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title: FFT History | Development of FFT Infographic
description: Functional Family Therapy (FFT) was founded in the 1970s by Dr. James F. Alexander. FFT LLC, the model's training and dissemination organization, was formed in 1998. View our infographic to learn more about FFT's history.
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# FFTSM Clinical Model: 50 Year Heritage 

Jim Alexander developed the Functional Family Therapy (FFTSM) clinical model in the 1970s, and over the ensuing 50 years, 31,500 youth and families have participated in 72 peer-reviewed studies.

 

If you are interested in learning more about FFT's research studies, [contact us here.](https://www.fftllc.com/contact-us)

 

![FFT History Infographic](https://www.fftllc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FFT%20History%20Infographic%20fv3.png?width=1068&name=FFT%20History%20Infographic%20fv3.png) 

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