Emory University Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Emory University Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
The Emory Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) program offers clinical services to children ages 2 to 7 with disruptive behavior (e.g., defiance, tantrums, aggression). PCIT is a 12 to 20 week evidence-based intervention for young children and their caregivers that uses live coaching in a playroom environment. PCIT consists of two stages, Child Directed Interaction (CDI) and Parent Directed Interaction (PDI). In CDI, caregivers are taught specific communication skills to improve their children’s social behavior and strengthen the parent-child relationship. In PDI, caregivers learn to use effective commands and specific behavior management techniques in the therapy room and in real world settings.
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Live coaching is the primary method of caregiver training in PCIT. Caregivers are coached in specific communication and discipline skills through an earpiece while the therapist observes the caregiver and child playing through a one-way mirror. If the child has two caregivers, each caregiver takes a “turn” playing with the child and wearing the earpiece. Live coaching has several advantages: (a) the therapist sees child behavior problems that emerge when the child is not in his/her presence, (b) the caregiver receives immediate feedback in real time, and (c) coaching helps caregivers to acquire skills rapidly.
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