Virtual Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: New Directions in a Post-Pandemic World

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a well-established and well-known evidence-based treatment for young children exhibiting acting out and internalizing behaviors. PCIT therapists change the dynamics between parents and children by coaching caregivers while they play with their child so that parents can adapt their behaviors in the moment to help connect with their child and respond to challenges. PCIT has historically been an in-person treatment that takes place in a special clinic room with a one-way mirror. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many providers have shifted to Internet-Based PCIT and now provide a remote version of the treatment. During this presentation we will discuss the research behind standard PCIT, how PCIT is implemented, and the current research and practical experience of providing Internet-Based PCIT, which is showing extreme promise and is sometimes considered to be preferable to the traditional in-person modality.

About the Speaker:

Leah Clionsky is a clinical psychologist practicing in Houston, Texas. She is the owner and director of two child psychology private practices--Thriving Child Center and PCIT Experts. Dr. Clionsky earned her Ph.D. at University of Florida under the direct mentorship of Dr. Sheila Eyberg, the developer of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and worked for BCM for several years as an Assistant Professor before going into full-time private practice. Dr. Clionsky has extensive research and clinical experience with PCIT and has been using this modality since 2007 with over 300 families. She has presented nationally on PCIT and has co-authored several articles and book chapters on PCIT. She is the Texas Regional PCIT trainer.

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