Multi-Family Therapy

I’ve been really interested in Multi-Family Therapy lately. How exactly does involving multiple families in a single therapeutic setting enhance outcomes compared to traditional family therapy?

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I think getting whole family therapy is necessary as the therapist can get in dept view point of every single family member ,the reason for arrival of disputes, and possible solution to daily life problems etc.
It is actually helpful in one sitting as: in general everyone is busy with their own life so when the whole family gets involved everyone gets a fair chance to keep up their POVs and their is no bias solutions by the therapist. Also, the matter gets resolved then and there so chances of dispute arrival when they get back are very low, and then Ofc the problematic family member can keep on taking one on one therapy sessions later on.
Hope it helps!!:smiling_face:

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It has certain benifits including;-

  • Better understanding
  • Better communication
  • Increased problem analysis
  • Sharing experiences and learning from them
  • Understanding different points of views
  • Getting feedbacks
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Through multi family a person will come to know about value of relationship.
Helping mentality will develop.
If a problem for one person arise, all will get together to solve it.
They will spend more time in together than in social media.

I’m totally unaware about this , can you pls give some thoughtful information about this :folded_hands:

Multi family therapy enhances outcomes as compared to traditional family therapy because

  • it normalises shared experiences as the families realise they are not alone in the struggle
  • it offer a broad range of viewpoints on shared problems
  • improves communication dynamics
  • safe space for role modelling and feedback
  • peer to peer teaching reinforces earning better than therapist only format
  • families can bond and form support networks outside therapy

The benefits of multiple family therapy over traditional family therapy are :

  1. Supportive community
  2. Diverse perspectives and experiences
  3. Learning from others’ coping strategies
  4. Building social connections
  5. Enhanced problem-solving skills
  6. Increased resilience

This approach can foster a sense of community and shared understanding among families facing similar challenges.