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Definition: family therapy -

Treatment of more than one member of a family in the same session. The treatment may be supportive, directive, or interpretive. The assumption is that a mental disorder in one member of a family may be a manifestation of disorder in other members and may affect interrelationships and functioning.

Source: American Psychiatric Glossary, Sixth Edition, ©1988, page 67

Linda J. Hill, LCSW, DCSW, provides family, marriage and couples therapy in Louisville, Kentucky. She has conducted a clinical private practice for 25 years in Social Work with emphasis on individuals (adolescents & adults), couples, groups & families. She also provides Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) supervision.

Jean Kellett, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She provides couples/marriage/family therapy, as well as Individual and Group Therapy and Conflict Resolution Services in Louisville, Kentucky.

Some relevant links

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, AAMFT

Kentucky Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

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