Introducing the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Program (PCIT)

PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) is an evidence-based treatment for children ages 2 – 7 who have frequent meltdowns, or who act in ways that are defiant or aggressive. PCIT is proven to help children feel calm and regulated, secure in their relationships with their parents, and good about themselves.

PCIT is conducted through “coaching” sessions during which you and your child are interacting at home, while your therapist observes and coaches through live video feed. You wear a “bug-in-the-ear” device through which the therapist provides in-the-moment coaching on skills you are learning to manage your child’s behavior.

PCIT is done across two treatment phases. The first phase of treatment focuses on establishing warmth in your relationship with your child through learning and applying skills proven to help children feel calm, secure in their relationships with their parents, and good about themselves.