Who is PCIT for?
PCIT is designed for young children between the ages of 2 and 6 1/2 years old. It is an evidenced based treatment that is proven to be successful with children experiencing:
- oppositional/defiant behaviors
- disruptive behaviors
- adjustment problems ( including adoption, divorce or other changes)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- frequent tantrums
It also helps children impacted by:
- Change (relocation, separation of parents)
- Developmental delays
- Abuse/neglect
- Adoption
- Anxiety
Goals of PCIT:
- Improve your relationship with your child
- Improve your child’s minding and listening
- Increase your child’s ability to manage frustration/anger
- Increase your child’s positive social skills
- Improve attention skills
- Improve self esteem
What does treatment look like?
- Parent and Child are together during sessions
- Sessions take place weekly for about 12 weeks
- Therapist coaches parents, helping them learn and practice behavior management skills through a ‘bug in the ear’ device to shape behaviors ‘in the moment’
- Parents practice skills daily at home
- Two phases of treatment: First phase focuses on improving the parent-child relationship. Second phase teaches effective discipline skills.
