Family Therapy:

Family therapy is a form of treatment that views psychological problems of children and their treatment in terms of the interactions among family members. Families are seen as an integrated, interconnected unit in which psychological functioning is influenced by each and every family member individually and collectively as an entire system.

It aims at:

• Improving communication skills.
• Providing skills for coping with challenging situations.
• Offering new insight and understanding.
• Identifying problem areas within the family.
• Providing strategies for handling conflict in the family.
• Improving and strengthening relationships.

Used in:

• Developmental disorders
• Anxiety
• Mood disorders
• Phobias
• Psychotic disorders
• Drug and behavioural addiction