Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with Older Children

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Adaptation for Older Children  (PCIT-OC) is a therapy  that uses a live coaching model where parents work directly with the child while getting in the moment help applying new techniques.  It aims to keep as much standard PCIT in place as possible, with some developmentally appropriate adjustments.  PCIT-OC has two phases: a relationship and positive reinforcement phase, followed by a discipline and consequences phase.

PCIT-OC helps you enhance your relationship with your child, increase the behaviors you want to see more of, and get rid of challenging problem behaviors.

PCIT-OC is for:

• Children ages 7-10 who still enjoy playing with toys.
• Children who are  strong willed, defiant, aggressive, destructive, or have frequent temper tantrums.
• Parents who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and unsure how to handle their child’s challenging behaviors.

Though no randomized controlled trials have been done to date, a small sample size outcome study showed significant changes in parent skills and reduction of problem behavior.