45: The Surprising Power of Live Coaching in PCIT for Behavior Change

About this episode

The episode explores the transformative effects of live coaching in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for behavior change in children with anxiety, ADHD, and selective mutism.

SHOW SUMMARY: Discover expert insights on evidence-based therapies like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, SPACE, and innovative approaches for addressing anxiety, ADHD, and selective mutism in children. Learn how these treatments can transform parent-child dynamics and foster long-lasting positive change. Main Topics & Insights: The foundational principles and benefits of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), including live coaching and developmental adaptations The specialized protocols for older children and children with selective mutism, and how they differ from traditional PCIT How PCIT effectively improves emotion regulation in children with ADHD and big feelings The role of SPACE therapy in managing anxiety, decreasing accommodating behaviors, and supporting parents Practical application: coaching parents through real-life scenarios, including handling meltdowns and fostering brave talking How to recognize suitable candidates for PCIT and other evidence-based treatments The importance of establishing treatment goals, clear timelines (typically 14-16 weeks), and maintaining a start-to-finish structure Resources for parents, including recommended children's books…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Nerissa Bauer, Dr Jennifer Dilts

Topics covered

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
• anxiety management
• ADHD
• selective mutism
• behavior change
• live coaching

Keywords

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
• live coaching
• anxiety
• ADHD
• selective mutism
• behavior change
• emotion regulation
• SPACE therapy
• treatment goals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, SPACE, PCIT, telehealth

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