Child-Parent Psychotherapy: Overview, Benefits, and Effectiveness

Child-parent psychotherapy, or CPP, is a trauma-informed therapeutic approach used with young children and parents who have experienced violence or trauma. This type of psychotherapy focuses on restoring the child’s normal functioning and development and their attachment to the caregiver. CPP is primarily used with children up to age five. It is an evidence-based approach to treating mental health and attachment issues in children who have witnessed violence and experienced trauma.