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Table 1 Comparison of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Chicago Parent Program (CPP) populations, delivery models, clinician training, and fidelity procedures

From: Study protocol for a comparative effectiveness trial of two parent training programs in a fee-for-service mental health clinic: can we improve mental health services to low-income families?

Parent training variable

PCIT

CPP

Original validation sample

Children aged 2 to 7 years with externalizing behavior disorders

Children aged 2 to 5 years from community samples

Predominantly White, lower/middle and middle income families

Predominantly African-American and Latino, low-income families

Delivery format

Live, individual coaching of parent-child dyad

Parent groups

Treatment participants

Parent, child, one PCIT therapist

Eight to 12 parents, two CPP group leaders, no children

Treatment components

Manualized program

Manualized program

Therapist provides didactic and live skills coaching sessions

Parents watch/critique video vignettes of parent-child models

Parent wears microphone in their ear to receive clinician feedback and support

Clinician-led parent group discussions, role play exercises, and group activities

Weekly homework

Weekly homework

Progress based on mastery attainment

Progress based on session attendance

Parenting skills taught

Child-directed interaction skills

Child-directed interaction skills

Child management skills

Child management skills

Stress management

Stress management

Problem-solving skills

Problem-solving skills

Clinician qualifications

Masters degree or higher

High school diploma or higher

Licensed mental health service provider (or 4th year doctoral student in psychology)

Outstanding interpersonal skills (based on references)

 

Prior experience working with parents

Basic clinician training

Five-day workshop (40 hours)

Two-day workshop (16 hours)

Clinician certification

Completion of (1) initial training, (2) continued training, (3) certified PCIT therapist application. Certification renewable every 2 years

Completion of (1) initial training workshop, (2) pass written test, (3) lead at least two CPP groups, (4) three fidelity assessments exhibiting adherence and skill in conducting CPP groups

Fidelity monitoring procedures

Independent fidelity assessments,

Independent fidelity assessments

Submit video-recorded PCIT sessions

Submit audio-recorded CPP sessions