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Dr. Jerrica Pitzen co-authors chapter in pediatric psychology handbook

Dr. Jerrica Pitzen is co-author on a chapter in the APA Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, and Developmental Science, which is being published this month. The chapter titled “Relationship-Focused Interventions and Psychotherapy: Applications for Child and Adolescent Health and Behavior” covers therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents that focus on building the quality of the parent-child relationship and is written with pediatricians and other health professionals in mind. More information about the book can be found here: [https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/apa-handbook-pediatric-psychology?tab=1](https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/apa-handbook-pediatric-psychology?tab=1)