Children aged 2.5 - 7 years who have serious emotional and behavioural problems including:
Biting, hitting
Refusal to follow rules and defiance
Temper tantrums, meltdowns, whining
Destruction of property
Throwing of objects
Difficulty playing with others, sharing and taking turns appropriately
If any of these problems apply, that PCIT may be right for your family!
PCIT therapists use live coaching to teach caregivers therapeutic skills to increase their child's positive behaviours and reduce negative behaviours through improving the parent-child relationship.
PHASE 1: Child-Directed Interaction (CDI)Praise Reflect ImitateDescribe EnjoyPHASE 2: Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI)Use effective commands and discipline procedures to manage their child’s behaviors in many settings.
Improvement of the parent-child relationshipIncrease in child's positive social behavioursDecrease in child's problematic behavioursDecrease in caregivers stressIncrease in caregivers skills and confidence to manage childs beehaviours
The therapist coaches the caregiver on using the PCIT therapeutic play skills with their child during sessions.
In session practice means that caregivers acquire PCIT therapeutic skills rapidly Therapist provides caring support as caregivers gain confidence and master their skillsTherapist provides immediate feedback about strategies to manage the child’s challenging behaviors
In room PCIT: Therapist delivers live coaching of caregiver-child interaction skills in an office-based setting.
I-PCIT: Therapist provides love coaching of caregiver-child interaction skills using a video link inot the families home.
Biological parents
Foster parents
Adoptive parents
Legal guardian
Grandparents
Kinship caregivers
