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[Child Oriented FamilyTherapy as a Key Component in Young Children's Psychiatric Treatment]

Kathrin Kampe1

  • 1Bergmannsheil und Kinderklinik Buer GmbH Tagesklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und -psychotherapie Adenauerallee 30 45894 Gelsenkirchen Deutschland.

Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|January 11, 2023
PubMed

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Child Oriented Family Therapy (COF) is a novel approach for infants and families. This therapeutic method is adapted for outpatient pediatric psychiatry in Germany, integrating diagnostics and treatment planning.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychiatry
  • Family Therapy
  • Child Psychology

Context:

  • Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in young children (14-22%) in Germany.
  • Increasing adoption of Child Oriented Family Therapy (COF) in Germany since the early 21st century.
  • Need for adapted therapeutic methods in outpatient settings for pediatric mental health.

Purpose:

  • To introduce and describe the adaptation of Child Oriented Family Therapy (COF) for an outpatient pediatric psychiatry setting.
  • To outline necessary adjustments to the original COF method for effective implementation.
  • To highlight the integration of COF as a diagnostic and therapeutic module within a broader treatment plan.

Summary:

  • Child Oriented Family Therapy (COF) is a Scandinavian-originated therapeutic method for infants and families.
  • The outpatient department for pediatric psychiatry in Gelsenkirchen is the first to utilize COF as a treatment module.
  • Adaptations include conceptualizing disease, using COF diagnostically, and embedding it within a treatment plan for young patients.

Impact:

  • Facilitates the treatment of young patients with psychiatric disorders in an outpatient setting.
  • Provides a framework for adapting innovative therapeutic methods to specific clinical environments.
  • Enhances the comprehensive care of infants and families facing mental health challenges.

Keywords:
Child Oriented FamilyTherapyKinderorientierte FamilientherapiePsychotherapie von Kindern im SpielalterTagesklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrieoutpatients’ clinic for pediatric psychiatrypsychotherapy with young children

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