Parent-child interaction therapy worksheet

• Give an example of a recent instance in which you gave your child your full attention. What feelings did you see your children exhibiting during this swap?

• Name three particular good habits that your child demonstrates. How can you support the persistence of these behaviors by praising and reinforcing them?

• Tell about a recent struggle you and your kid had. Use the following processes to solve problems: identify the issue, generate potential solutions, select a solution, and assess its viability.

• Name three nonverbal clues that your youngster uses to express their feelings. In what way can you effectively reply to let your child know that you recognise and comprehend how they are feeling?

• Talk about an instance where your kid found a task difficult. Use problem-solving techniques to assist your child in overcoming obstacles.

• Examine various ways in which empowering your child to solve problems themselves could be achieved. Give an instance of a case where working together to solve problems worked well.

• Think back to a moment when you and your child did not communicate well. What activities can you do to improve your ability to actively listen in the future?

• Talk about how important it is to catch your kids doing well. In what ways does emphasizing constructive behavior lead to a better relationship between parents and children?

References:

• McNeil CB, Hembree-Kigin TL, and Anhalt K., Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.

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