Family therapy for schizophrenia (psychological explanation)

Question 1

What is family therapy?

Answer 1

Range of interventions aimed at family of someone with Sz

Question 2

Should family therapy include the person who has Sz? Why/ why not

Answer 2

Yes- helps reduce their suspicions

Question 3

What is the main aim of family therapy

Answer 3

Reduce the level of expressed emotion

Question 4

How does a therapist reduce level of expressed emotion

Answer 4

-discuss problems
-listen
-negotiate solutions

Question 5

How long does family therapy last?

Answer 5

3-12 months for at least 10 sessions

Question 6

What strategies are involved in family therapy?

Answer 6

Psycho education
Reducing anger and guilt
Reducing burden of care
Improving ability to anticipate and solve problems
Maintaining reasonable expectations

Question 7

A03- strengths of family therapy

Answer 7

-pilling found link between interventions and adherence to meds: family therapies influence people to take meds

• overall cheaper option and doesn’t put pressure on hospitals

Question 8

A03- weaknesses of family therapy

Answer 8

• once psychoeducation is complete: effective treatment needs more monitoring, suggesting should be permanent
• conveys demand to caregiver, time, money, effort