Treatments and Therapies

Sistematic
Family Therapy

(Family Psychotherapy)

These are sessions where members of a family experiencing various conflicts attend therapy with the aim of reducing these problems and thus improving relationships. It is also offered as an alternative when only one family member is experiencing a problem, allowing for the modification of behavioral or thought patterns to foster healthy relationships or rehabilitation.

Sistematic Family Therapy

For therapy, at least two family members must participate, but ideally all members should attend. It's important to note that family therapy isn't limited to blood relatives; other people can participate as long as they play a significant role in the family's life.

The goal is for all family members to communicate and understand each other effectively, identify and reinforce positive aspects of family life, and make necessary changes to address negative behaviors or issues affecting one or more members.

Why is family therapy necessary?

For most people, the family circle is the first one they experience, so it is here that they learn positive or negative behaviors and thoughts that are essential for development and throughout life.

Some disorders or problems can originate within this circle, although this is not always the case, and family therapy aims to modify negative aspects.

Family therapy is not only used when a problem has arisen; it also aims to delay some symptoms and thus improve the development and relationships of family members.

In this type of therapy, the patient is treated as a whole family, not as individual members.

How to Undergo Family Therapy?

It's important that family therapy be prescribed by a specialist. Before beginning therapy, an evaluation will be conducted to identify the family's structure, their dynamics and interactions, and thus pinpoint the problems. Following this evaluation, the most appropriate therapy will be recommended. The evaluation process consists of a series of interviews.

Family therapy sessions typically last between 1 and 1.5 hours. The therapist determines the schedule, which may include one session per week. The total number of sessions will depend on the goals and the specific issues being addressed.

This type of therapy is indicated for:

Behavioral problems in a family member
Some cases of addiction
Relationship problems, separation, or divorce
Domestic violence
Some mental disorders
Eating disorders
Communication problems
Grief

Family therapy may also be recommended after the patient has undergone individual therapy and the specialist has not seen any progress because the family dynamic interferes with rehabilitation or improvement. It can also be conducted concurrently with other therapies.

How does family therapy work?

The most common approach used in this type of therapy is systemic therapy. This means the family should be viewed as a whole, forming a system, not as separate entities, because families have shared behaviors, patterns, and ways of communicating and living together.

Positive behaviors within the family are also analyzed and reinforced to strengthen these dynamics.

The therapy process focuses on communication, defining or modifying family roles to create a clear structure, addressing problem-solving, and clarifying the power of each family member.

The number of participants in each session may vary; sometimes only a few will be required. Sessions will involve dialogue among family members about the topics to be addressed, and may also include exercises suggested by the therapist.

In cases of eating disorders, specialists in the field may be involved to ensure a more comprehensive rehabilitation.

For family therapy to be effective, achievable goals and objectives must be established, family members must actively participate in the sessions, striving to be as clear as possible, and there must be a commitment to modifying the behaviors identified by the therapist.

Keep in mind that this type of therapy has long-term results, so the expected changes may not be visible during the course of therapy, but it is important not to abandon it at any point.

At Margaritas Therapeutic Community , we have a team of experts experienced in this type of therapy. We invite you to contact us to resolve your doubts and obtain more information.

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Since our founding in 1991, we have worked in an interdisciplinary manner with psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, and psychotherapists in the treatment, rehabilitation, monitoring, and follow-up of patients.

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