Description
The type of counseling that is applied to families and couples in order to improve their intimate relationships, communication and resolve conflicts.
Alternative labels
improvement of family relationships
relationship assistance
family assistance
family supervision
family counselling
family treatment
family mentoring
therapeutic process for families and couples
relationship therapy
family counseling
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Family therapy is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Marriage counsellor: Marriage counsellors support and guide couples and families that are going through crises such as depression, substance abuse and relationship problems. They help improving their communication by providing group or individual therapy.
Optional knowledge
Family therapy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Social counsellor: Social counsellors provide support and guidance to individuals in the social work area, to help them solve specific problems in their personal life. It involves addressing personal and relationship issues, dealing with inner conflicts, crisis moments such as depression and addiction, in an attempt to empower individuals to achieve change and improve their life quality.
References
- Family therapy – ESCO