Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is a probably efficacious, evidenced-based
treatment, which has been proven to decrease problem behaviors of children, as well as
improve parent-child interactions. The first phase is the Child-Directed Interaction (CDI),
which allows the child to lead the play session, while parents are taught to interact
without giving demands, asking questions, or providing criticism. According to the
DSM-IV-TR, Reactive Attachment Disorder is a rare diagnosis. Many attachment
therapists indicate that traditional approaches to treatment have not been demonstrated as
being effective with these children. This study will examine the CDI phase of Parent-
Child Interaction Therapy as a potential treatment option for children diagnosed with
Reactive Attachment Disorder.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:USF/oai:scholarcommons.usf.edu:etd-4903 |
| Date | 20 November 2007 |
| Creators | Soulounias-Arriaga, Demetria |
| Publisher | Scholar Commons |
| Source Sets | University of South Flordia |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | Graduate Theses and Dissertations |
| Rights | default |
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