Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a program that can help families with young children who are experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges. It is a short-term, evidence-based program that involves weekly therapy sessions with a therapist and the child and caregiver.
What is PCIT?
PCIT is a Form of Therapy That Has 2 Main Goals:
1. Promoting effective behavior management/discipline techniques.
2. Enhancing a positive relationship between parent and children.
To Accomplish These Goals, PCIT Involves a 12-20 Week Program That Uses 2 Types of Interactions Between Parent and Child:
How Do I Learn the PCIT Skills?
You will learn the skills of PCIT from in-session, direct coaching by your therapist. As you and your child play, your therapist will give feedback and direction to you through an earpiece worn by you. Out of session, you will be given homework to practice the skills you learn in session
Live Coaching
Part of PCIT’s success in helping parents and children is the learn-by-doing approach that drives the program. Live coaching helps parents learn what they are doing well and provide in-time support with skills they may have more difficulty mastering.
Who Can Benefit from PCIT?
1
Doesn't Listen to Adults
2
Has Temper Tantrums
3
Takes or Breaks Others Things
4
Hits or Kicks Others
5
Can't Sit Still
6
Can't Play Alone
7
Has Difficulty Taking Turns