PCIT International Mission Statement

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an empirically-supported treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral disorders that places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns. PCIT International was created to promote fidelity in the practice and training of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy through well-conducted research, training, and continuing education of therapists and trainers. By creating an interface between the scholarly activities of PCIT researchers and the expertise of front-line clinicians, PCIT International promotes healthy family functioning.

The goals of PCIT International are to:

• foster the growth and expertise of the network of local, regional, national, and international PCIT therapists
• highlight the research activities and clinical innovations developed by the PCIT community
• empower parents to make changes that will lead to a nurturing and secure relationship with their children
• improve the lives of children and families worldwide through the provision of sound, empirically-based assessment and treatment.