Description
This CE course on the evidence base for psychodynamic psychotherapy with children and adolescents may be applied to our Certificate of Advanced Study in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy if desired.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy with children and adolescents has a growing evidence base. Many clinicians would say that psychodynamic psychotherapy is an effective approach, but what is the empirical evidence? The number and quality of studies assessing its effectiveness are growing rapidly and they are demonstrating its usefulness in treating a wide range of disorders and presenting problems in young people. Midgley and colleagues have conducted several systematic reviews on the topic, culminating most recently in this journal article (2021).
Authors and Instructor for Evidence Base for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents
The article is authored by Nick Midgley and Antonella Cirasola, of the University College London and the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families; Rose Mortimer and Prisha Batra, also of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families; and Eilis Kennedy, of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom. The current paper represents many years of synthesizing research evidence on the psychodynamic approach with young people, including two previous systematic reviews in 2011 and 2017.
The article was selected by Dr. Marylie Gerson. Dr. Gerson received her PhD in Psychology from Princeton University and is both an experimental social psychologist and clinical psychologist. She is a psychology Professor Emeritus and combines teaching and research with an active clinical practice. The course begins with a brief video synopsis and preliminary discussion of the article by Dr. Gerson.
CE Credits for Evidence Base for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents
Evidence Base for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents earns 2 continuing education credits. The Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Conflicts of Interest or Commercial Support
There is no commercial support or other potential conflicts of interest for this program, presentation, or instructor.
Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility
We are committed to respecting diversity in all of its forms, including age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, language, socioeconomic status, religion, and disability. We also strive to make all of our activities accessible to individuals with special needs or disabilities. Please contact the Director at mgersonphd@psychstudies.net if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding any of our programs.
Sources and Relevance
Our programs and teaching methods are supported by current, empirically-based scientific literature, and are designed to provide continuing education that is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or research, so that psychologists may maintain and expand their ability to serve the public and contribute to the profession.
Target Audience for Evidence Base for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents
This course is an introductory-level course. Our courses are designed for postdoctoral-level psychologists, but we do not restrict access to our courses. All mental health professionals, educators, and researchers have a variety of educational backgrounds and needs—if you have any questions about whether this course could benefit you and/or would be appropriate for your level of training, please do not hesitate to contact us. You may contact the Director directly at mgersonphd@psychstudies.net with any questions or concerns.
Course Schedule
This course will be available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you will be able pace yourself in a manner that is comfortable for you.
Cost and Refund/Cancellation Policy
The cost of the course is noted below. There are no additional fees. The journal article is open access—please contact the Director (mgersonphd@psychstudies.net) if you have any difficulty accessing it. Your satisfaction is important to us. If you are not satisfied with a course, please let us know immediately—we will cancel your order and gladly offer you a full refund.
Course Format Summary for Evidence Base for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents
The course consists of reading the open-access article, Midgley, N., Mortimer, R., Cirasola, A., Batra, P., & Kennedy, E. [2021]. The evidence-base for psychodynamic psychotherapy with children and adolescents: A narrative synthesis. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 1-18. doi: 10.3389/psyg.2021.662671, and passing an online multiple choice test. A brief (11-minute) video synopsis and preliminary discussion of the journal article is also provided by Dr. Gerson. A Certificate of Completion for the course will follow passage of the test. Please contact the Director if you need any assistance in accessing the article (mgersonphd@psychstudies.net). The course earns 2 CE credits. Introductory level. This course may be applied to the Certificate of Advanced Study in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy if desired. $29.
