Parent Child Interaction Therapy
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) focuses on teaching parents new skills to reduce behavior problems while improving the parent-child relationship. Designed for children 2-8 years of age.
Being a parent is one of the most difficult job out there. It is especially frustrating when your child does not seem to listen and tests your patience every chance they get. Constant interrupting, tantrums, hitting, and defiance are behaviors that can overwhelm you.
You don't want to have to yell at your child, but you are frustrated and nothing else seems to work to this point. You want to teach your child what is expected of them without having your relationship with your child deteriorate.
Wouldn't it be great to feel confident that your child would listen the first time you told them to do something? Or to take them out in public without worrying about what to do with tantrums?
You can be in control again and I can help you get there!
Contact Jennifer Nasser at Honeycomb Wellness
Overview of Parent Child Interactive Therapy
Duration of Treatment
Two Phases
Mastery Based
Typically families complete each phase within 6-8 sessions which are 1X per week, 45 minutes each. The initial intake session is about 60-120 minutes long. Follow up sessions for 45 mins in length. Families Typically Complete PCIT within 12-14 weeks.
Child Directed Interaction ( CDI) & Parent Directed Interaction Phases (PDI).
Prior to each phase the therapist meets with the parent to "teach" or convey a specific set of skills to enhance the relationship with the child. After the initial teach sessions (2) , therapist will engage family in coaching sessions, where the child is brought into the sessions with the parent.
Caregivers demonstrate specific skills learned to move from CDI to PDI and finally to graduation. This therapy approach teaches you to be more present with your child and learn skills a play therapist would use in sessions. It is based on social learning theory, performance based and assessment driven so that you can measure progress in a clear manner.