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  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Family Interventions

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  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an empirically supported intervention.
  • Originally developed for disruptive behavior in children aged 2-7 years.
  • PCIT has over 40 years of international research demonstrating efficacy for various behavioral and emotional issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize progress in the PCIT literature from 2006-2017.
  • To outline future research directions for PCIT.
  • To discuss recent advancements in PCIT effectiveness, components, adaptations, and implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of PCIT research from 2006-2017.
  • Analysis of studies on treatment effectiveness and components.
  • Examination of adaptations for specific populations and format changes.

Main Results:

  • PCIT demonstrates effectiveness across diverse populations, including different age groups, cultural backgrounds, military families, and individuals with specific disorders.
  • Adaptations such as Teacher-Child Interaction Training (TCIT) and intensive PCIT (I-PCIT) show promise.
  • PCIT is effective as a treatment for prevention, addressing externalizing problems, child maltreatment, and developmental delays.

Conclusions:

  • PCIT continues to evolve as a versatile and effective intervention.
  • Ongoing research and adaptations are expanding PCIT's reach and applicability.
  • Future directions include further exploration of implementation strategies and specialized adaptations.