Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in Grand Forks, ND
Evidence-based therapy that helps strengthen parent-child relationships while improving behaviors
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based therapy which gives parents play therapy skills to help manage behaviors in a supportive, consistent way. PCIT uses live, real-time coaching during sessions to help parents apply positive parenting strategies with confidence and consistency.
PCIT involves two phases
Phase one: The first phase is child directed interaction where the child gets to be in charge of play while the parent works on learning basic play therapy skills. The focus is to boost the relationship during this phase.
Phase two: The second phase is parent directed interaction which implements structured discipline model aimed to the child learn to follow directions without conflict or anxiety.
PCIT for Older Children:
PCIT also offers an older child model that is tailored for children ages 7 to 10 years old. This model diversifies the approach to child’s age and an modifies the discipline phase to remain developmentally appropriate.
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Emergency & Crisis Resources
Courageous Connections is not a crisis or emergency service. A crisis session can be scheduled during business hours if the therapist is available. If the therapist is not available or if it is after business hours, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for immediate support.