PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PCIT)
Ascent Provides parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) for young children (2.5 - 7 years old) who are experiencing behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. PCIT teaches caregivers to manages their child’s difficult behaviors. PCIT works with the child and caregiver together to improve behavior and reduce parenting stress.
PCIT consists of weekly sessions conducted in two treatment phases:
Child-Directed Interaction (CDI)
Caregivers are taught the PRIDE skills:
Praise, Reflect, Imitate, Describe and Enjoy. These skills promote positive child behaviors.
Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI)
Caregivers learn to use effective commands and discipline procedures. The PCIT therapist helps caregivers manage their child’s behaviors in many settings.
how does pcit work?
PCIT is an exceptionally effective treatment backed by over 30 years of research. Live coaching is a hallmark of PCIT. The therapist observes the caregiver and child together, then provides coaching on the PCIT skills. Caregivers and therapists work together to manage challenging child behaviors.
•Skills are acquired rapidly by caregivers as they practice in the moment with therapist support.
•Therapists provide caring support as caregivers gain confidence and master their skill.
•Therapists provide immediate feedback about strategies to manage the child’s challenging behaviors.
Advantages of Live Coaching:
•Parent-child relational problems
•Refusal and defiance of adult requests
•Easy loss of temper
•Purposeful annoyance of others
•Destruction of property
•Difficulty staying seated
•Difficulty playing quietly
•Difficulty taking turns
Who is pcit for?
who are appropriate caregivers for pcit?
•Biological parents
•Foster parents
•Adoptive parents
•Legal guardian
•Grandparents
•Kinship caregivers
You may submit a referral by filling out a referral form below and by clicking "submit." If you have questions, please contact us or call 318-654-4245.
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