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Treatment/Procedure: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an empirically-supported, manualized parent-training therapy for children ages 2-7 who exhibit significant disruptive, aggressive, and oppositional behavior. The PCIT therapist, rather than interacting directly with the child, “coaches” a caregiver in using new skills while the caregiver is playing with the child.

The first phase of treatment focuses on teaching the caregiver positive attention skills to strengthen the parent-child attachment. When the caregiver masters these skills, the family moves on to the second phase, which addresses appropriate limit-setting and consistent discipline.

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Locations Providing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Note that Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Exterior for The David M. Clark Center for Safe and Healthy Children

Child Study Center Outpatient Therapy Clinic

1210 Wolfe St.
Center for Safe and Healthy Children
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Number
501-364-5150
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Exterior of Schmieding Developmental Center and Schmieding Kids First

Schmieding Developmental Center

2575 S. Gene George Blvd.
Suite 100
Springdale, AR 72762

Appointment Phone Number
479-750-0125
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Areas of Expertise for Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Behavioral Health

Behavioral health care at UAMS Health includes a wide range of outpatient and inpatient services.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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