Traumatic and stressful events in early childhood: Can treatment help those at highest risk?

Abstract Objective This study involves a reanalysis of data from a randomized controlled trial to examine whether child–parent psychotherapy (CPP), an empirically based treatment focusing on the parent–child relationship as the vehicle for child improvement, is efficacious for children who experienc...

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Veröffentlicht in:Child abuse & neglect 2011-07, Vol.35 (7), p.504-513
Hauptverfasser: Ghosh Ippen, Chandra, Harris, William W, Van Horn, Patricia, Lieberman, Alicia F
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Objective This study involves a reanalysis of data from a randomized controlled trial to examine whether child–parent psychotherapy (CPP), an empirically based treatment focusing on the parent–child relationship as the vehicle for child improvement, is efficacious for children who experienced multiple traumatic and stressful life events (TSEs). Methods Participants comprised 75 preschool-aged children and their mothers referred to treatment following the child's exposure to domestic violence. Dyads were randomly assigned to CPP or to a comparison group that received monthly case management plus referrals to community services and were assessed at intake, posttest, and 6-month follow-up. Treatment effectiveness was examined by level of child TSE risk exposure (
ISSN:0145-2134
1873-7757
DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2011.03.009