Functional family therapy
By: [presented by] American Psychological Association ; a production of Communications Services, Governors State University ; producer, Yevette Brown ; producer/director/editor, Jon M. Tullos
Contributors: Carlson, Jon; American Psychological Association; Governors State University. Communication Services
Series: APA psychotherapy videotape series IV, Relationships; APA psychotherapy series IV; NSG 314 (NU course); PSY 632A (NU Course)
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Published: 2004
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 111
ISBN-13: 9781591477396
Subjects: Family psychotherapy; Problem youth; Family relationships
Description: Features a discussion with James F. Alexander on functional family therapy (FFT), a family-based prevention and intervention program that has been applied successfully in a variety of contexts to treat a range of high-risk youth and their families. Explains how this approach focuses on the strengthening relationships in the family by opening up communication and reframing negative behaviors by putting them within a positive relational context. Shows an actual family therapy session, followed by a question-and-answer exchange.
Notes: Host, Jon Carlson; guest, James F. Alexander.

DVD.

In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing-impaired.