Parent Child Interaction Therapy
PCIT is a specialized therapy designed to strengthen the parent-child relationship and address behavior challenges in children. Through structured in-the-moment coaching, parents master valuable skills to enhance the parent-child relationship and reduce problematic behaviors. It's like learning a new set of tools to build a stronger connection with your child.
Who Might Benefit from PCIT?
PCIT is backed by decades of extensive research and has been shown to be highly effective in improving child behavior and parent-child relationships. It's considered one of the gold-star treatments for young children with behavioral challenges and leads to significant improvements in child behavior, parenting practices and satisfaction, and overall family functioning. PCIT is also trauma-informed and proven effective with children who have been diagnosed with behavioral disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and for children who are nonverbal.
PCIT is beneficial for families of young children (ages 2-9) dealing with various challenges, including:
Behavioral Issues: PCIT is particularly effective in addressing behavior problems in young children, such as noncompliance, defiance, aggression, tantrums, and attention difficulties.
Attachment Issues: It helps build a secure attachment between parents and children, enhancing trust and emotional connection.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): PCIT can complement treatment for children with ADHD by teaching parents effective behavior management strategies.
Parenting Stress: PCIT equips parents with the skills to reduce parenting stress and increase confidence in their parenting abilities.