Reaching Families Through In-Home Therapy

Course overview

In-home therapy is a natural setting for marriage and family therapists hoping to work with children and families. This presentation will provide an inside look at the implementation of family therapy in the in-home setting through the lens of the approach taken by the Thornwell Building Families Program. The conversation will address the unique nature of the therapeutic relationship developed through in-home work as well as how to transition in-person activities to a telehealth setting. Based on the content of the session, participants will be able to: Understand challenges that are unique to in-home work. Understand the unique nature of the therapeutic relationship developed with clients when working in their homes. Gain awareness of ways that inter-agency collaboration will benefit clients and the practitioners themselves.