Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
For children ages 0 - 5
CPP is an evidence-based dyadic therapy that focuses on healing traumatic or stressful events within the context of the caregiving relationship.
When to Refer A Family to CPP
Consider referring to CPP when a child ages 0 to 5 has experienced any of the following:
What Happens During CPP
CPP treatment bridges the child’s experience with the child and caregiver to help increase attachment, restore a normal developmental trajectory, and heal any ruptures in the relationship. The caregiver is encouraged to reflect on their own experiences to gain a better understanding of how their past is influencing their parenting today.
Find a CPP Provider
Locate a CPP provider in our CPP Provider directory in your area that you can refer a family to.
97% of our CPP training participants believe CPP is beneficial for their clients.
- Clinicians reported that children benefit from CPP through increased emotional stability and self-regulation.
- Clinicians noticed more trust between parents and children – allows the child to have more open conversations with their parents about trauma.
CPP Treatment Informational Overview Webinars
A free one-hour webinar to learn about Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). You will also learn more about CPP assessments and treatment – to know how to coordinate and collaborate with a CPP clinician from the referral process to closing a CPP case.
CPP Resources
Find guides, brochures, and videos on Child-Parent Psychotherapy to support your work in serving young children across Nebraska.
Become a CPP Provider
Licensed clinicians can become trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
Explore Other Available IECMH Services
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