Table 1.
Comparison of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Chicago Parent Program (CPP) populations, delivery models, clinician training, and fidelity procedures
| Parent training variable | PCIT | CPP |
|---|---|---|
| Original validation sample |
Children aged 2 to 7 years with externalizing behavior disorders |
Children aged 2 to 5 years from community samples |
| Predominantly White, lower/middle and middle income families |
Predominantly African-American and Latino, low-income families |
|
| Delivery format |
Live, individual coaching of parent-child dyad |
Parent groups |
| Treatment participants |
Parent, child, one PCIT therapist |
Eight to 12 parents, two CPP group leaders, no children |
| Treatment components |
Manualized program |
Manualized program |
| Therapist provides didactic and live skills coaching sessions |
Parents watch/critique video vignettes of parent-child models |
|
| Parent wears microphone in their ear to receive clinician feedback and support |
Clinician-led parent group discussions, role play exercises, and group activities |
|
| Weekly homework |
Weekly homework |
|
| Progress based on mastery attainment |
Progress based on session attendance |
|
| Parenting skills taught |
Child-directed interaction skills |
Child-directed interaction skills |
| Child management skills |
Child management skills |
|
| Stress management |
Stress management |
|
| Problem-solving skills |
Problem-solving skills |
|
| Clinician qualifications |
Masters degree or higher |
High school diploma or higher |
| Licensed mental health service provider (or 4th year doctoral student in psychology) |
Outstanding interpersonal skills (based on references) |
|
| |
Prior experience working with parents |
|
| Basic clinician training |
Five-day workshop (40 hours) |
Two-day workshop (16 hours) |
| Clinician certification |
Completion of (1) initial training, (2) continued training, (3) certified PCIT therapist application. Certification renewable every 2 years |
Completion of (1) initial training workshop, (2) pass written test, (3) lead at least two CPP groups, (4) three fidelity assessments exhibiting adherence and skill in conducting CPP groups |
| Fidelity monitoring procedures | Independent fidelity assessments, |
Independent fidelity assessments |
| Submit video-recorded PCIT sessions | Submit audio-recorded CPP sessions |