Shaun Lester, PhD

The family approach focuses on relationships within the family unit and takes place with other family members present. The family may be the primary focus of treatment, or it could be used as a supplement to an individual approach. In the family approach, the family is seen as a "whole" system, rather than just as the sum of its individual members. As with individual and group approaches, the family approah is used to address a wide variety of goals. Rather than viewing problems as owned and caused by a particular family member, the family approach helps to identify the ways that relationship and individual problems are caused and maintained by the family dynamics and works to alter that dynamic for better family functioning.

The couple approach is based on the premise that individuals and their problems are best handled within the context of the couple's relationship. Typically, both partners in the relationship attend the sessions to discuss the couple's specific issues. The aim of the couple approach is to help couples deal appropriately with their immediate problems and to learn better ways of relating.

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