Functional Family Therapy Goal Oriented Solutions for families in Bedford-Somerset

2 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.

3 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

4 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

5 Families Will Receive: Relapse Prevention Plan to guide families after treatment ends Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center expertise 12–16 one-to-two hour family sessions held in the home or our office Goal directed, step-by-step process for change

6 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

7 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.

8 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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