Therapeutic Services

The immediate emotional effects of abuse and neglect—isolation, fear, and an inability to trust—can translate into lifelong consequences, including low self-esteem, depression, and relationship difficulties. Individual, family and group therapeutic services are available at all CAPC family resource centers. Services are offered to child victims of abuse and trauma on a sliding fee schedule.

Treatment modalities offered include: play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, social and emotional learning, and the  innovative Parent Child Interaction Therapy.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a proven parent-child program designed to assist parents of children with behavioral problems (e.g. aggression, non-compliance, defiance, and temper tantrums). Originally developed by Dr. Sheila Eyberg, PCIT is a unique treatment program that focuses on promoting positive parent-child relationships and interactions while teaching parents effective child management skills.

The most appropriate referrals are children between the ages of 2-7 years who are exhibiting some challenging behavioral issues. Parents will learn:

  • how to develop consistently positive and supportive communication with your child;
  • elements of effective discipline; and
  • child management skills

In PCIT, parents acquire specific skills and practice these skills until mastery is achieved and their child's behavior has improved.

2007 KAHI radio interview

For more information about PCIT or other therapeutic services at our family resource centers, please email capc@capcplacer.org