Therapy for kids with attachment and trauma difficulties
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies a special type of parent-and-child therapy called Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) for children who struggle with relationships or attachment after trauma, including neglect or emotional abuse. It may help families improve safety, closeness, and communication through guided sessions.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 5 and 18 years old
- Child has difficulties with relationships and/or attachment
- There has been trauma in the child’s history, such as neglect or emotional abuse
- You and the child can understand and communicate in Norwegian
- Neither you nor the child currently has active substance abuse or psychosis
- You are a caregiver who can participate in DDP as a dyad (you and your child together)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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