What is PCIT?
What is
What is Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT)
As a proven effective, evidence-based practice, PCIT works with parents and children together to improve the quality of the parent-child relationship and to teach parents the skills necessary to manage their child’s behavior problems.
How does PCIT work?
There are two parts to PCIT.
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Relationship Enhancement - in this part, therapists coach parents to increase positive and supportive communication with their child.
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Strategies to Improve Compliance - this part teaches effective child-management skills. Parents learn and practice specific skills during therapy until they master them and their children’s behavior improves.
Who is PCIT for?
Parents who are:
Overwhelmed, stressed, feel guilt and are confused about how to deal with their children’s disruptive and challenging behaviors whether biological, foster or adoptive parents.
Children who:
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Are between the ages of 2 and 12
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Are currently living with their parent (or soon will be)
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May be on medication to manage their behavioral problems
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Exhibit many of the following behavior problems:
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Difficulty in school, preschool and/or daycare
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Aggression toward parents, siblings and/or other children
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Talking back to their parents
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Refusal to follow directions
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Frequent temper tantrums
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Swearing
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Defiance
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"PCIT strengthens the bond between you and your child while equipping you with practical tools to navigate challenging behaviors. Many parents find it not only effective but also empowering and reassuring. I will be here to support you every step of the way."
Shalea Schloss, LMSW
Catholic Charities serves people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds. We turn no one needing mental health care away for the inability to pay.
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Our services are safe, private and confidential
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We offer in-person and telehealth therapy
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Sliding-fee scale ensures there is no cost barrier
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Spanish-speaking therapists
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Free mental health assessments for any school-age child who is struggling
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Therapists use evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT and EMDR
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Therapy clients with more complex needs have access to Psychiatrist Dr. Nesrin Abu Ata, M.D.