Effectiveness of a Parent–Child Interaction Therapy‐Based Trauma‐Focused Interaction Module for Trauma‐Exposed Children: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial | Synapse
April 13, 2026Open Access
Effectiveness of a Parent–Child Interaction Therapy‐Based Trauma‐Focused Interaction Module for Trauma‐Exposed Children: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Points
This research investigates the effectiveness of a parent-child interaction therapy-based module for trauma-exposed children.
Conducted a randomized controlled trial
Utilized a trauma-focused interaction module
Targeted young children and their caregivers
Preliminary evidence suggests TFI-PCIT is effective
Demonstrates developmental sensitivity for young traumatized children
Abstract
These findings provide preliminary evidence that TFI-PCIT may be a promising, developmentally sensitive intervention for young traumatized children and their caregivers.