Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Family therapy is a type of psychological counseling (psychotherapy) that can help family members improve communication and resolve conflicts within the family unit.
Related terms
Systems Theory: This theory suggests that individuals cannot be understood in isolation from one another, but rather as a part of their family system.
Structural Family Therapy: A type of family therapy that addresses problems within the family structure or system.
Marital Therapy: A type of therapy focused on improving marital relationships and resolving conflicts between spouses.