CCPP's contribution to the maturing of the DMM

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Child Development
• Family Therapy

Background:

• The Child and Family Clinical Psychology (CCPP) program has published extensively over the past decade, including articles, a special issue, and two special sections.
• This extensive publication record has facilitated the establishment of the Developmental, Relational, and Mentalization (DRM) model as a viable alternative to attachment disorganization and psychiatric diagnoses.
• The CCPP's efforts have fostered a global community of clinical authors contributing to the empirical validation of assessments and findings related to at-risk children and families.

Discussion:

• The DRM model provides a validated, life-span approach to attachment assessment.
• It has yielded significant clinical findings, particularly concerning school-aged children and their families.
• The model emphasizes family functional formulations, forming the foundation for DRM Integrative Treatment.

Key Insights:

• The DRM model is empirically validated for assessing attachment across the lifespan.
• Significant clinical insights have been generated regarding the needs of at-risk children and families.
• Family functional formulations are central to the DRM Integrative Treatment approach.

Outlook:

• Continued research and clinical application of the DRM model are expected.
• Further development of DRM Integrative Treatment protocols is anticipated.
• The model's global adoption is likely to expand, benefiting a wider range of children and families.