2 Seats Left! PCIT Live, Virtual Training (via Zoom) - June 26-28, 2024 & August 22-23, 2024

Overview of the PCIT Virtual Training

• The Live, PCIT Virtual Training course is the first step to Certification in PCIT.
• The PCIT Virtual Training is a 5-Day course that separated into two workshops. The initial, 3-Day, Live Workshop focuses on the first phase of PCIT - the Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) Phase. The second, 2-Day, Live Workshop occurs approximately 8 weeks later and is designed for the second phase of PCIT - the Parent-Directed Interaction Phase.
• Trainees who want to become Certified in PCIT must attend both workshops.
• This Live, Virtual PCIT Training is conducted via Zoom by two Certified PCIT Global Trainers.
• The PCIT Virtual training provides a live, interactive learning environment with PCIT experts and other trainees.  The training also provides opportunities for trainees to practice newly acquired PCIT skills through role plays, mock sessions, breakout sessions, and other related activities.

Continuing Education Credits - American Psychological Association (APA)

• Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
• Participants will receive 19.0 APA Approved CE credit hours upon successful completion of the CDI Workshop.
• Participants will receive 13.0 APA Approved CE credit hours upon successful completion of the PDI Workshop.
• Participants are not required to attend both workshops to receive CE credits, each workshop is independent

Continuing Education Credits - National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

• Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Inc. is also approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
• Participants will receive 32.5 Approved NASW CE credit hours upon successful completion of both the CDI & PDI Workshops.
• Participants are required to attend both workshops to receive NASW CE credits.

PCIT Virtual Training Package Cost:

The Virtual PCIT Training package is $3,000 per person (plus $75 service fee)

What is included in the PCIT Virtual Training Package:

• 5-days of PCIT Training
• 12 months of consultation calls with Certified PCIT Global Trainers
• Video review of four key PCIT sessions with written feedback
• All PCIT training materials, including the ​​empirically-supported PCIT Protocol and PCIT Training Curriculum
• Access to our PCIT Resource Center which contains a wide variety of resources and handouts
• Access to the DPICS video library which contains over 50 parent-child videos for additional coding practice
• 20% Discount with Psychological Assessment Resources (PAR) when you order the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI)
• Access to a Monthly Call with PCIT Certified Global Trainers who present on important PCIT topics
• Participants will receive 19.0 APA Approved CE credit hours upon successful completion of the CDI Workshop
• Participants will receive 13.0 APA Approved CE credit hours upon successful completion of the PDI Workshop
• Participants will receive 32.5 Approved NASW CE credit hours upon successful completion of both the CDI & PDI Workshops
• When applicable, review of your PCIT Certification Application (no additional fees for application review)

Workshop Details (For PCIT Certification - Trainees must attend both workshops):

Child Directed Interaction - 3 Days (Workshop #1 of 2)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST)

Thursday, June 27, 2024 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST)

Friday, June 28, 2024 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST)

*Trainees will earn 19.0 APA Approved CE Credit Hours for Completing the CDI Workshop

Parent Directed Interaction - 2 Days (Workshop #2 of 2)

Thursday, August 22, 2024 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST)

Friday, August 23, 2024 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST)

*Trainees will earn 13.0 APA Approved CE Credit Hours for Completing the PDI Workshop

*NASW Trainees will earn 32.5 NASW Approved CE Credit Hours for Completing both the CDI & PDI Workshops

Training Location:

Your Home or Office (Training conducted using Zoom)

Trainers:

Chris Campbell, Ph.D. - Certified PCIT Global Trainer

Amber Farrington, Ph.D. - Certified PCIT Global Trainer

Educational Objectives for the CDI Workshop

1. Reference at least 2 research articles discussing the evidence supporting the effectiveness of PCIT
2. Name at least 2 diagnoses that PCIT is designed to treat
3. Describe 3 codes within the DPICS Coding System, and provide 2 example verbalizations for each code
4. Describe the rationale/purpose of at least 3 codes within the DPICS Coding System
5. Explain the purpose of the priority order in DPICS coding
6. Explain the purpose and benefits of the Child Directed Interaction (CDI) phase of PCIT
7. Identify the 5 PRIDE skills used in the CDI phase of PCIT
8. Identify the 3 Avoid skills in the CDI phase of PCIT
9. Explain the rationale for providing PRIDE skills and refraining from the Avoid skills in the CDI phase
10. Describe 3 benefits of Special Time homework
11. Explain the rationale for reviewing CDI homework with parents every session
12. Explain the rationale for utilizing active ignoring
13. Explain the number of verbalizations a caregiver needs to demonstrate during a 5-minute coding period in order to meet CDI mastery criteria
14. Describe 2 different coaching techniques used in CDI
15. Identify 2 locations (or formats) where PCIT services can be delivered
16. Identify the 10 procedural steps in a CDI Coaching session
17. Identify 2 strategies that can be used to address CDI coaching challenges

Educational Objectives for the PDI Workshop

1. Describe the purpose and benefits of the Parent Directed Interaction (PDI) phase of PCIT
2. Identify at least 3 guidelines of effective commands
3. Describe the time-out procedure that is used in the PDI phase of PCIT
4. Explain 2 differences in coding between the CDI and PDI phases
5. Compare and contrast coaching in the CDI and PDI phases
6. Identify 2 strategies that can be used to address PDI coaching challenges
7. Explain PDI to a Child during a role-play situation with a trainer
8. Explain the House Rule procedures during a role-play situation with a trainer
9. Explain the Public Behaviors procedures during a role-play situation with a trainer

Audience

Mental Health Professionals who have a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a mental health field (Clinical, Counseling, School, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Psychiatry) or related mental health discipline and are licensed to practice and provide mental health services through their state board, province, or country.

Instructional Level

Intermediate Level Course

Certification in PCIT

Please note, participation in the CDI & PDI Workshops alone does not constitute Certification in PCIT. Click here to see the 5 Steps to PCIT Certification.

Commercial Support

Please note - we do not have any current conflicts of interest and/or commercial support for the CE program, presentations, and/or instructors.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Due to limited seating, you may request to cancel your registration for a full refund, up to 60 days before the first day of training. This gives us the opportunity to offer your seat to another individual. To cancel, please send an email to contact@pcit-training.com. If you cancel within 60 days of the first day of training, we offer a credit to your account, but do not offer refunds. You may use these credits towards any future PCIT training offered by Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Inc. The training credit can be transferred to another individual. When you register for PCIT training, you agree to these terms.

Training & Certification Requirements

The intended audience for PCIT training includes clinicians who have a master’s degree or higher (or an international equivalent of a master’s degree) in a mental health field who are independently licensed mental health service providers, or license-eligible and working under the supervision of a licensed mental health service provider. Alternatively, clinicians may be advanced psychology doctoral students who are conducting clinical work under the supervision of a licensed mental health service provider.

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All licensed mental health professionals (and license eligible clinicians) who are legally and ethically qualified to provide mental health services with children and families within their state, province, or country are eligible for Certification in PCIT. 

It is the responsibility of the trainee, not Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Inc., to ensure that they are legally and ethically able to provide PCIT services within their state, province, or country. If you have additional questions regarding your ability to legally and ethically provide PCIT services (and get reimbursed for mental health treatment), we encourage you to contact your professional governing body within your state, province, or country.