Functional Family Therapy

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Psychology

Astrid van Dam

Marta Anderson

Thomas L. Sexton

American Psychological Association

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Pages: 262

This book details the history, science, and practice of Functional Family Therapy (FFT), an evidence-based model practitioners can use to understand families, the problems they face, and how to enable families to create real and lasting change.

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) has evolved from a theory taught only in universities to become a treatment model implemented in more than eight countries and ten languages. It features specialized training, certification, and systemic fidelity processes that are used worldwide. FFT has been recognized in recent years as one of the premier evidence-based family intervention models for working with adolescents with problem behaviors.

Chapters describe the evolution of the theory and extensive research support for FFT, provide overviews of each stage of treatment, and offer practical guidance for using FFT in a variety of contexts including juvenile and adult justice, child welfare, foster care, and behavioral health; using FFT in community contexts, including training and supervision and measuring and integrating client feedback; and using cutting-edge technological advances to better deliver optimal outcomes for families.

Astrid van Dam

Astrid van Dam, Ph.D.: Dr. van Dam is a clinical psychologist specializing in family-based interventions. She has contributed to the implementation and development of FFT, particularly in community and cross-cultural settings, focusing on helping diverse families navigate complex behavioral and relational issues.

Marta Anderson

Marta Anderson, Ph.D.: Dr. Anderson is an expert in mental health interventions for families and adolescents. She has worked extensively with FFT, applying its principles in juvenile justice and child welfare programs. Her research focuses on improving therapeutic outcomes in underserved communities.

Thomas L. Sexton

Thomas L. Sexton, Ph.D.: A leading authority in the field of family psychology, Dr. Sexton is a professor at Indiana University and the primary developer of Functional Family Therapy (FFT). He has published extensively on the application of FFT in therapeutic settings and has been instrumental in advancing evidence-based practices in family therapy.

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