Family therapy is almost exactly like coupes therapy only the family unit is viewed as the client, not the individual or the couple’s relationship.  The therapist thinks about identifying the problems within the family and improving communication.  However, by adding additional members, it is critical to assess all members’ communication styles.  Commonly, family members form alliances and label each family member such as the “star” child or the “bad” child.  Once the therapist can teach the family to treat the problems as the family’s and not the individual’s, a plan to address the problem can be identified. 

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