A randomized controlled trial (RCT) compared two groups of mother-infant dyads in a Stockholm sample. One had received mother-infant psychoanalytic treatment (MIP group) and the other Child Health Center care (CHCC group). Effects were found on mother-reported depression and expert-rated mother-infant relationship qualities and maternal sensitivity. When the children were 4½ years old, they were followed up with assessments of attachment representations, socioemotional development, and global functioning. They also were divided into two types according to individual characteristics and psychological well-being: the "OK" and the "Troubled" children. Of 80 dyads in the mother-infant RCT, data were gathered from 66 cases approximately 3½ years after treatment. The children in the MIP group had better results on global functioning. There were more OK children in the MIP group and more Troubled children in the CHCC group. No other between-group differences were found. A relatively brief mother-infant psychotherapy seemed to help the children function better and be less troubled 3½ years after therapy.

An earlier randomized controlled trial (RCT) compared 80 mother-infant dyads in a Stockholm sample. One had received mother-infant psychoanalytic treatment [mother-infant psychoanalytic therapies (MIP) group], and the other received Child Health Center care (CHCC group). Effects were found on mother-reported depression and expert-rated mother-infant relationship qualities and maternal sensitivity. When the children were 412 years, the dyads were followed up with assessments of the children's attachment representations, social and emotional development, and global functioning, and the mothers' psychological well-being and representations of the child as well as the mother-child interactions. We gathered data from 66 cases approximately 312 years' posttreatment. All scores involving the mothers had now approached community levels. We found effects on maternal depression in favor of MIP, but no other between-group differences. The MIP treatments seemed to have helped the mothers to recover more quickly on personal well-being, to become more sensitive to their babies' suffering, and to better support and appreciate their children throughout infancy and toddlerhood. If so, this would explain why the MIP children had a better global functioning and were more often "OK" and less often "Troubled" at 412 years.

As part of a larger research project in Sweden, a qualitative study investigated mother-infant psychoanalysis (MIP). Earlier, a randomized controlled trial compared two mother-infant groups. One received MIP, and the other received standard child health center care. Previous articles have reported long-term effects: MIP-group mothers were less depressed throughout a 3-year posttreatment period, and their children demonstrated better global functioning and psychological well-being (Winberg Salomonsson, Sorjonen, & Salomonsson, ). The present study's objectives were to describe the mothers' experiences of MIP and deepen the understanding of the MIP process. Six months after treatment started, all mothers were interviewed. Transcribed interviews of 10 (of 33) MIP-group participants were randomly selected and analyzed in detail. Thematic analysis was used on the interview data. Two main themes emerged: (a) transition to motherhood and (b) relationships with the infant and family. MIP facilitated mother-infant relationship development and familial relationship development and clarified mothers' views of how their personal histories were connected with their motherhood experiences. Mothers reported that the analysts had succeeded in balancing the mothers' own needs and those of the infant. Their accounts of therapy matched the published descriptions of MIP.

As part of a larger research project in Sweden, a qualitative study investigated psychotherapists' experiences of mother-infant psychoanalysis (MIP). A randomized controlled trial compared two groups of mother-infant dyads with psychological problems. One had received Child Health Center care, and the other received MIP. Previous articles on long-term effects have found that mothers who had received MIP were less depressed throughout a posttreatment period of 3½ years, and their children showed better global functioning and psychological well-being. The present study's objectives were to describe the therapist's experiences of MIP and deepen the understanding of the MIP process. Six months after treatment began, all therapists were interviewed. Transcribed interviews with therapists from 10 (of 33 total) MIP treatments were randomly selected and analyzed in detail by thematic analysis. Therapists worked successfully with mother and infant together and found different ways of cooperation during MIP sessions. Therapists reported overall positive experiences; however, in cases where mothers needed more personal attention, it would be important to adapt the method to them.Keywords: mother-infant psychotherapy, postnatal distress, therapist interviews, thematic analysis RESUMEN: Trasfondo: Como parte de un proyecto de investigación mayor en Suecia, un estudio cualitativo investigó las experiencias que los sicoterapeutas tienen de sicoanálisis madre-infante (MIP). Un ensayo controlado al azar (RCT) comparó dos grupos de díadas madre-infante con problemas sicológicos. Uno había recibido el cuidado del Centro de Salud Infantil (CHCC) y el otro, el MIP. Artículos previos sobre efectos a largo plazo encontraron que el grupo de madres que habían recibido el MIP estaban menos deprimidas a lo largo de un período de 3 años y medio de tratamiento posterior y que sus niños mostraron mejor funcionamiento global y bienestar sicológico. Los objetivos del presente estudio fueron describir las experiencias del terapeuta con el MIP y profundizar la comprensión del proceso MIP. Método: Seis meses después que comenzó el tratamiento, todos los terapeutas fueron entrevistados. De un total de 33, se seleccionaron al azar las transcritas entrevistas con terapeutas de 10 tratamientos MIP, las cuales se analizaron en detalle según análisis temáticos. Resultados: Los terapeutas trabajaron exitosamente junto con la madre y el infante y encontraron diferentes maneras de cooperación durante las sesiones MIP. Conclusiones: Los terapeutas reportaron generalizadas experiencias positivas. Sin embargo, en casos en los que las madres necesitaban más atención personal sería importante adaptar el método a ellas.Palabras claves: sicoterapia madre-infante, angustia postnatal, entrevistas de terapeutas, análisis temáticos RÉSUMÉ: Arrière-plan : dans le contexte d'un projet de recherche plus grande en Suède, uneétude qualitative s'est penchée sur les expériences que les psychothérapeutes font de la psychanalyse mère-nourrisson (abrégé MIP en angla...

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