Regional Counseling Center Inc.
Respect Care Change
150 Prospect Ave. Suite 102 ,
Franklin, PA 16323
814-676-5614
815 Grandview Road, Oil City, PA 16301814-432-3320
150 Prospect Ave. Suite 102 Franklin, PA 16323
Regional Counseling Center Inc.
Respect Care Change
Parent Child Interactive Therapy
PCIT
PCIT (Parent Child Interactive Therapy) is a therapy that helps parents increase their bond and attachment with their child by promoting positive statements and weeding out negative behaviors. In the first half of PCIT called CDI we work on increasing the positive interaction so that it helps show how your child reacts and appreciates that positive attention. In the second half of the PCIT called PDI we work on the parent giving commands and then when the command is not followed through, then a consequence is given, followed through and then the command is followed through after the consequence is complete.
This allows the parent to re establish their power as a parent and allows them to practice the consequence in a controlled environment. The time frame is about 16 to 24 weeks each half depending on how fast the parents can move through the skills. Once completed, the family graduates and can move to other services.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller
Parent Child Interactive Therapy
Mental Health Clinicians
Mobile Nursing
Consulting Psychiatrist
Susan Whittemore, MS
Susan started her internship for the Transitions program in the spring of 2021 and proceeded to graduate in August 2021 with her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is our new School Based Therapist! Susan enjoys working with school-aged children and adolescents, which makes her very excited for this new position! In her free time, Susan spends time at her own kids’ sporting events. She is also a huge Pittsburgh Penguins fan and can be found watching every game of the year. Susan is an animal lover; she has 4 dogs at home that are her pride and joy!
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services to meet the need of the individuals.
Our Philosophy and Approach
PCIT therapy has 2 main goals
1. promoting effective behavior management/discipline techniques.
2. Enhancing a postie relationship between parent and child.
Areas of Focus Will Include as Needed:
PCIT consists of approximately 16-20 weekly sessions with a child 2-7 years of age focusing on caregiver/parent interaction by addressing the following:
Positive interactions
Strengthening pro-social child behaviors
developing appropriate consequences for behaviors and managing acting out behaviors across all settings.