Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
What is PCIT?
Who does it help?
Who does it help?
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) PCIT is an empirically-supported treatment for children 1 1⁄2 -7 years old with emotional and/or behavioral disruptions. An older child protocol is available for children ages 8-10 years old.
PCIT focuses on increasing self-esteem and compliance while decreasing difficult emotional outbursts and behaviors in the moment. Parents will implement specialized strategies to increase the behaviors that are desired in the moment.
Who does it help?
Who does it help?
Who does it help?
- Children with severe temper tantrums that include verbal and/or physical aggression
- Children with ADHD, anxiety, sensory disorders, depression, or other behavioral symptoms
- Children with strong emotional experiences
- Children who have experienced trauma or impaired attachment
- Selective Mutism and Autism Spectrum Disorder are also treated through evidence-based PCIT adaptations
Will it work for us?
Where do I find more infomation?
Where do I find more infomation?
PCIT is data-driven. Parents will experience clinically significant improvements in the behaviors and the relationship.
Where do I find more infomation?
Where do I find more infomation?
Where do I find more infomation?
Review answers to Frequently Asked Questions at the PCIT International website.
Read/listen to this article about how to help your children listen better with PCIT here.
To find out more about how PCIT can specifically benefit YOUR family, please contact us at
412-944-6400 or info@wexfordcounseling.com.