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Sarmasti Z, Shoghi B. A Structured Intervention to Improve Parent-Child Interactions Based on Play. JNIP 2025; 25 (29) :1-32
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Department of Educational Psychology, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a structured, evidence-based psychological intervention designed to enhance the quality of interactions between parents and children. This therapy aims to improve parents' communication skills during play and manage children's challenging behaviors, thereby strengthening a positive and enduring parent-child relationship. The protocol proposed in this article includes 10 educational and therapeutic sessions divided into two main phases: Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) and Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI). In the first phase, parents become familiar with techniques such as describing the child's behavior and providing positive reinforcement to establish a supportive and empathetic connection. In the second phase, parents learn skills for giving clear commands and managing behaviors using nonviolent approaches, such as the time-out technique. This intervention is implemented through theoretical training, observation of practical examples, supervised practice, and continuous feedback to parents. A review of the research background and documentation demonstrates the high effectiveness and adaptability of this therapy in various populations, including children with behavioral disorders and families with children with special needs. This article, by providing a practical framework for localizing this intervention and its theoretical adaptation, takes a step toward improving child mental health and parent-child relationships in clinical and research contexts in Iran.
Keywords: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Parent-Child Relationships, Parents' Communication Skills in Play
Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/08/15 | Revised: 2025/08/23 | Accepted: 2025/08/29 | Published: 2025/09/1
Received: 2025/08/15 | Revised: 2025/08/23 | Accepted: 2025/08/29 | Published: 2025/09/1
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