Practice Parameter for psychodynamic psychotherapy with children

J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2012 May;51(5):541-57. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2012.02.015.

Abstract

This Practice Parameter describes the principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy with children and is based on clinical consensus and available research evidence. It presents guidelines for the practice of child psychodynamic psychotherapy, including indications and contraindications, the setting, verbal and interactive (play) techniques, work with the parents, and criteria for termination.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Internal-External Control
  • Long-Term Care
  • Psychoanalytic Interpretation
  • Psychoanalytic Therapy / methods*
  • Psychoanalytic Therapy / standards*
  • Psychotherapy, Brief / methods
  • Psychotherapy, Brief / standards
  • Self Concept