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Unlock Success: Embrace Cultural and Ethnic Diversity in Family Therapy
Every family holds its unique set of values, beliefs, and traditions. Through these diverse lenses, we shape our understanding of the world and the intricate bonds that tie us together.
Who is the Developer of FFT? Remembering Dr. James Alexander
Dr. James Alexander, the developer of Functional Family Therapy (FFT), was a licensed clinical psychologist and family therapist who dedicated his career to developing and promoting evidence-based int...
The Power of Early Intervention with Functional Family Therapy
Like adults, young people can struggle with mental health issues, substance abuse, and traumatic experiences that can negatively impact their development and future opportunities. Early intervention i...
Juvenile Probation Officer and Family Relationships Improve Outcomes
Juvenile probation can be a critical intervention for youth who have committed a crime or engaged in delinquent behavior. By providing support, guidance, and accountability, probation officers can hel...
Strategies to Fund and Select the Best Family Preservation Programs
Funding family preservation programs is essential to ensure children, families, and communities' health, safety, and general well-being. With the implementation of the Family First Prevention Services...
Generational Trauma: Breaking the Cycle of Its Impact on Youth
Very few people go through life without encountering some form of trauma. However, the types of trauma and the responses to it can differ greatly from one person to the next. Responses can be severe t...
Can States Reduce the High Cost of Youth Incarceration?
In 2014, The Justice Policy Institute (JPI) first analyzed the cost of juvenile incarceration to find more than 33 states plus the District of Columbia report over $100,000 per incarcerated youth in a...
Functional Family Therapy and the Family First Prevention Services Act
The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), signed into law in 2018, provides funding to help prevent child abuse and neglect in the U.S. The law changes the way states receive federal child wel...
The Impact of FFT on One Family's Relationship
Today we are sharing the story of a daughter who had enough of dealing with her parents while also experiencing mental health issues— until her FFT therapist provided effective guidance and support fo...
Why Evidence-Based Family Therapy is More Effective Than Youth Incarceration
While there has been a significant decrease in the number of youth incarcerated over the years, nearly a third of juvenile arrests still lead to detention placement. Of those youth, 57% are detained f...
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