Understanding the starting point
Individual therapy centres one person's experiences and goals. Family therapy looks at interaction patterns, communication and change across a family system. Sometimes both are useful at different stages.
What to consider
- Who is affected and willing to participate
- Privacy and information-sharing expectations
- The therapist's training in the proposed format
Practical next steps
Describe the concern to prospective therapists and ask why they recommend a particular format, who would attend and how goals would be agreed.