Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
What is PCIT?
- Parents and children love it!
- Coaching Format
- Empirically validated
- Parent-Child interaction pattern is changed through play
- Teaches positive parenting skills in a fun and supportive
environment
- Parents and children start to enjoy being with each other
To schedule a
workshop of for more information
contact:
Dr. Dickerson
Eden Counseling Center
(757) 466-3336
PCIT is a brief model of therapy that works with the parent and the child together. It is designed to work with children between the ages of 2 to 8 who have behavior problems.
PCIT is appropriate for a number of presenting problems, such as:
- non-compliance
- aggression
- hyperactivity
- developmental delays
- sad mood
- bonding in blended families
- post-divorce adjustment
- separation anxiety
- and abuse situations
Distinguishing Features
- Parents and children love it!
- Coaching Format
- Empirically validated
- Parent-Child interaction pattern is changed through play
- Teaches positive parenting skills in a fun and supportive environment
- Parents and children start to enjoy being with each other
PCIT is for parents and professionals!
- Teachers
- In-service Trainings
- Classroom Consultation
- Social Workers/Case Workers
- Workshops
- Referral source for Families
- Church’s
- Training for Children’s
- Ministry Workers
This treatment emphasizes changing negative parent-child interaction patterns. PCIT has been empirically evaluated in over 30 controlled studies. Treatment gains generalized to untreated siblings, the home, and the school. The therapist functions in the role of a coach and is active and directive during the session.
To schedule a workshop of for more information contact:
Dr. Dickerson
Eden Counseling Center
(757) 466-3336 |
