Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT)

What is BSFT? 

BSFT is an evidence based , structured, problem focused therapeutic intervention, that improves behavior, strengthens the family unit, and shows favorable long last results. This treatment model provides families with tools to overcome internal disfunction and seeks to change the way they act towards each other. The concept is simple, the therapist works with the family or couple to identify interactional patterns that lead to disfunctional or problematic behaviors within the relationship or family unit.

Engaging in this specific type of family/couples therapy will assist the clients in making changes to the neagive patterns and ecourage positive involvement and interaction with one another.  The therapist is very directive in this approach, providing restructuring guidelines in the moment of the session. Enhance highlighting the problematic interactions, and providing the clients with insight to their own behaviors and communication style.

BSFT is a collaborative, directive approach, meaning most of the work is done together with the therapist present in the session. 

The American Psychological Association recognizes BSFT as beneifical in treating:

• Substance Abuse
• Relationship or Marital issues
• Family Relationships
• Communication issues
• Behavioral issues
• Divorce – co parenting
• Family Violence

What can you Learn?

Strategic Family Therapy focuses on addressing the patterns of interactions that are creating a problem with the family or relationship. The focus of treatment is on changing the family structure rather than changing individuals. The goal is that the family or couple learn to work together as a team or unit, in order to strengthen the relationship.

For more a more in depth look at Breif Stragetic Family Therapy visit:

• NIH.org
• BSFT.org

How is BSFT Benifical to You and Your Family?

BSFT is designed to: prevent, reduce overall family behavioral problems. It improves family functioning, and effectively enhances parternal leadership and involvement with your children. The idea is that improvement in the family’s relationship will not only improve your childrens behavior but also enhance your personal relationship with your spouse, partner, or co parent.