agencies are assured our work complements theirs

• Implement a Quantitative research design, including Pretest – Posttest measures where Pretest is followed by a treatment, in this instance the Resolve Clearing Anger Programme, then a posttest measure at the completion of the programme, and a follow up after 3 months to determine the durability of any changes

• Include a comparison control group

• Seek to validate the research foundation of the programme’s methodology, including its unique element of forgiveness that is based on the work of Dr Frederick Luskin of Stanford University.