Change of perspective – share your experiences from everyday clinical practice: A survey among child and adolescent psychotherapists on parental involvement, trauma, and innovative approaches

How are research and clinical practice in psychotherapy related? Unfortunately, it is often a one-way street: In research, new findings emerge, new therapy methods are developed and tested, and then recommendations are made for clinical practice. The real-life experiences of psychotherapists are rarely included in the dissemination process. However, the perspective from clinical practice is essential for successful translation. This project, therefore, aims at combining research and clinical practice in child and adolescent psychotherapy. We will conduct an online survey to gain a more detailed understanding of the perspective of child and adolescent psychotherapists on three different topics: 1. Involvement of parents in treatment for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents 2. Assessment of potentially traumatic events (PTEs) and addressing information on PTEs of child and adolescent patients 3. Innovative treatment approaches such as Group One Session Treatments (GOSTs) or Virtual Reality (VR) for the therapy of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents