Video Interactive Guidance (VIG)

Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) is a relational intervention that uses video feedback to promote attuned interaction and effective communication between children, parents and professionals. The VIG process involves a trained VIG practitioner reflecting with the client on the strengths of short edited clips of better than usual interactions between the adult and child, which relate to agreed goals. The VIG practitioner delivering the VIG intervention is known as a ‘guider’. They are known as a ‘guider’ because the aim is for the professional to guide the client through the process of self-reflection, rather than providing direct instruction.

A short video that provides more information about what VIG is and the process of VIG can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRVaL_ZlxHs.

Research has shown that VIG is effective in improving relationships in many different contexts. In relation to parents, VIG has been identified as an effective intervention for improving parenting sensitivity, self-esteem and self-efficacy, attitude–behaviour change, parent-infant bonding and family happiness. In relation to school staff, VIG has been found to increase the quality of Teacher Assistant (TA)- child interactions and has been linked to improved TA confidence in supporting children in the classroom and in an individual support context. If you are interested in finding out more about the research base for the use of VIG with children, families and schools, please explore our Research Hub. 

VIG typically takes place over 4 sessions, which includes one initial meeting, the filming of three clips and three shared reviews. Prices vary depending on the number of sessions completed. Individual sessions cost £150 per session or the 4 session package with a short report can be purchased for £600.