PCIT

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy helps build stronger and healthier caregiver-child connections.

What Is PCIT and Who Is It For?

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a scientifically proven training program that works with caregivers to enhance parenting techniques for use with their children. It typically lasts about 12-20 weeks.

Children ages 2 to 7

Who have disruptive emotional and behavioral problems

Caregivers

Will learn specific behavior management techniques to use with their child

Therapists

Will work with families to help children’s behaviors improve

Goals of PCIT

Behaviors That We Improve

This program can help children who experience the following disruptive behaviors:

  • Trouble listening to adult requests
  • Arguing with adults
  • Difficulty taking turns, sitting alone, or playing alone
  • Temper tantrums
  • Hitting and kicking
  • Physically destructing

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The Purpose

Better Caregiver-Child Relationships

PCIT focuses on improving the quality of caregiver-child relationships and interactions. This is done by:

  • Increasing parenting skills such as positive discipline
  • Teaching skills to decrease children’s behavior problems
  • Increasing positive communications
  • Improving children’s listening skills and compliance
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The PCIT Process

How It Works

Our therapists and counselors help families build upon the foundation of their parenting skills and learn new techniques to create even better connections with their children.

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