aims are to reduce anger, frustration and expressed emotion and thus decrease the relapse rate
features of family therapy
therapist meets family members and patient with schizophrenia in a group session for an open, productive discussion, to discuss and problems/solutions together
can usually last anywhere from 3-9 months
this educates family members about the disorder and what to expect
encourages the family to develop problem-solving and communication skills to support the patient.
