KC PCIT

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

When children know what they’re doing right, they’re more likely to do it again—and your relationship grows stronger at the same time.

PCIT helps parents learn how to use praise and play to build positive behavior and stronger connections.

02/12/2026

Moments of big behavior often trigger big thoughts for parents:
“I’m doing something wrong.”
“This should be easier by now.”
“I can’t handle this.”

CBT teaches us that these automatic thoughts matter. They shape how our body feels—and how we respond to our child.
When parents can shift their self-talk to something more supportive, like:
✔ “This is hard, but it’s temporary.”
✔ “My calm helps my child calm.”
✔ “I don’t have to fix this perfectly.”
…it creates space for regulation, connection, and effective parenting.
This isn’t about being calm all the time. It’s about noticing your thoughts, choosing ones that help, and modeling the very skills we want our kids to learn.

👉 CBT works best when families practice together.
In therapy, we teach children coping skills and support parents in learning how to use those same CBT tools in real-life moments—especially the hard ones.
Because lasting change happens when skills are practiced at home, not just in session. 💛

02/10/2026

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based approach that helps us understand the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

For kids, CBT teaches skills like:
✔ noticing feelings
✔ identifying unhelpful thoughts
✔ learning coping and problem-solving strategies

But here’s the important part:
CBT isn’t just for kids. Parents learn these skills too.

Children borrow their regulation from the adults around them. When parents can notice their own thoughts (“This is hard, but I can handle it”), manage big feelings, and respond intentionally, kids learn those same skills—often without a single word being said.

CBT works best when the whole family speaks the same “skills language.”
Because when parents practice these tools, kids don’t just hear them…they experience them. 💛

02/05/2026

Our next SPACE parenting group starts February 23rd via ZOOM. Check out our website for details or to sign up at kcpcit.com/spacegroups

02/04/2026

Our next SPACE group starts February 23rd! Find details on our website at kcpcit.com/spacegroups

01/28/2026

Do you have a child with anxiety and feel unsure how to support them? This parent group is designed for you!

Grounded in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based treatment, this group focuses on teaching parents how anxiety works and how changes in parent responses can help reduce anxiety’s hold on children and family life.

Sign up on our website at https://www.kcpcit.com/spacegroups

01/27/2026

Being the “anchor” doesn’t mean ignoring big feelings.

It means staying grounded enough to help your child weather the storm.

01/22/2026

In PCIT, Special Time (CDI) is foundational—because when children feel seen and valued, cooperation grows.

👉 Start small. Just a few minutes.
Consistency matters more than perfection.

01/20/2026

👉 Start small. Fresh air. A few minutes together. Connection grows.

01/15/2026

Simple ways to reset with game night:

* Choose games that are age-appropriate and cooperative when possible
* Keep the focus on fun, not winning
* Model calm responses to frustration or losing
* Notice and praise effort, turn-taking, and flexibility

👉 Start small. One short game. One shared laugh.

01/14/2026