CHILD PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY
CPP is an intervention model for children aged 0-6 who have experienced at least one traumatic event and/or are experiencing mental health, attachment, and/or behavioral problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder. The treatment is based on attachment theory but also integrates psychodynamic, developmental, trauma, social learning, and cognitive behavioral theories. Therapeutic sessions include the child and parent or primary caregiver. The primary goal of CPP is to support and strengthen the relationship between a child and his or her caregiver as a vehicle for restoring the child's cognitive, behavioral, and social functioning. Treatment also focuses on contextual factors that may affect the caregiver-child relationship.
What to expect:
During the first few sessions I will meet with the parent individually to get a detailed history about the child and parent, observe the parent and child playing together, and complete some questionnaires. We’ll create a narrative for the child about what’s happening in their life and talk about it together. From there a mixture of family and individual parent sessions (to process what is happening with baby) will be held.
We’ll work together to help you connect using play, education, and exploring how your own experiences and relationships affect your bond with your child.
Don’t wait until your child is older. Prevention and early intervention are key.
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