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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

What is Parent Child Interaction Therapy?

PCIT is a short-term, specialized behavior management program designed for families with young children experiencing behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. PCIT teaches caregivers to manage their child’s behaviors, while focusing on increasing their positive behaviors. A PCIT therapist works with the child and caregiver together to improve overall behavior and reduce parenting stress.

How It Works

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1. Live, real-time coaching is a distinctive feature of PCCIT.

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2. The therapist observes the caregiver and child interacting and provides live coaching in the PCIT skills.

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3. Caregivers and therapists work together to manage challenging child behaviors.

Who Can Benefit from PCIT?

Children ages 2-7 who display any or all of the following:

  • Relational problems with the parent or caregiver
  • Refuses adult requests or is defiant
  • Easily loses temper
  • Purposefully antagonizes others
  • Destroys property
  • Frequently fighting or showing aggression towards others
  • Has difficulty staying seated
  • Has difficulty playing quietly
  • Has difficulty taking turns

appropriate caregivers for PCIT

Interested in learning more about PCIT at Peace River Center?

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Contact:

Tiffani Fritzsche, LMHC, CBHCMS, Director of Children’s Services
Office: 863.519.0575 Ext. 6235
Email: TFritzsche@PeaceRiverCenter.org

 
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