Parent-Child Interaction
Therapy (PCIT)
Program Description
Target Audience
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a strong
evidence-based treatment for young children (2-7) and
their parents/caregivers. Originally developed for
children with significant disruptive behaviors, its
effectiveness has been shown with children with
adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, ASD, FASD,
and children with a history of maltreatment. The
Kaufman Best Practices report listed PCIT as one of the
three best treatments for children with a history of
maltreatment with studies finding recidivism rates of less
than 20%. What makes PCIT unique? This short-term,
strength-based treatment uses in vivo (live) coaching to
help parents/caregivers learn the skills that will help
them meet their goals. Consistent outcomes include: a)
decreased behavior problems, b) improved pro-social
skills, c) improved attention, d) improved language
development, e) improved frustration tolerance and
anger management, f) improved parent/caregiver-child
relationship, g) reduced parenting stress, and h) reduced
maternal depression. Recent adaptations of PCIT
include helping military families cope with deployment
stressors. This workshop will provide an overview of
PCIT and examine how PCIT may fit into the service
array of programs serving children and families in North
Carolina. State-wide dissemination efforts will be
discussed. Finally, a program based on PCIT and other
evidence-based parenting programs (CARE) for use with
all adults interacting with children of any age will be
shared. The workshop will consist of didactics,
discussion, and hands-on practice.
This program has been planned for Sandhills Center staff
and providers of mental health, I/DD, and substance use
disorder services.
Cost: Free
This event is presented by Southern Regional AHEC for
the Sandhills Center MCO. Registration is limited to their
staff and providers. Limited to two persons per agency.
Space is limited.
Speaker
Dr. Robin Gurwitch, a Clinical Psychologist, is a Professor
at Duke University Medical Center and the Center for Child
and Family Health. A leader in the evidence-based
treatment, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), she is
one of only 22 PCIT Master Trainers world-wide certified
by PCIT-International. She provides training, service, and
consultation. She is currently studying PCIT for military
families coping with deployment. She is a co-developer of
Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement, a program based
on PCIT and other evidence-based parenting interventions
designed to enhance relationships and improve behaviors
in children and teens; CARE is being used across settings
throughout the US. Dr. Gurwitch also specializes in work
with children considered at-risk. Recently, she was
appointed to the HHS National Advisory Committee on
Children and Disasters.
Credits
Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program participants should be
able to:
 List at least 3 populations appropriate for PCIT;
 Identify the core components of the two phases of
PCIT;
 List at least 3 positive outcomes for families
completing PCIT;
 Discuss how PCIT can be implemented in services
for children and families;
 Discuss how PCIT is being disseminated throughout
North Carolina; and
 Discuss how CARE can be used to support a range
of programs for children and families.
In affiliation with
Duke University Medical Center
Part of the NC AHEC Program
0.6 CEUs and 6.0 Contact Hours credit will be awarded to
participants who attend 100% of the program. Southern
Regional AHEC adheres to NAADAC Education Provider
Guidelines Provider #843 (Substance Abuse Credit). This
program will provide 6.0 contact hours (category A)
continuing education credit to NC Psychologists. Southern
Regional AHEC has been approved by
NBCC as an Approved Continuing
Education Provider, ACEP No. 5362.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC
credit are clearly identified. Southern Regional AHEC is
solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
No partial credit will be given. Individuals arriving 15
minutes or more after the starting time will not receive
credit.
Parent-Child Interaction
Therapy (PCIT)
May 2, 2017
Registration: 8:30 a.m., Program 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Randolph Community College, Continuing Education Industrial Center, Rm 148
413 Industrial Park Ave., Asheboro, NC
Registration limited to Sandhills Center MCO staff & providers. Limit of two persons per agency. Space is
limited.
To Register:
CASCE #52448
Fill out the shaded areas, save, & email it to: [email protected] Or fax this form to: 910-323-0674
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Agenda
Substitutes/Refunds/Transfers
If you register for a program and cannot attend, you
may send a substitute or cancel 48 hours in advance.
9:00 am
Questions And Suggestions
9:30 am
10:30 am
10:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:15 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
Please contact Kate Smith at (910) 678-7305, or email
her at [email protected].
Americans With Disabilities Act
If you need any of the auxiliary aids or services
identified in the Americans With Disabilities Act of
1990 in order to attend any of these programs, please
call (910) 678-7305.
Our Promise To You
Southern Regional AHEC strives to offer the highest
quality educational programming. If, for any reason,
any of these programs do not meet your needs, please
let us know. We value your feedback and will resolve
the issue to your satisfaction.
In affiliation with
Duke University Medical Center
Part of the NC AHEC Program
Overview of Parent-Child
Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Appropriate populations
Break
Phases of PCIT
Lunch (on your own)
Implementation of PCIT
PCIT in North Carolina
Break
PCIT and CARE
Wrap-up / Adjourn