Therapeutic approaches that work with entire family systems to address individual problems, improve communication, and change dysfunctional patterns that affect all family members.
Example: Multisystemic therapy that addresses adolescent behavioral problems by working with family relationships, school functioning, and community connections simultaneously.
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