Parents of an adolescent diagnosed with a conduct disorder say,"We don't know how to respond when our child breaks the rules in our house.Is there any treatment that might help us?" Which therapy is likely to be helpful for these parents?

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In parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT),the therapist sits behind one-way mirrors and coaches parents through an ear audio device while they interact with their children.The therapist can suggest strategies that reinforce positive behavior in the adolescent.The goal is to improve parenting strategies and thereby reduce problematic behavior.Behavior modification therapy may help the adolescent,but the parents are seeking help for themselves.Multi-systemic therapy is much broader and does not target the parents' need.

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