Psychological Treatment AO1

Question 1

Describe Family Therapy.

Answer 1

• patients and family members meet with 2 therapists
• for 3-12 months every 2-4 weeks

Question 2

How does Family Therapy work?

Answer 2

• it reduces anger and guilt in family members
• it improves communication which therefore reduces expressed emotion
• family is encouraged to take appropriate breaks, which reduces
• improves families’ behviour and beliefs towards schizophrenia