Publication year: 2011
Source: Child Abuse & Neglect, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 3 August 2011
Chandra, Ghosh Ippen , William W., Harris , Patricia, Van Horn , Alicia F., Lieberman
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…