Family therapy is an important component of treatment, both in terms of understanding how familial patterns may have been contributing factors in the presenting problem and in terms of empowering loved ones to be more effective in their daily lives. Initially, family therapy takes place two to four times per month. The focus of this kind of therapy is:

1. Educational– It is essential for family members to understand the dynamics of any dysfunctional behavior.

2. Insightful – Other family-related issues such as divorce, illness or death of a family member, or parenting styles can play a role in maintaining the dysfunctional behavior.

3. Behavioral – There is a strong behavioral element in parenting that must be identified as it can either contribute to or alleviate problems that children are having.