Early Childhood Intervention

Specialty track includes training in the following rotations

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

The University of Miami Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (UM PCIT) program provides FREE evidence-based parent training to families with children ages 2 to 7. The program primarily serves children referred for disruptive behavior problems or parents who have physically abused their children. We also provide PCIT-CALM services for young children with elevated anxiety.  Trainees receive training in accordance with the PCIT International Training guidelines and are paired with a postdoctoral fellow/Associate Director as a co-therapist on at least one case. Beyond serving as a co-therapist, trainees (unless serving in a supervisor role) are responsible for all clinical documentation (e.g., progress notes, intake reports). Trainees receive live supervision from the postdoctoral fellow/Associate Director before, during, and after each session. Further, the Clinical Director provides monthly group supervision/training, which include case discussion, practicing of coaching skills, and video review of sessions. It is expected that individuals who join this rotation commit to completing the full course of PCIT training to ensure that they will be able to meet qualifications for PCIT certification or Within-Agency Trainer by the end of the year. 

Site Where Services Are Provided

Services are typically offered at 2 different clinics (Mailman Center for Child Development and ConnectFamilias in Little Havana) and via telehealth (I-PCIT).