F8 Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Sharon Holmgrain, Heidi Kelly, Kathy Kemp

PCIT is founded on social learning and attachment theories, and it treats children between 2 and 7 years of age with disruptive or externalizing behavior problems. Participants will examine the interpersonal aspects of child maltreatment and how PCIT is an effective intervention for these families. Participants will learn about the basic PCIT concepts and their application to several different treatment settings (clinics, home visits, school and Head Start). This workshop is for Wraparound staff, providers, clinicians, paraprofessionals, home visitors and school based professionals evaluation system. He also leads CalSWEC’s efforts to foster evidence based practice in child welfare, and to address disparities in the child welfare system.