VOICE FOR CHILDREN & NURTURING FAMILIES
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a 15-20 session, specialized treatment program designed for caregivers and their young children ( up to 10 yrs old) experiencing behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. PCIT has been found to help children who have any of the following:
Deciding if PCIT is right for you as a parent…
Benefits of PCIT
PCIT has been proven to be highly effective in helping caregivers build warm and responsive relationships with their children, in improving overall behavior, and in reducing parenting stress. Upon completion of PCIT, parents report high levels of satisfaction, decreased stress levels, and positive changes in their children’s behaviors at home, school, and childcare settings.
Goals of PCIT
Improve parent/caregiver-child relationships
Improve children’scooperation
Increase children’s abilities to manage frustration and anger
Increase children’s appropriate social skills
Improve children’s attention skills
Build children’s self-esteem
Increase parenting skills
Decrease caregiver’s stress