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1 PCIT is now offered in two locations: Adams Morgan and Fort Totten. Appointment availability throughout the day, after-school and evening hours during the week. We can schedule visits 1-2 times per week. Ask us about our new Tele-Behavioral Health system! Sessions are conducted in both English, Spanish. Portuguese coming soon! You can find more information and our referral form on our website: under Behavioral Health, Early Childhood Program. Tel: 202-420-7122 Georgette Saad Senior Early Childhood Manager 1707B Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009 100 Gallatin St NE Washington DC, 20011 Phone: 202-420-7122 E-mail: Additional Information Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Caption describing picture or graphic. Behavioral Health Early Childhood Program How to Refer: 1. Share with the identified family that you are making this referral.
2 2. Complete a referral form with the caregiver s consent. 3. Include as much information as possible including day/time/location preferences! 4. Email the referral form to Phone: 202-420-7122 E-mail: 1707B Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009 100 Gallatin St NE Washington DC, 20011 Parent child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment for children between the ages of 2y-6y11m. PCIT consists of two phases: child Directed Interaction (CDI) and Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI). CDI focuses on relationship enhancement between caregiver and child . PDI teaches caregivers and children how to work together to follow directions and stay safe within a consistent and predictable routine to use when disruptive behaviors unfold. Every day interactions can improve within 2-3 coaching sessions!
3 In both phases, caregivers practice their new skills in the session until mastery is reached and the child s behavior has improved. Who can participate in PCIT? Caregivers with a child from 2 years- 6y11months Children with the ability to understand what you are saying to them at a year old level Children currently living with participating caregiver at least 50% of the time. Extended family too! Children with behavior problems in school, daycare, home or the community. Any caregiver who would like to be supported during their Interaction with their child ! What does PCIT address? Hyperactivity Inattention Aggressive/disruptive behaviors Non-compliance to basic requests Symptom of depression/anxiety Poor peer interactions Running away from caregiver Cruelty towards animals Recent life stressor/change Known/suspected abuse/neglect Impacted by a traumatic event Developmental Delay Special Programs: Currently accepting referrals for immediate enrollment of parents age 17-25 years old!
4 Children age 0-2 years old for CDI, attachment-based support. Children aged 2-6y11m for both attachment-based support and behavioral modification. Nurture your child s emotional development What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)? Featured from left: Ayla Badell, Inma Iglesias, Marybeth Mangas, Georgette Saad, Carmelita Naves, Claudia Camargo. Not pictured: Sarah Northey, Jocelin Bailey. Ayla Badell, LPC, is a practitioner of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy . She provides services to families in English. Inma Iglesias, LICSW, is a certified PCIT Therapist born in Salamanca, Spain who speaks Spanish and English. She provides individual, group, and family Therapy to children and their parents , and has extensive knowledge in expressive therapies. Marybeth Mangas, LICSW, LCSW-C, School Based Mental Health Clinical Manager, is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist who provides services to children and families in English as well as supervision to clinicians and community support workers at Mary s Center.
5 Georgette Saad, LICSW LCSW-C, Senior Clinical Early Childhood Program Manager, is a Level 1 Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Trainer who provides services to families in English and Spanish as well as consultation and training to clinicians at Mary s Center. Carmelita Naves, LGSW, is currently training in Parent child Interaction Therapy . Carmelita provides services to families, children and adults in English and Spanish at Mary s Center. Claudia Camargo, LICSW is trained in Parent child Interaction Therapy . She provides services to families in English and Spanish to children, adults and families at Mary s Center. Sarah Spencer Northey, LMFT/LPC, specializes in couple and family Therapy and is currently training in Parent child Interaction Therapy . She provides services in English and in Spanish to children, adults, couples, and families at Mary s Center.
6 Jocelin Bailey, LICSW/LCSW-C, specializes in working with children and families. She has extensive experience providing Therapy and behavior support services within the school setting and is currently training in Parent child Interaction Therapy .
