Children are born with different temperaments; some are easy going and some have more difficulty adjusting to the rhythms of everyday life. Parents often find that "common sense" child-rearing practices for children with easier temperaments may not work for a child with behavior problems. The result is increasing frustration and tension between parent and child, as well as decreasing effectiveness with tantrums, defiance, and misbehavior. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a research-supported program that aims to improve parent- child relationships and child behavior by working with both parents and children together. It uses a unique combination of behavioral therapy, play therapy, and parent training to teach more effective discipline techniques and improve the parent–child relationship.
Key words: Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), behaviorally based therapy,
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