Through this service, VQ provides families with a therapist who conducts sessions in the home with parents and their children. On average, families go through 12 to 14 in-home sessions over a four- to five-month period. These programs help to bring families together and stop potential issues at their source before they have a chance to develop.
The FFT model seeks to solve the problem at the heart of most youth delinquency: the home. A majority of troubled youth come from troubled homes leading to issues ranging from delinquency to substance abuse to violence. The treatment strategies implemented by FFT have received international recognition for their success in dealing with these issues and they have been shown to help reduce crime and victimization in the areas that they are implemented. Ultimately, however, FFT helps bring families back together.
VQ therapists help families develop stronger communication strategies and move onto happier and healthier lives. FFT is inherently a short-term therapy, and while we try to offer as much help as we can during the sessions spent with these families, we also provide them with the tools and resources necessary to continue on the road to improvement once they leave the program. Additionally, we offer booster sessions following completion of the normal sessions to help families that may need some support getting back on the path to improvement. Once they are finished with the program, families have a greater understanding of the issues they have already overcome and the challenges that they may face in the future and they are equipped to deal with them.
VQ therapists are certified in the national FFT evidence-based model and utilize FFT to determine specific family dynamics that may be causing issues in a youth's development. To ensure that fidelity to the model is maintained, VQ therapists consistently go through refresher courses and weekly consultations with experienced trainers. Once an issue for a family has been identified, our therapists work diligently with the family to create a healthier environment for both parents and children in which they can form stronger, more positive ties to each other and to their communities. Every session performed by one of our therapists is individualized to the family they are working with to provide them the most benefit possible.
For more information about FFT, visit www.fftllc.com
For more information about FFT, visit www.fftllc.com
Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a prevention and intervention program that operates on the family level to solve issues within the home. It has been applied successfully in a wide range of contexts to help youth and their families with a variety of different issues that, left unchecked, could lead to delinquency or reincarceration.
FFT is unique in that it works with youth and their families in tandem to help keep the family unit whole and deal with problems at their source. Rather than separate children at risk from their families, FFT focuses on ensuring that the family can be a safe and nurturing place that youth can return to.
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The FFT program provides specialized, family-focused treatment for youth aged 11-18 and their families, utilizing a strength-based, relational approach where all members feel respected and heard. Referrals often come from agencies like Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, and Mental/Behavioral Health. Functional Family Therapy (FFT) aims to engage and motivate families, reduce risk factors, enhance protective factors, and create sustainable behavior change through individualized plans. The program fosters positive relationships and equips families with the tools to utilize community resources, promoting long-term success and well-being.
The FFT program provides specialized, family-focused treatment for youth aged 11-18 and their families, utilizing a strength-based, relational approach where all members feel respected and heard. Referrals often come from agencies like Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, and Mental/Behavioral Health. Functional Family Therapy (FFT) aims to engage and motivate families, reduce risk factors, enhance protective factors, and create sustainable behavior change through individualized plans. The program fosters positive relationships and equips families with the tools to utilize community resources, promoting long-term success and well-being.
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