Impact of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) training formats on trainee learning and skills

What is it about?

Training mental health providers in evidence-based treatments is important to have best outcomes for families. Our study found that mental health clinicians who attended a 5-day training workshop about Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, either in one long segment or two shorter segments, had increased knowledge of the treatment protocol, felt more confident about using the treatment, and showed better behavior coding skills after completion. These improvements occurred even when trainees had already learned about the treatment previously.

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Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Our study shows that even providers who have already been exposed to Parent-Child Interaction Therapy can benefit from attending an official training workshop. The findings support flexibility with training formats and highlights areas to emphasize during Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) training.