title: Practice Parameter for psychodynamic psychotherapy with children.
abstract: This Practice Parameter describes the principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy with children and is based on clinical consensus and available research evidence. It presents guidelines for the practice of child psychodynamic psychotherapy, including indications and contraindications, the setting, verbal and interactive (play) techniques, work with the parents, and criteria for termination.
authors.forename: Paulina F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Kernberg
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ritvo
authors.forename: Helene
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Keable
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008134:Long-Term Care; D011573:Psychoanalytic Interpretation; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D011614:Psychotherapy, Brief / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D012649:Self Concept