Disputation i psykologi

Anna Norlén försvarar sin doktorsavhandling i psykologi "Trauma Treatment for Young Children: Outcome and Experiences of Child-Parent Psychotherapy in Sweden"

Doktorsavhandling Anna Norlén 2025:17

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Many children exposed to adversities and trauma are under six years old, yet most trauma-focused treatments target older children. Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is one of few interventions designed for traumatized children under six, focusing on the child–caregiver relationship as the foundation for recovery. This doctoral thesis aimed to evaluate the outcomes and experiences of CPP when applied in a Swedish clinical context. Caregiver experiences when taking part in the treatment and how CPP meets the demands for dissemination were examined, as well as the impact of CPP on general psychological symptoms and post-traumatic stress in children, caregivers, and caregivers’ perceptions of their relationship with their child. Finally, the long-term effects of CPP were examined. Overall, the findings were positive. The caregivers were satisfied with CPP, and the intervention was practical to implement. Reductions in general psychological symptoms and post-traumatic stress were observed in children and caregivers. Caregivers also reported improvements in the relationship with their child. The results were stable at follow-up. The findings highlight CPP’s sustainability in a clinical setting in a new culture, indicating its promise for further dissemination and evaluation in Sweden.

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Medverkande

• Doris Nilsson, opponent, biträdande professor, Linköpings universitet
• Carl Göran Svedin, betygsnämnd, affilierad professor, Marie Cederschiölds högskola
• Elia Psouni, betygsnämnd, professor, Lunds universitet
• Carolina Jernbro, betygsnämnd, docent, Karlstads universitet

Upplysningar

• Nathalie Pancetti
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  E-post: nathalie.pancetti@kau.se