CPHSSWCE0387 - Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): An Evidence-Based Treatment for Young Children who have Behavioral Problems

Course Description

Course Description:  Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based intervention for young children with externalizing behaviors. In this course, participants will learn about the background of PCIT, theoretical frameworks, and structure of treatment. Participants will have opportunities to practice coding parent language as well as practice Child Directed Interaction (CDI) and Parent Directed Interaction (PDI), the two phases of treatment. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss how PCIT and/or its framework can be incorporated into their practice with children and families and receive information regarding further trainings and resources. 

Target Audience:  Beginner. This course is designed for social workers who are interested in PCIT as a treatment modality or framework for working with young children and families but do not yet have exposure to PCIT.

Continuing Education Clock Hours:  3

Course Outline

Agenda (if offered as a morning course):
9:00am-9:15am: Welcome/Introductions
9:15am - 9:30am: Background: Theories and Frameworks
9:30am - 10:00am: Child Directed Interaction
10:00am - 10:30am: Practice
10:30am - 10:40am: Break

10:40am - 11:10am: Parent Directed Interaction
11:10am - 11:40am: Practice
11:40am - 11:55am: Integrating Into Practice
11:55am - 12:00pm: Trainings and further education
12:00pm - 12:15pm: Questions and Conclusion

Agenda (if offered as an afternoon course):
1:00pm - 1:15pm: Welcome/Introductions
1:15pm - 1:30pm: Background: Theories and Frameworks
1:30pm - 2:00pm: Child Directed Interaction
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Practice
2:30pm - 2:40pm: Break

2:40pm - 3:10pm: Parent Directed Interaction
3:10pm - 3:40pm: Practice
3:40pm - 3:55pm: Integrating Into Practice
3:55pm - 4:00pm: Trainings and further education
4:00pm - 4:15pm: Questions and Conclusion

Learner Outcomes

Learner Outcomes:

At the end of workshop participants will be able to....

• Identify the theories that are the basis for PCIT
• Describe how to execute the two phases of this treatment including CDI and PDI coaching
• Demonstrate basic coding of parental language essential to this treatment
• Explicate how this framework can be integrated into practice

Notes

• Pre-Approved Provider:  Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program is a pre-approved provider of continuing education courses and programs for social workers and clinical social workers in Pennsylvania.
• Continuing Education Certificates:  At the conclusion of the course, paper certificates denoting continuing education clock hours will be provided to students who successfully complete the course.  To successfully complete the course, students must attend the entire course (from start to finish), actively participate in the course, and submit a course evaluation form.  Note:  Certificates are printed 72 hours in advance of the scheduled course.  The Continuing Education Office will mail paper certificates within 14 calendar days of the course to any students who register after the certificates are printed.  Tuition for the course covers the cost of the paper certificate.
• Accommodations:  To request special accommodations, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and specific accommodation requested.  Please provide at least 14 calendar day's notice before the scheduled course.
• Cancellations/Refunds:  Please notify the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration.  Registrants who provide more than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 100% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide more than 24 hours' but less than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 50% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation receive 0% tuition refund.
• Questions/Grievances:  For any questions or grievances, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and questions or description of grievances.