Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in T2V
Jennifer Hack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2V
When it comes to living, life can be full of stressors, disappointments, changes, challenges and losses that can cause a range of emotional, mental and physical responses. In therapy, I take the approach that all experiences, both internal and external, can create opportunity for growth, fulfillment and greater meaning. Counselling services can range from short-term solution focus treatment to longer-term therapy/analysis. The treatment plan will depend on your individual needs, the preferred outcome, your ability/willingness to access services and ultimately, the best course of treatment for your unique situation.
When it comes to living, life can be full of stressors, disappointments, changes, challenges and losses that can cause a range of emotional, mental and physical responses. In therapy, I take the approach that all experiences, both internal and external, can create opportunity for growth, fulfillment and greater meaning. Counselling services can range from short-term solution focus treatment to longer-term therapy/analysis. The treatment plan will depend on your individual needs, the preferred outcome, your ability/willingness to access services and ultimately, the best course of treatment for your unique situation.
Gerard Alberts
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2V
All of us face challenges in life. Whether they are difficult family or work relationships, career challenges, stressful life changes, addictions, faith crises, or hopes for something better to move us forward, confidential counselling with a nonjudgmental caring professional helps. Alberts and Associates also provides professional/leader coaching, management/workplace consulting, and career planning services.
All of us face challenges in life. Whether they are difficult family or work relationships, career challenges, stressful life changes, addictions, faith crises, or hopes for something better to move us forward, confidential counselling with a nonjudgmental caring professional helps. Alberts and Associates also provides professional/leader coaching, management/workplace consulting, and career planning services.
GreatHeightsCalmMinds
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2V
We want to help you or your family member get better and get back to life, with evidence base strategies. Psychologist & Counsellors available now, looking to provide support and change for concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bullying, Low Self Esteem, OCD....and more. We have experts in depression, anxiety, divorce and separation (For adults and children), as well as chronic pain and gut disorders. We want you to feel better, and have the tools to start making changes now. We Utilize such tools as CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, EMDR to feel better.
We want to help you or your family member get better and get back to life, with evidence base strategies. Psychologist & Counsellors available now, looking to provide support and change for concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bullying, Low Self Esteem, OCD....and more. We have experts in depression, anxiety, divorce and separation (For adults and children), as well as chronic pain and gut disorders. We want you to feel better, and have the tools to start making changes now. We Utilize such tools as CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, EMDR to feel better.
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Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Counsellors
Does parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) work?
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective across domains, including for children with behavioural problems, those on the autism spectrum, and those who have experienced early childhood trauma. Further, studies have found that the skills developed through PCIT benefit not only the child in therapy but also siblings, as the parent internalises lessons learned in sessions and is able to incorporate them into interactions with other family members.
How long does PCIT last?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and treatment lasts, on average, between 12 and 20 sessions. Factors that influence treatment duration include how regularly a client attends treatment, how much progress is achieved between sessions, the particular skills that need development, and the extent to which the parent and therapist see improvement.
Can PCIT be done online?
PCIT is among the therapy types best suited for video sessions. Therapists are able to communicate with parents with essentially the same ease, and by observing the parent and child at home in their normal environment, the therapist may gain additional insight into their interactions, as the child will have their normal toys and may feel more comfortable and act more naturally than they would in a therapist’s room.
Does PCIT help parents?
In addition to the skills parents develop through the treatment, PCIT has also been shown to reduce frustration, stress, and depression in parents and promote confidence and a sense of calm when dealing with their children. The desired outcomes of PCIT include a reduction in defiant and aggressive behaviour by children and an improvement in communicating their feelings productively, complying with parental instruction, and behaving according to parents’ rules. Growth in these areas can be a relief for parents.