Relational child psychotherapy

Authors

  • Gemma Pou
  • Caroline Flaster Taverner

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33898/rdp.v23i90/91.643

Keywords:

Relational Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy, Psychological Structures, Therapeutic Relationship, Child Psychotherapy

Abstract

Alba’s symptoms interfere with her development and make her suffer. Through the therapy relationship with Alba, we can help her modify her relational patterns and her psychological structures. We work with relational psychotherapy to enhance self-regulation and with mutual regulation with our little patients and their parents.

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Published

2012-07-01

How to Cite

Pou, G., & Flaster Taverner, C. (2012). Relational child psychotherapy. Revista de Psicoterapia, 23(90/91), 41–62. https://doi.org/10.33898/rdp.v23i90/91.643

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