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Meet the PCIT Team
Dr. Erica Wells Cerrato
Dr. Raquel F. Concepcion
Dr. Roseanne Lesack
Dr. Bridget Davidson
Dr. Naomi Tarlow
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For more information, you can visit the official website: PCIT.org
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
An evidence-based treatment for children ages 2 to 7. PCIT has been successful in treating emotional and behavioral challenges in children, including:
- Oppositional and Defiant behavior
- Challenges with Inattention and/or Hyperactive Behaviors
- Child Maltreatment and Trauma, supported by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Anxiety Disorders, using the PCIT-CALM adaption protocol
How Does It Work?
The average length of treatment typically varies between 12 and 20 sessions (3-5 months with weekly 45-minute sessions). Treatment is a caregiver-coaching mode, where the caregiver is taught to be the childās play therapist, through guided coaching from a certified PCIT therapist, using a ābug-in-the-earā communication system (i.e., wireless Bluetooth headsets). Therefore, the therapy can be provided via telehealth or in person. PCIT consists of two phases: Child-Directed Interaction CDI) and Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI).
children are encouraged to lead play sessions, and the caregiver is supported by the therapist to provide understanding, comfort, and support for the child. The caregiver is guided to use play therapy skills to support their child, strengthen the caregiver-child relationship, and build attachment. With the therapistās coaching the caregiver, the child:
- Builds developmentally appropriate independence
- Grows their coping skills and impulse control
- Learns appropriate social and play skills
- Strengthens their communication skills
- Evaluations include a one-hour initial interview to gather background information and current concerns, approximately 4-8 hours of testing (depending on evaluation type) spread out over 1-4 appointments, collection of caregiver questionnaires, school observation/consultation if appropriate, a one-hour feedback session to review results, an additional feedback session with older children/teens if appropriate, and a comprehensive written report with diagnostic impressions and specific recommendations for next steps. Referrals for trusted local treatment providers can also be provided, as needed.
- Evaluations include a one-hour initial interview to gather background information and current concerns, approximately 4-8 hours of testing (depending on evaluation type) spread out over 1-4 appointments, collection of caregiver questionnaires, school observation/consultation if appropriate, a one-hour feedback session to review results, an additional feedback session with older children/teens if appropriate, and a comprehensive written report with diagnostic impressions and specific recommendations for next steps. Referrals for trusted local treatment providers can also be provided, as needed.
Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment at info@mailppa.com or 305-936-1002.
Teacher-Child Interaction Therapy (TCIT)
TCIT follow the principles of attachment and behavioral theories, providing teachers with effective communication skills to grow children and studentsā positive relationships, and effectively use their attention to modify and support appropriate behavior in the classroom. We offer presentations and consultations to schools on how to implement TCIT in their classrooms.
The PCIT-CALM Program addresses the needs of young children presenting with:
- Separation anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Generalized anxiety
- Specific phobias
- Evaluations include a one-hour initial interview to gather background information and current concerns, approximately 4-8 hours of testing (depending on evaluation type) spread out over 1-4 appointments, collection of caregiver questionnaires, school observation/consultation if appropriate, a one-hour feedback session to review results, an additional feedback session with older children/teens if appropriate, and a comprehensive written report with diagnostic impressions and specific recommendations for next steps. Referrals for trusted local treatment providers can also be provided, as needed.
- Evaluations include a one-hour initial interview to gather background information and current concerns, approximately 4-8 hours of testing (depending on evaluation type) spread out over 1-4 appointments, collection of caregiver questionnaires, school observation/consultation if appropriate, a one-hour feedback session to review results, an additional feedback session with older children/teens if appropriate, and a comprehensive written report with diagnostic impressions and specific recommendations for next steps. Referrals for trusted local treatment providers can also be provided, as needed.
CALM Program
A specialized treatment that includes live, real-time coaching in which the therapist guides the parent to respond most effectively to their childās anxious behaviors.
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The CALM Program is a modification of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). The CALM Program (Coaching Approach Behavior and Leading by Modeling), developed at CUCARD by Jonathan Comer, Ph.D., Anthony Puliafico, Ph.D., and Anne Marie Albano, Ph.D., is an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatment used to address anxiety disorders in young children ages 2-7.
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