Nicole Colucci
Phycology 101
Gateway Community College
Families are a blessing the Hawaiian saying Ohana means family and no one gets left behind. Having a family is what makes this world work and there are people that study and make a career in helping families stay together. Family therapy is also referred to as couple and marriage therapy, or family counseling. Families and couples in intimate relationships use therapy to nurture change and re-development any broken connections. They view changes and interaction between each family member. Having a healthy Family relationship is an important factor for a person’s psychological state of mind. Family therapy provides an understanding of a problem or illness that caused a family to grow apart, reports show that helping families to better understand the issues can help rebuilt them for the better. …show more content…
Family therapy practitioners come from professional backgrounds, and some are only licensed in family therapy. Here in the United States there is a specific degree and license as well as a master 's degree that is required to be a marriage and family therapist. However, psychologists, nurses, psychotherapists, social workers, or counselors, and other licensed mental health professionals may practice family