Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

For children ages 0 - 5


CPP is an evidence-based dyadic therapy that focuses on healing traumatic or stressful events within the context of the caregiving relationship.

When to Refer A Family to CPP


Consider referring to CPP when a child ages 0 to 5 has experienced any of the following:

  • Trauma
  • Loss
  • Ruptures in the parent-child relationship
  • Other adjustments

What Happens During CPP


CPP treatment bridges the child’s experience with the child and caregiver to help increase attachment, restore a normal developmental trajectory, and heal any ruptures in the relationship. The caregiver is encouraged to reflect on their own experiences to gain a better understanding of how their past is influencing their parenting today.

Find a CPP Provider


Locate a CPP provider in our CPP Provider directory in your area that you can refer a family to.

Find a CPP Provider

97% of our CPP training participants believe CPP is beneficial for their clients.


  • Therapists reported that children benefit from CPP through increased emotional stability and self-regulation.
  • Therapists noticed more trust between parents and children – allows the child to have more open conversations with their parents about trauma.

CPP Treatment Informational Overview Webinars

A free one-hour webinar to learn about Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). You will also learn more about CPP assessments and treatment – to know how to coordinate and collaborate with a CPP therapist from the referral process to closing a CPP case.

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CPP Resources

Find guides, brochures, and videos on Child-Parent Psychotherapy to support your work in serving young children across Nebraska.

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Become a CPP Provider


Licensed therapists can become trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy.

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