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What it is Family Therapy?
Family therapy is a well-recognized therapy approach primarily aimed at the family system as a social unit, in contrast to other psychotherapy approaches such as psychodynamic or cognitive behavioural therapy which focus on the individual. Family therapy is a heterogeneous field which includes different schools and models that share several principles and guiding assumptions.
Family therapy rest on systemic assumptions or contextual perspective which emphasise the role of wider systems, such as community, society and the culture to which the family belongs. Family therapists often call themselves `systemic therapists to emphasize the the impact of the wider systems and social contexts on people’s lives.
The systemic perspective, which underpins the practice of most family therapists, views the problems of an individuals in relation to the different contexts in which people live while also considering socio-economic circumstances and political processes.
Family therapy and systemic practice aim to enhance the ability of family members to support each other, enabling family members to manage more efficiently transitional stages of family development or stressful life events. Family therapy can be useful in times of crisis as well as with longstanding problems. It can also prevent behavioural problems deteriorating into delinquency or mental health breakdown.
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Are there different types of Family Therapy?
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How long has Family Therapy existed?
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What do we need to do to prepare before attending Family Therapy?
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How long is a typical session?
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How long do we need to attend Family Therapy before we start to see results?
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How much does a session cost?
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Common issues a family could benefit from therapy are:
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In order to treat these issues, therapists will:
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The benefits of family therapy include:
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How Can I Get Family Therapy in Ireland?
