Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Several play therapies for counseling children start with the goal of the therapist building a relationship with the child to create a safe place for the child to work through difficulties and heal in a healthy relationship.
In PCIT, the parent learns these skills to build a strong and healthy relationship with their child. Coaching the parent to succeed is the hallmark of PCIT and may be particularly useful to all parents, but especially children with behavioral issues. Designed for children 2 to 7, PCIT research reflects a strong bond between the parent and child and improves behavior and compliance. The principle underpinnings of PCIT aim to help parents achieve a good balance of responsiveness and nurture and clear communication, and firm boundaries.
Struggling to manage your child’s behavior? Give us a call to see if PCIT is right for you.
— Carrie Ellis