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