Session notes on CDI

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I thought I’d share the notes I took during an early therapy session where we started learning about Child-Directed Interaction.

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Helping the non-compliant child – (reference book)

(“parenting the strong-willed child” is the subtitle I believe)

Child-Directed interaction is similar to play therapy and is the first step of PCIT.

Things to do during CDI:

• Behavioral description (sportscaster play-by-play, start with “you”, connect to present activity)
• Reflection (reinforce and rephrase)
• Labeled praise (praise specifics)
• Imitate (do the things they do which are appropriate)

Avoid:

• Commands (direct or indirect)
• Questions (these take the initiative from the child – you are along for the ride)
• Critical statements (this includes sarcasm)

Dealing with misbehavior during CDI:

• Ignore anything that is not dangerous or destructive (don’t smile, frown, or react in other ways).
• Stop your do’s.
• Praise as soon as they act appropriately.
• Stop the play for destructive or aggressive behavior.

Tips & Tricks:

• Have specific toys that are for CDI
• Have a specific place (like the kitchen table)
• Have a regular time

Transfer to Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI) once 5 minutes of CDI produces 10 behavioral descriptions, 10 reflections, and 10 labeled praises and no more than a total of 3 questions, criticisms, and critical statements.

Look for the book 1-2-3 Magic