Interaction therapy
Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an empirically supported intervention originally developed to treat disruptive behavior problems in children between the ages of 2 and 7 years. Since its creation over 40 years ago, PCIT has been studied internationally with various populations and has been found to be an effective intervention for numerous behavioral and emotional issues. (Lieneman et al., 2017)
Techniques aim to produce several outcomes for children, including:
a) Decreased frequency or severity of tantrums;
b) Increased feelings of security, safety, and attachment to the primary caregiver;
c)Increased attention span;
d)Increased self-esteem;
e) Decreased frequency, severity, or duration of aggressive behavior;
f) Decreased frequency of destructive behavior and defiance. (Psychology Today Staff, n.d.)
Lieneman, C., Brabson, L., Highlander, A., Wallace, N., & McNeil, C. (2017). PubMed Central. Parent–Child Interaction Therapy: current perspectives. Retrieved from https://surl.li/aldsci
Psychology Today Staff, (n.d.). Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Retrieved from https://surl.li/llfhog