Dr. Ian Schere

One of the most important things for parents of pre-teens to remember, is that the biggest motivation for your child's behaviors is attention from you. Your child will try all sorts of things to get and keep your attention, and those behaviors that work will increase while those behaviors that don't will typically go away. Children love and thrive on praise from their parents, but in many cases, those behaviors that yield negative attention from you (such as yelling or punishing) will often reinforce those unappreciated behaviors, as well.

PCIT incorporates elements from psychology's social learning theory and attachment theory. It helps parents address their children's problematic behaviors while increasing positive feelings between parent and child. These increased positive feelings make children inclined to be compliant, while consistent positive attention for desired behaviors, teaches children what to do to get that attention they crave.

I have specializations in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy & in Motivational Interviewing. Both treatment methods are evidence base and proven effective. I feel that when it comes to the care of you and your family, it is essental that the treatment we choose is proven to work.