Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is considered a gold standard treatment for behavior concerns in young children ages 2-7 such as:
Emotion and behavior dysregulation (e.g., emotional outbursts or tantrums)
Difficulties following directions or transitioning from preferred activities
Frequent power struggles and refusal or difficulty following commands
Frequent interruptions when adults are busy with other tasks or otherwise occupied
Inflexibility or behavioral rigidity (e.g., perfectionism, needing things done a certain way)
Characteristics of ADHD (e.g., difficulty staying seated, difficulty complying with commands)
And many other behaviors parents may need assistance addressing
Parent Child Therapy is supported by Decades of Research
PCIT is well-supported with decades of research demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing challenging behaviors, limiting power struggles, and strengthening the parent-child relationship. A vast majority of families who complete PCIT report a significant reduction in challenging behaviors and family stress at the end of treatment as well as a more positive relationship with their child overall.
At The Center for Pediatric Psychology, our approach promotes ongoing collaboration with families to individualize treatment to their specific needs and strengths. This flexible approach enables us to tailor our support for parents and caregivers while integrating other important treatment modalities to build additional parenting skills that may not be part of a typical PCIT program.
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We offer parent interaction therapy in Allentown, Bethlehem, and the greater Philadelphia area.