[Psychoanalytically based psychotherapy with children and adolescents]

Area of Science:

• Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Psychotherapy Research

Background:

• The current understanding of depth psychologically founded psychotherapy for children and adolescents.
• Potential impacts of the Act for Psychotherapists (Psychotherapeutengesetz) on analytic psychotherapy practices.

Observation:

• A differentiated description of depth psychologically founded psychotherapy based on a collaborative paper.
• Discussion of the term "analytic oriented psychotherapy" as a potentially more adequate descriptor.

Findings:

• The paper outlines the core components of depth psychologically founded psychotherapy.
• Three case examples illustrate the unique techniques employed with children, adolescents, and their associated persons.

Implications:

• Clarifies the terminology and scope of analytic psychotherapy for young individuals.
• Provides practical insights into therapeutic techniques and their adaptation to legislative changes.