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Family Therapy Training Institute of Miami
 
Helping at-risk children and
adolescents and their families
through the model evidence based programs
Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT)
Family Effectiveness Training (FET)
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1221 Brickell Avenue,
9th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
Toll Free: (888) 527 -3828
FAX: (786) 953-8404
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CONGRATULATIONS
Carroll County Local Management Board---a premier FTTIM implementation site---and Carroll County Youth Service Bureau Inc., win the SAMHSA 2009 Science and Service Award by showcasing their successful implementation of Brief Strategic Family Therapy because they believe in healthy families. See the happy faces below:

Angela Chmar, Patsy Shaffer, Olga Hervis (FTTIM), Bobby Jarrett, Lynn Davis, Diana Vaughan and Carol Bolles

Last Updated on:: 03 / 10 / 2010
Home About BSFT Expected Results
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What Can We Expect to Achieve by using BSFT?

In the child:
  • Reduced behavior problems
  • Improved self-control
  • Improved self-concept
  • Reduced associations with antisocial peers
  • Reduced drug use
  • Development of Pro-social behaviors

In the family:
  • Increased parental involvement with one another and with the child
  • Effective parenting, including successful management of children's behavior and positive affect in the parent-child interactions
  • Improved family cohesiveness and collaboration,
  • Increased bonding between children and parents
  • Improved family communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
  • Reduced negativity and improved affect in family relations
  • Correct assignment and effective performance of the roles and responsibilities of the family