The goal of Parent-Child Interaction Training is to teach parents of children from 2 – 7 years old how to build a warm and mutually rewarding relationship with their child, teach their child desirable pro-social behaviors, and decrease their child’s inappropriate behaviors.

The treatment program is a short term intervention approach approximately 12 weeks in length. The program utilizes modeling, role-playing, and coaching of parents to help them master specialized skills that have been shown to be effective for managing severe behavior problems in young children.

This therapy is conducted within the context of natural play situations between a parent and child. This setting is particularly important because play is the primary medium through which young children learn new skills and work through developmental problems. Call Child Guidance at (405) 425-4412 for more information.