Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Creating calmer moments and deeper connections between parents and children
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) at Mandala Wellness is a specialized, evidence-based program designed to enhance the relationship between caregivers and young children while improving behavior and emotional regulation. Ideal for children ages 2 to 7, PCIT empowers parents with effective tools to manage challenging behaviors, increase positive interactions, and build lasting emotional connections. Guided by a trained therapist in real-time coaching sessions, families in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, experience meaningful change that supports long-term growth and resilience.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Creating calmer moments and deeper connections between parents and children
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) at Mandala Wellness is a specialized, evidence-based program designed to enhance the relationship between caregivers and young children while improving behavior and emotional regulation. Ideal for children ages 2 to 7, PCIT empowers parents with effective tools to manage challenging behaviors, increase positive interactions, and build lasting emotional connections. Guided by a trained therapist in real-time coaching sessions, families in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, experience meaningful change that supports long-term growth and resilience.
PCIT is a short-term, specialized behavior management program designed for young children and their families experiencing behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. PCIT teaches caregivers to manage their child’s difficult behaviors, while increasing their positive behaviors. PCIT works with the child and the caregiver together to improve behavior and reduce parenting stress.
PCIT consists of weekly sessions conducted in two treatment phases.
- Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) Caregivers are taught the PRIDE skills: Praise, Reflect, Imitate, Describe, and Enjoyment. These skills promote positive child behaviors.
- Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI) Caregivers learn to use effective commands and discipline procedures. The PCIT therapist helps caregivers manage their child’s behaviors in many settings.
Children ages 2-7 who display any of the following:
- Parent-child relational problems
- Refusal and defiance of adult requests
- Easy loss of temper
- Purposeful annoyance of others
- Destruction of property
- Difficulty staying seated
- Trouble playing quietly
- Struggles with taking turns
- Biological parents
- Foster parents
- Adoptive parents
- Legal guardian
- Grandparents
- Kinship caregivers
PCIT is an exceptionally effective treatment backed by over 30 years of research. Live coaching is a hallmark of PCIT. The therapist observes the caregiver and child together, then provides coaching on the PCIT skills. Caregivers and therapists work together to manage challenging child behaviors.
Advantages of Live Coaching:
- Skills are acquired rapidly by caregivers as they practice in the moment with therapist support.
- Therapists provide caring support as caregivers gain confidence and master their skills.
- Therapists provide immediate feedback about strategies to manage the child’s challenging behaviors.
- Do you have a 2-7 year-old child with challenging behaviors?
- Do you worry about how to manage your child’s difficult behaviors?
If yes, then PCIT might be right for you and your family. Contact us for more information and to schedule an appointment.
PCIT is a short-term, specialized behavior management program designed for young children and their families experiencing behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. PCIT teaches caregivers to manage their child’s difficult behaviors, while increasing their positive behaviors. PCIT works with the child and the caregiver together to improve behavior and reduce parenting stress.
PCIT consists of weekly sessions conducted in two treatment phases.
- Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) Caregivers are taught the PRIDE skills: Praise, Reflect, Imitate, Describe, and Enjoyment. These skills promote positive child behaviors.
- Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI) Caregivers learn to use effective commands and discipline procedures. The PCIT therapist helps caregivers manage their child’s behaviors in many settings.
Children ages 2-7 who display any of the following:
- Parent-child relational problems
- Refusal and defiance of adult requests
- Easy loss of temper
- Purposeful annoyance of others
- Destruction of property
- Difficulty staying seated
- Trouble playing quietly
- Struggles with taking turns
- Biological parents
- Foster parents
- Adoptive parents
- Legal guardian
- Grandparents
- Kinship caregivers
PCIT is an exceptionally effective treatment backed by over 30 years of research. Live coaching is a hallmark of PCIT. The therapist observes the caregiver and child together, then provides coaching on the PCIT skills. Caregivers and therapists work together to manage challenging child behaviors.
Advantages of Live Coaching:
- Skills are acquired rapidly by caregivers as they practice in the moment with therapist support.
- Therapists provide caring support as caregivers gain confidence and master their skills.
- Therapists provide immediate feedback about strategies to manage the child’s challenging behaviors.
- Do you have a 2-7 year-old child with challenging behaviors?
- Do you worry about how to manage your child’s difficult behaviors?
If yes, then PCIT might be right for you and your family. Contact us for more information and to schedule an appointment.