Caring Conversations Therapeutic Services, LLC
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
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Caring Conversations Therapeutic Services, LLC, is proud to be one of the only practices in the Greensburg and surrounding areas to offer Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. If your child's pediatrician or another professional has recommended PCIT, learn more on this page.
What is PCIT?
PCIT is a specialized form of therapy for children under age 7 with disruptive behaviors. It is an evidence-based therapy that uses live coaching and a structured play environment for the parent and child. It combines play therapy, parent coaching, and behavior therapy. Unlike other therapies, PCIT involves live coaching (Charlene will be speaking through microphone to give suggestions in the moment). Unlike other therapy modalities, parents are in integral part of PCIT, learning techniques for behavior modification.
Does my child need PCIT?
PCIT might be a good fit for your child if your child is experiencing any of the following behavior or emotional struggles:
-Frequent tantrums
-Defiance
-Verbal or physical aggression
-Backtalking or "sassing" adults
-Hyperactivity
-Short attention span
-Behavioral concerns in daycare, preschool, or school
Benefits of PCIT
Benefits of PCIT can include
*Increased attachment
*Increased feelings of security and safety with the caregiver
*Increased self-esteem
*Increased positive social behaviors (sharing, taking turns)
*Decreased hyperactivity
*Decreased negative attention seeking behaviors (whining, etc)
*Decreased caregiver frustration
PCIT by the Numbers
7
PCIT is recommended for children under 7. Specifically, 2-7.
2
There are 2 phases in PCIT: CDI (child-directed interaction) and PDI (parent-directed interaction). There are benefits to both phases, and Charlene will walk you and your child through each phase.
12
The minimum time commitment for PCIT is 12 sessions. The average length of PCIT is 14-16 sessions.
P.R.I.D.E. Skills
P.R.I.D.E skills are designed to strengthen the parent-child relationship. They are: