Parent-Child Interaction Therapy as a Family-Oriented Approach to Behavioral Management Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Report

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To present a case study illustrating the application of parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) for management of a child's externalizing behaviors related to a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS: An 11-year-old boy's history and injury are described, followed by a description of PCIT and the course of therapy. RESULTS: After 9 sessions of PCIT, the child displayed fewer negative behaviors, and his mother's distress was reduced. CONCLUSIONS: This case demonstrates the feasibility of using PCIT with a child older than the recommended age range to address behavior problems associated with TBI.