Family therapy is a type of therapeutic intervention that focuses on the relationships and dynamics within a family unit. The goal of family therapy is to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and promote positive interactions among family members.

Family therapy is typically conducted by a licensed mental health professional with specialized training in working with families. During sessions, the therapist may use various techniques, such as systemic therapy, structural therapy, or narrative therapy, to help family members identify and address issues in their relationships.

Family therapy can be helpful for a range of issues that may affect families, including parent-child conflicts, marital problems, behavioral issues in children, mental health problems, substance abuse, and grief and loss. The therapist may work with the entire family together, or with sub-groups of family members, depending on the specific issues being addressed.

During family therapy sessions, family members are encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings, and to work together to find solutions to problems. The therapist may also teach family members new skills and strategies for communicating effectively and resolving conflicts in a healthy way. The length and frequency of therapy sessions will depend on the family’s needs and goals.