Transcript Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

Functional Family Therapy
Goal Oriented Solutions for families in
Bedford-Somerset
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
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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
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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
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A Short-Term Program That Works
with the Whole Family
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During the course of treatment, our
specialists help families:
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Improve communication
Find ways to support each other
Make positive changes in behavior
Strengthen parenting skills
Decrease negativity
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Families Will Receive:
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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
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Positive Outcomes, Proven Results
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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
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Check out more at www.fftinc.com
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How is FFT different from:
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Mobile Therapy (MT)?
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Family Based Mental Health (FBMH)?
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FFT is structured, family-focused, evidence-based
FFT is goal directed, no crisis coverage, only one
therapist (instead of a team).
Family Focused Treatment?
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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
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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