Family therapy is a valuable tool for adolescents in mental health care. It gives the entire family unit the opportunity to discuss struggles and concerns in a mediated environment. Family therapy creates a neutral environment, where everyone can be heard. The goal is to improve relationships to effectively manage mental health conditions in your child or teen.
Strengthen the Family Community
Family therapy can help your family strengthen their bonds. It provides a clear path for coming together and helping your adolescent navigate their mental health struggles. A licensed therapist with experience in family mental health struggles mediates family therapy.
Conflict in the family can exacerbate mental health conditions in adolescents. It may make them feel isolated or unsupported. Family therapy works to remedy this tension. The neutral setting encourages the comfort of all parties, removing any sense of control or power from the conversations.
Types of Family Therapy
As with other therapy modes, there are several different types of family therapy that can be used. These methods include:
- Functional
- Systematic
- Structural
- Strategic
We also consider marriage or couples counseling as family therapy, though it may be less applicable to adolescent mental health. When your adolescent enters treatment, the team of clinicians assigned to them will map out the best therapy routine for their needs and condition. In addition to family therapy, they may participate in individual and group therapy with peers.
Seek Family Therapy with Licensed Clinicians
Family therapy is most effective when it’s done consistently and with the guidance of a licensed therapist. At Solution Based Treatment we have a large staff of licensed therapists and board certified doctors that work with your family to create a successful treatment plan.
If you or someone you know has a teen or adolescent experiencing mental health conditions, give the team at Solution Based Treatment a call. We offer comprehensive, compassionate care that works towards a stable future.
About Solution Based Treatment
Solution Based Treatment is a national leader in detox and rehab programs. We offer inpatient medical detox, substance rehab, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, faith-based recovery, and sober living options. We maintain a 2:1 client to staff ratio to offer the best support possible to our patients within upscale living environments. At Solution Based Treatment, we support better living for brighter futures, all starting with our detox and rehab services. For more information visit our website at solutionbasedtreatment.com or give us a call at (833) 999-1941.