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CDI
Child-Directed Interaction
Caregivers learn to follow the child's lead during structured play, give positive attention to helpful behavior, and build warmth through the PRIDE skills.
Child Therapy & PCIT
Helping children and caregivers reconnect and grow together.
Marcelo brings dedicated child-therapy experience and uses the Parent–Child Interaction Therapy approach to strengthen connection, develop effective parenting skills, and support healthier behavior.
Parent–Child Interaction Therapy
A practical approach built around the relationship.
PCIT actively involves both the child and caregiver. Caregivers practice specific interaction skills with their child while receiving guidance and coaching. The aim is to create more positive connection, clearer communication, and more consistent responses to challenging behavior.
The work remains attentive to each child's developmental needs and to the caregiver's experience, strengths, and goals.
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How PCIT works
Two complementary phases
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PDI
Parent-Directed Interaction
Caregivers practice clear, developmentally appropriate directions and consistent follow-through, helping the child understand expectations and experience greater predictability.
Positive interaction skills
The PRIDE skills
These skills help caregivers strengthen the relationship and give positive, specific attention to behaviors they want to encourage.
Labeled praise Reflection Imitation Behavioral description Enjoyment and enthusiasm
Reasons families reach out
Support for challenging moments at home.
Suitability for PCIT and the goals of treatment are discussed individually with each family.
Frequent tantrums or emotional outbursts Defiance and difficulty following directions Aggressive or disruptive behavior Strained parent–child interactions Difficulty with emotional regulation Caregiver stress and uncertainty
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