PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PCIT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy – also known as PCIT – is an evidence-based treatment program designed for caregivers and their young children (2.5 to 8 years old) who are experiencing social, behavioral, and/or emotional difficulties.
PCIT is regarded by national experts as a gold standard treatment for children who have any of the following challenges:
- Frequent temper tantrums
- Hyperactivity
- Defiance – refusing to follow directions
- Interrupting others
- Verbal and/or physical aggression
- Short attention span
- Destruction of toys and/or family belongings
- Backtalk or sassing adults
- Whining or crying for no apparent reason
- Constantly seeking attention
- Difficulty with behaviors at school, preschool, and/or daycare