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 Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a proven, evidence-based model that helps therapists create lasting change for families. In this blog, one clinician shares how FFT transformed not only her work wi...

What Is Functional Family Therapy (FFT)?

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is recognized as an evidence-based model for youth with behavioral challenges and their families. Implemented across the Unite...

 FFT Alone Isn’t Enough—Consultation Makes the Model Work 

In agencies serving families with high-risk youth, every decision matters. When interventions fail, families spiral further into crisis, staf...

A fundamental principle of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is respect. It’s why I’m in my 22nd year practicing this deeply human, richly clinical model of family therapy. For those unfamiliar with FFT...

According to an article by the World Economic Forum, American adults average 12 jobs by the time they are 55. Growing economic, social, and environmental pressures all impact the frequency at which pe...

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a practical, evidence-based, team-based approach for working with at-risk youth and their families. Rooted in decades of research and clinical application, FFT is a ...

Day after day, juvenile justice staff bear witness to stories of abuse, neglect, violence, and various hardships. Over time, this repeated exposure can result in secondary trauma, a form of emotional ...

Effective, evidence-basedservicesarepivotalfor addressing the underlyingfactors that may lead to child maltreatment.Well-tested and proven strategiesthatsupport families in their community andpromote ...

Child welfare workforce challenges are a prevalent issue that can have significant implications for the care and support provided to vulnerable children and families. High turnover rates, difficulties...