IECMH Approaches to CARE: Keeping the Baby in Mind

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Session #5: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Program at Family Service of Rhode Island

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Virtual Event

8:30-10:30am  Presentation and Discussion

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Description: This session will introduce participants to the IECMH dyadic therapy strategy known as Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an in-person program designed to improve parent-child (caregiver) relationships and address behavioral and emotional issues for children from 2-6 years of age. The session will review why relationship based (dyadic) interventions are most effective for young children who are experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges, and families. Members of the PCIT team at Family Service of RI will give an overview of the how the RI version of this program fits into the RI IECMH landscape, examples of strategies and approaches used with families, and how the PCIT is a community resource for children, families, and providers.

Featured speaker:  McKayla Dove, Clinical Supervisor, Family Service of RI

Registration fee:

- RIAIMH Members:  NO COST with active 2026 membership

- Non-Members:  $40/session

- Undergraduate and Graduate Students: NO COST with valid student email entered during registration

CEUs:   

- NASW (Social Work) Continuing Education Units : $30/session (small online CC fee applied)

- CELP (Center for Early Learning Professionals) 2 contact hours (no cost for participants)

IECMH-Competencies toward IECMH-Endorsement® - Theoretical Foundations: Relationship-focused Therapeutic Practice; Infant/Young Child/Family Centered Practice - suggested competencies noted on event participation certificate. IMH Endorsement® applicants may select other appropriate IMH Competencies® 

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