Transcript Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Functional Family Therapy
Goal Oriented Solutions for families in Bedford-Somerset
Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a high-quality family intervention program for at-risk youth that builds on family strengths to address and manage a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
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Target Population At-risk youth aged 10 –18 Risky behaviors Missed curfews Drug and alcohol use Anger issues Truancy Disruptive behaviors Conflicts with family members or peers Probation and legal issues 3
A Short-Term Program That Works with the Whole Family During the course of treatment, our specialists help families: Improve communication Find ways to support each other Make positive changes in behavior Strengthen parenting skills Decrease negativity 4
Families Will Receive: 12 –16 one-to-two hour family sessions held in the home or our office Goal directed, step-by-step process for change Relapse Prevention Plan to guide families after treatment ends Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center expertise 5
Positive Outcomes, Proven Results Extensive research shows that FFT is an effective way to: Reduce criminal activity, violent behaviors and high-risk behaviors Significantly reduce the likelihood that siblings will engage in high-risk behaviors Reduce school drop-out rates and increase completion rates Positively impact ways that families address conflict, communication, parenting and youth problem behavior Check out more at www.fftinc.com
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How is FFT different from: Mobile Therapy (MT)?
FFT is structured, family-focused, evidence-based Family Based Mental Health (FBMH)?
FFT is goal directed, no crisis coverage, only one therapist (instead of a team).
Family Focused Treatment?
Don’t confused us with the “Other” FFT.
Functional Family Therapy is evidence-based program. Family-Focus is an FBMH waiver.
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What to Expect FFT Therapists communicate fully with the team, including juvenile probation officers. We can provide any updates that the court needs on client participation and treatment progress.
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Referral Process
Take a referral form today!
Call 814-624-3121 We can assist with getting families Medical Assistance