TY - JOUR PY - 2023// TI - Enhancing attachment-based aspects of PCIT for young children with a history of maltreatment JO - Frontiers in psychology A1 - Belanger, Kristine A1 - Gennis, Hannah A1 - Ottenbreit, Nicole A1 - Racine, Nicole SP - e1229109 EP - e1229109 VL - 14 IS - N2 - Disruptive behavior difficulties, such as aggression, non-compliance, and emotional outbursts, are common among children exposed to maltreatment. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an effective parenting intervention for addressing child behavior difficulties, however, treatment retention and engagement among parents remain a concern in the clinical setting. This paper describes how the delivery of an intervention that teaches attachment theory concepts (Circle of Security-Parenting, COS-P) prior to PCIT can increase engagement and retention among parents of maltreated children and inform new coaching practices. A detailed description of how to extend and integrate COS-P concepts with PCIT for maltreated families using specific strategies is provided. Recommendations, limitations, and next steps for research are presented.
Language: en
LA - en SN - 1664-1078 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1229109 ID - ref1 ER -