Erica Foundation

Overview:

Erica Foundation is a non-profit, politically and religiously unaffiliated foundation dedicated to improving the mental health of children and youth. Established in 1934, the foundation offers a range of services including treatment, support, education, research, and knowledge dissemination.

Services Offered:

Treatment:

The foundation provides treatment for children and youth experiencing mental health challenges.

• Support:

  Erica Foundation offers various support services, including:
  • Trauma-informed care for foster families
  • Consultation for preschools and schools
  • Crisis support
  • Crisis support in preschools/schools following a suicide
  • Support groups for young transgender individuals
  • Support groups for families of young transgender individuals

• Education:

  The foundation provides a variety of educational programs, including:
  • Higher education programs in child psychology, psychotherapy, and supervision
  • Commissioned training programs on topics such as ADBB, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, TF-CBT, and crisis management
  • Other educational services like group consultations in CPP and alumni networking

Research:

Erica Foundation conducts ongoing research and development to improve the mental health of children and youth.

Knowledge Dissemination:

The foundation actively shares its knowledge and expertise through publications and other means.

Academic Programs:

Erica Foundation offers a variety of academic programs, including:

• Higher Education Programs:

  • Child Psychology Assessment - Integrative Assessment with a Focus on Socio-emotional Development and Function
  • Erica Foundation's Psychotherapy Program
  • Basic Psychotherapy Training with a Focus on Children and Adolescents (60 HP)
  • Supervisor and Teacher Training (HLU)
  • Supervision Methodology for School/Preschool
  • Time-Limited Mentalization-Based Psychotherapy for Children (Time-Limited MBT-C, 20 HP)

• Commissioned Training Programs:

  • ADBB - Alarm Distress Baby Scale
  • Children and Parents - Psychotherapeutic Treatment on a Psychodynamic Basis (75 HP)
  • Children and Trauma
  • Child-Parent Psychotherapy
  • The DC: 0-5 Diagnostic System with a Deep Dive into Developmental Psychology
  • EMDR with a Focus on Children and Youth (20 HP)
  • Crisis Management in the Workplace
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Young Adults (Interpersonal Psychotherapy Adolescent - IPT-A, 15 HP)
  • Supervision Methodology
  • Tailor-Made Courses
  • Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP)
  • TF-CBT

Other:

Erica Foundation is a recipient of the "Tryggt Givande" (Safe Giving) quality stamp from Giva Sverige, indicating its commitment to ethical fundraising practices.