MFT - Mental Health Counseling

[Name of Professor]

Abstract

In United States of America importance is give to every family, its structure, its relationship and its growth is monitored by departments in order to provide better living standards. There are MFT (Marriage and Family Therapy) committees which are working for the development of the societies in United States of America. On the bases of different reasons these committees provide family therapies to different families and individuals. There is a great scope for families if they consult their problems with the counselors. This gives them a better understanding of everyone's interest, aptitude and needs etc. There are many people who have benefited themselves from these therapists and counselors.

Table of Content

Contents

Introduction4

Discussion4

MFT4

Case of Mike5

Family Assessment Tool6

Score of Assessment8

Code of Ethics (ACA, AAMFT, or ASCA)8

Conclusion9

References11

Introduction

In United States of America a family is regarded as a close unit of family members who enjoy together and live a better life. Their support for each other helps every individual to bring out the best in him. This helps a family to grow nicely and prospectively. There are certain problems in every family which are faced by almost every family member. These problems are taken care by different ways. Marriage and Family therapies are provided to the families which suffer from different problems and issues. There are multiple assessment tools which are used in order to provide best of assessment and way out to the individuals suffering from problems in their families. Different problems may include bad behavior of children and parents with one another, moreover there are also problems related to the financial capability of a family (Richard J., et al, 1991). These days recession has hit almost everyone which is the reason why people get frustrated and depressed easily on routine basis. Family therapists are playing very important roles in order to keep different families satisfied and happy. In America, many therapists work on behalf of different counseling companies.

Discussion

MFT

There are so many programs which are derived and devised for the betterment of mankind. The importance of family and marriage cannot be neglected from the life on an individual. This is the reason why marriage and family therapy programs are introduced in all states in United States of America. All over the world people have almost same needs when it comes to belongingness. Every individual wants to live a happy and satisfied personal life. There are so many people who want to provide the best of everything to their family members which include best education, life style, good, shelter and comfort etc. On the contrary, people also struggle throughout their lives to mend broken relationships in order to meet personal and mental satisfaction. There are different practicing doctors and therapists who provide these services to clients and patients in order to make their lives much better. Many people consult therapists because they suffer from mental pressures and traumas with respect to their family lives. It is very important for a therapist to know about the background of the family ...